Metal Lathes
All Metal Lathes
About Metal Lathes
A metal lathe removes material from rotating stock to produce cylindrical parts, threads, tapers, and bores. The right machine depends on the diameter and length of work you need to turn. Benchtop mini lathes in the 7-inch swing class handle most hobby and small-shop tasks, while larger machines like the Laguna Revo Lathe with its 18-inch to 36-inch capacity cover production or serious prototype work. The lathes in this category range from $145.00 for the All-Metal ZRCC01036 to $3,649.00 for the Laguna Revo 2HP, giving buyers a wide band to match budget against ambition. Mid-market benchtop options like the VEVOR 7x14 at $589.90 (550 watts, DC motor, 103 pounds) and the Grizzly G8688 at $1,400.00 sit between those extremes. Most budget machines in the $500 to $660 range run DC motors and share a 7-inch to 8-inch swing. To narrow your choice, start with swing size (the maximum diameter the machine can rotate) and between-centers length (how long a piece you can turn). Then weigh motor power, body weight as a proxy for rigidity, and verified review counts to judge real-world reliability. Buyers with limited space and a sub-$600 budget will find several competitive options; those who need genuine professional capacity should plan for the Laguna Revo's price and its 220-volt dedicated circuit requirement.
How we curated this list
Every lathe listed here was selected based on verified owner review counts, demand data, and a minimum 3.8-star rating preference (lower-rated entries are included only to fill a unique capacity niche and are flagged honestly). Specs are drawn from published listing data, not marketing copy. Where specs are absent from the listing, that gap is noted so buyers know what they are working with. Questions? Reach us at hello@toolgalaxy.com.