VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe
#1 in LathesFull review
For long shafts and automatic threading in one benchtop machine, if you accept an unknown warranty.
Amazon $1,529.90$1,529.90
The VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe is the better metal lathe overall, rated 4.0 to 3.9. The VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe leads on features and capacity. The Garvee 9x30 Metal Lathe 1100W wins on price. The Garvee 9x30 Metal Lathe 1100W costs $429.91 less ($1,099.99 vs $1,529.90).
Garvee 9x30 Metal Lathe 1100W
#2 in LathesFull review
A lot of lathe for about $1,100: long bed, big bore and auto feed, with no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.99
Prices were last checked November 3, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe for features (cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, digital readout, brushless motor vs cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, spindle bore of 1 in or more) and capacity (8.7 in swing x 39.4 in between centers vs 8.7 in swing x 29.5 in between centers).
- Choose the Garvee 9x30 Metal Lathe 1100W for price ($1,099.99 vs $1,529.90).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every lathes metal lathe; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe | Garvee 9x30 Metal Lathe 1100W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 51 $1,529.90 | 72 $1,099.99 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 8.7 in swing x 39.4 in between centers | 82 8.7 in swing x 29.5 in between centers |
| Motor 15% | 92 1,250 W motor | 87 1,100 W motor |
| Features 30% | 85 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, digital readout, brushless motor | 70 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, spindle bore of 1 in or more |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe | Garvee 9x30 Metal Lathe 1100W | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | 8.7 in | 8.7 in |
| Between centers | 39.4 in | 29.5 in |
| Spindle bore | - | 1.5 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,250 W | 1,100 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 2,500 rpm | 50 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | - | MT5 |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | Yes | Yes |
| Power feed | Yes | Yes |
| Digital readout | Yes | No |
| Weight | - | 188 lb |