Grizzly G0704 7x27 Mill/Drill with Stand
#4 in MillsFull review
The default choice for a home shop R8 mill with room for real parts, best bought direct.
Amazon $2,840$2,840
The Grizzly G0704 7x27 Mill/Drill with Stand rates 3.5 among mills metal lathes; the VEVOR 8.3x29.5 Brushless Metal Lathe rates 3.5 among lathes ones. The VEVOR 8.3x29.5 Brushless Metal Lathe costs $1,536.08 less ($1,303.92 vs $2,840).
VEVOR 8.3x29.5 Brushless Metal Lathe
#9 in LathesFull review
For turning longer work, such as axles and shafts, on a hobby budget.
Amazon $1,303.92$1,303.92
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different machine type classes (mills and lathes), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own machine type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Grizzly G0704 7x27 Mill/Drill with Stand | VEVOR 8.3x29.5 Brushless Metal Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 0 $2,840 | 61 $1,303.92 |
| Capacity 20% | 93 7.1 x 26.6 in table (188 sq in) | 77 8.3 in swing x 29.5 in between centers |
| Motor 15% | 70 746 W motor | 70 750 W motor |
| Features 30% | 80 R8 spindle, digital readout, variable speed, tilting head | 55 cuts threads, variable speed, brushless motor |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Grizzly G0704 7x27 Mill/Drill with Stand | VEVOR 8.3x29.5 Brushless Metal Lathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | - | 8.3 in |
| Between centers | - | 29.5 in |
| Table | 7.1 x 26.6 in table | - |
| Longitudinal travel | 18.9 in | - |
| Cross travel | 6.9 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 746 W | 750 W |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,250 rpm | 50 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | - |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | - | Yes |
| Digital readout | Yes | No |
| Weight | 372 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |