A supported mid size R8 mill with a depth readout, for the hobbyist who values a dealer.
Grizzly $1,995The Grizzly G0758 6x20 Mill/Drill rates 3.4 among mills metal lathes; the JET BDB-919 Belt Drive Bench Lathe rates 2.9 among lathes ones. The Grizzly G0758 6x20 Mill/Drill costs $1,554.99 less ($1,995 vs $3,549.99).

For a serious hobbyist or small shop that wants a gearbox lathe from a known brand and will pay for it.
Amazon $3,549.99Prices 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 G0758 6x20 Mill/Drill | JET BDB-919 Belt Drive Bench Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 24 $1,995 | 0 $3,549.99 |
| Capacity 20% | 49 5.8 x 19.8 in table (113.6 sq in) | 50 swing or distance between centers not published (neutral score used) |
| Motor 15% | 57 560 W motor | 57 560 W motor |
| Features 30% | 80 R8 spindle, digital readout, variable speed, tilting head | 40 cuts threads, power feed |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year warranty | 100 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Grizzly G0758 6x20 Mill/Drill | JET BDB-919 Belt Drive Bench Lathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | - | 8.8 in |
| Spindle bore | - | 0.8 in |
| Table | 5.8 x 19.8 in table | - |
| Longitudinal travel | 13.1 in | - |
| Cross travel | 5.5 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 560 W | 560 W |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,000 rpm | 130 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | No |
| Spindle taper | R8 | - |
| Head tilt | 45° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | - | Yes |
| Power feed | - | Yes |
| Digital readout | Yes | - |
| Weight | 204 lb | 250 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |