A capable mini mill with a depth readout, but R8 rivals give more tooling choice for the money.
Amazon $1,555The Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill rates 3.2 among mills metal lathes; the Grizzly G0765 7x14 Metal Lathe rates 3.2 among lathes ones. The Grizzly G0765 7x14 Metal Lathe costs $360 less ($1,195 vs $1,555).

A well supported 7x14 for the beginner who wants inch and metric threading and a dealer behind it.
Grizzly $1,195Prices 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 | Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill | Grizzly G0765 7x14 Metal Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 42 $1,555 | 67 $1,195 |
| Capacity 20% | 46 5.5 x 19.7 in table (108.4 sq in) | 15 7 in swing x 13.8 in between centers |
| Motor 15% | 60 600 W motor | 57 560 W motor |
| Features 30% | 70 digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 55 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Yokoma AL028417 600W Mini Mill | Grizzly G0765 7x14 Metal Lathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | - | 7 in |
| Between centers | - | 13.8 in |
| Spindle bore | - | 0.8 in |
| Table | 5.5 x 19.7 in table | - |
| Longitudinal travel | 8.7 in | - |
| Cross travel | 6.3 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 600 W | 560 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,250 rpm | 100 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | MT2 | MT3 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | - | Yes |
| Power feed | - | Yes |
| Digital readout | Yes | No |
| Weight | - | 110 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |