Grizzly G8689Z 4x16 Mill/Drill
#6 in MillsFull review
A starter R8 mill for small parts and learning, with dealer support.
Grizzly $970$970
The Grizzly G8689Z 4x16 Mill/Drill rates 3.3 among mills metal lathes; the VEVOR 7x14 Mini Metal Lathe 550W rates 3.1 among lathes ones. The VEVOR 7x14 Mini Metal Lathe 550W costs $440.10 less ($529.90 vs $970).
VEVOR 7x14 Mini Metal Lathe 550W
#17 in LathesFull review
For a first lathe on a tight budget, to learn on small aluminum and brass parts. Expect to tune and upgrade it.
Amazon $529.90$529.90
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 G8689Z 4x16 Mill/Drill | VEVOR 7x14 Mini Metal Lathe 550W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Price 25% | 76 $970 | 100 $529.90 |
| Capacity 20% | 16 3.6 x 15.8 in table (57.1 sq in) | 16 7.1 in swing x 13.8 in between centers |
| Motor 15% | 40 373 W motor | 56 550 W motor |
| Features 30% | 60 R8 spindle, variable speed, tilting head | 30 variable speed, power feed |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Grizzly G8689Z 4x16 Mill/Drill | VEVOR 7x14 Mini Metal Lathe 550W | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | - | 7.1 in |
| Between centers | - | 13.8 in |
| Spindle bore | - | 0.8 in |
| Table | 3.6 x 15.8 in table | - |
| Longitudinal travel | 9.1 in | - |
| Cross travel | 4 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 373 W | 550 W |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 2,500 rpm | 50 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | - |
| Head tilt | 45° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | - | Yes |
| Weight | 135 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |