A good value brushless R8 mill in the popular 6x20 size.
Amazon $1,599The MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill rates 3.6 among mills metal lathes; the VEVOR MX-S716G 7x16 Metal Lathe rates 3.5 among lathes ones. The VEVOR MX-S716G 7x16 Metal Lathe costs $858.01 less ($740.99 vs $1,599).

For a hobbyist who wants a quiet brushless mini lathe that cuts threads for under $800.
Amazon $740.99Prices 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 | MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill | VEVOR MX-S716G 7x16 Metal Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 40 $1,599 | 96 $740.99 |
| Capacity 20% | 46 5.5 x 19.6 in table (107.9 sq in) | 22 7 in swing x 16 in between centers |
| Motor 15% | 70 746 W motor | 73 800 W motor |
| Features 30% | 80 R8 spindle, brushless motor, 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
| MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill | VEVOR MX-S716G 7x16 Metal Lathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | - | 7 in |
| Between centers | - | 16 in |
| Table | 5.5 x 19.6 in table | - |
| Longitudinal travel | 8.6 in | - |
| Cross travel | 6.3 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 746 W | 800 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 2,500 rpm | 150 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | - |
| Head tilt | 60° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | - | Yes |
| Digital readout | - | No |
| Weight | 180 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |