Shop Fox M1036 Micro Milling Machine
#9 in MillsFull review
For model makers and electronics enclosures, not for steel brackets.
Amazon $699.99$699.99
The Shop Fox M1036 Micro Milling Machine rates 3.1 among mills metal lathes; the Shop Fox M1015 6x10 Mini Metal Lathe rates 2.9 among lathes ones. The Shop Fox M1036 Micro Milling Machine costs $425.01 less ($699.99 vs $1,125).
Shop Fox M1015 6x10 Mini Metal Lathe
#20 in LathesFull review
For model makers and clockwork scale parts, not general shop work.
Amazon $1,125$1,125
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 | Shop Fox M1036 Micro Milling Machine | Shop Fox M1015 6x10 Mini Metal Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Price 25% | 100 $699.99 | 71 $1,125 |
| Capacity 20% | 0 3.5 x 8 in table (28 sq in) | 0 6 in swing x 10 in between centers |
| Motor 15% | 10 187 W motor | 0 149 W motor |
| Features 30% | 35 digital readout, variable speed | 40 cuts threads, variable speed |
| Warranty 10% | 100 2-year warranty | 100 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Shop Fox M1036 Micro Milling Machine | Shop Fox M1015 6x10 Mini Metal Lathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | - | 6 in |
| Between centers | - | 10 in |
| Spindle bore | - | 0.4 in |
| Table | 3.5 x 8 in table | - |
| Longitudinal travel | 5.5 in | - |
| Cross travel | 5.5 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 187 W | 149 W |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 5,000 rpm | 100 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | JT1 | MT2 |
| Head tilt | None | - |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | - | Yes |
| Digital readout | Yes | - |
| Weight | 44 lb | 78 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |