VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe
#1 in LathesFull review
For long shafts and automatic threading in one benchtop machine, if you accept an unknown warranty.
Amazon $1,529.90$1,529.90
The VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe rates 4.0 among lathes metal lathes; the Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W rates 4.0 among mills ones. The VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe costs $329.10 less ($1,529.90 vs $1,859).
Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W
#1 in MillsFull review
A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,859$1,859
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 (lathes and mills), 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 | VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe | Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 51 $1,529.90 | 30 $1,859 |
| Capacity 20% | 100 8.7 in swing x 39.4 in between centers | 97 7.1 x 27.5 in table (195.2 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 92 1,250 W motor | 94 1,300 W motor |
| Features 30% | 85 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, digital readout, brushless motor | 100 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe | Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | 8.7 in | - |
| Between centers | 39.4 in | - |
| Table | - | 7.1 x 27.5 in table |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,250 W | 1,300 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 2,500 rpm | 20 to 2,250 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | - | R8 |
| Head tilt | - | 90° each way |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | Yes | - |
| Power feed | Yes | - |
| Digital readout | Yes | Yes |