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
The Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W rates 4.0 among mills metal lathes; the VEVOR MX-S450 8.7x18 Metal Lathe rates 3.8 among lathes ones. The VEVOR MX-S450 8.7x18 Metal Lathe costs $841.64 less ($1,017.36 vs $1,859).
VEVOR MX-S450 8.7x18 Metal Lathe
#3 in LathesFull review
For a hobbyist who cuts many threads and wants to skip change gears. The electronics are the selling point and the risk.
Amazon $1,017.36$1,017.36
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 | Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W | VEVOR MX-S450 8.7x18 Metal Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 30 $1,859 | 77 $1,017.36 |
| Capacity 20% | 97 7.1 x 27.5 in table (195.2 sq in) | 39 8.7 in swing x 17.7 in between centers |
| Motor 15% | 94 1,300 W motor | 92 1,250 W motor |
| Features 30% | 100 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 85 cuts threads, variable speed, power feed, digital readout, brushless motor |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W | VEVOR MX-S450 8.7x18 Metal Lathe | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Swing over bed | - | 8.7 in |
| Between centers | - | 17.7 in |
| Table | 7.1 x 27.5 in table | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,300 W | 1,250 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 20 to 2,250 rpm | 0 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | - |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Cuts threads | - | Yes |
| Power feed | - | Yes |
| Digital readout | Yes | Yes |