A Black Friday "deal" is often a normal price next to an inflated list price. Here a metal lathe only counts as on sale when its checked price is at least 15% below its own typical price over the last 90 days, from our price history. The best-rated models are listed too, since many are good value without a sale. See deals in every category.
On sale now
No metal lathe rated 3.8 or higher is 15% or more below its typical price at the last price check (November 3, 2026). Prices are rechecked through the sales; this list updates when one drops. See the recent price changes.
Best buys at their normal price
The top-rated models in each machine type. A sale on one of these is worth more than a big discount on a weaker model.
Best Benchtop Metal Lathes
- VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe#1 of 21Full review
For long shafts and automatic threading in one benchtop machine, if you accept an unknown warranty.
Amazon $1,529.90$1,529.908.7 x 39.4 in1,250 W- - Garvee 9x30 Metal Lathe 1100W#2 of 21Full review
A lot of lathe for about $1,100: long bed, big bore and auto feed, with no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.998.7 x 29.5 in1,100 W188 lb - VEVOR MX-S450 8.7x18 Metal Lathe#3 of 21Full 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$1,017.368.7 x 17.7 in1,250 W-
Best Benchtop Milling Machines
- Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W#1 of 9Full review
A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,859$1,8597.1 x 27.5 in table1,300 W- - MechMaxx VM25L 7x27.5 Mill Drill#2 of 9Full review
For a hobbyist who wants G0704 sized capacity with a stronger brushless motor for less money.
Amazon $2,199$2,1997 x 27.5 in table1,119 W260 lb - MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill#3 of 9Full review
A good value brushless R8 mill in the popular 6x20 size.
Amazon $1,599$1,5995.5 x 19.6 in table746 W180 lb
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.