Best Benchtop Metal Lathes and Mills with Brushless Motors

For long shafts and automatic threading in one benchtop machine, if you accept an unknown warranty.

For a hobbyist who cuts many threads and wants to skip change gears. The electronics are the selling point and the risk.

For long work on a budget when easy returns matter more than a wide thread range.

For the hobbyist who wants a near full size lathe on a bench, with a readout already fitted.

For accurate small parts: the DRO is what you pay for. Choose a longer bed if you turn shafts.

For long work and panel set threading at a price below the MechMaxx readout lathes.

For turning longer work, such as axles and shafts, on a hobby budget.

For a hobbyist who wants a quiet brushless mini lathe that cuts threads for under $800.

For turning larger diameter stock through the spindle. Confirm threading ability with the seller first.

For plain turning of long, thick stock. Pick another model if threading matters.

A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.

For a hobbyist who wants G0704 sized capacity with a stronger brushless motor for less money.

A good value brushless R8 mill in the popular 6x20 size.

A capable mini mill with a depth readout, but R8 rivals give more tooling choice for the money.