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
3.9/5
A lot of lathe for about $1,100: long bed, big bore and auto feed, with no stated warranty.
- 8.7 x 29.5 inCapacity
- 1,100 WMotor
- 50 to 2,500 rpmSpeeds
- 188 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$1,099.99
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Pros
- Big capacity for the money: 30 in between centers and a 1.49 in bore
- Auto feed and inch and metric threading included
- At 188 lb it is heavier, and so likely steadier, than most 8 in class lathes
Cons
- Speed range differs between the maker page and the Amazon title
- No published warranty
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its machine type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 9 x 30 in, 1100 W |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 8.7 in |
| Between centers | 29.5 in |
| Spindle bore | 1.5 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 1,100 W |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle taper | MT5 |
| Features | |
| Cuts threads | Yes |
| Power feed | Yes |
| Digital readout | No |
| Weight | 188 lb |
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