A low cost WM210V class lathe for threading and general hobby turning. Confirm the length you need before buying.
Amazon $719.91
A complete, supported 8x16 that needs few extra purchases before the first cut.
- 8.2 x 15.8 inCapacity
- 560 WMotor
- 50 to 2,000 rpmSpeeds
- 190 lbWeight
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Comes with a four jaw chuck, faceplate, steady and follow rests
- Power feed and inch, metric and left hand threading
- US based support and parts
- Costs more than import lathes with longer beds
- One year warranty
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | G0768 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 8.2 in |
| Between centers | 15.8 in |
| Spindle bore | 0.8 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 560 W |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle taper | MT3 |
| Features | |
| Cuts threads | Yes |
| Power feed | Yes |
| Digital readout | No |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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