Yokoma 8x32 Brushless Metal Lathe
#19 in LathesFull review
For plain turning of long, thick stock. Pick another model if threading matters.
Amazon $1,599 eBay$1,599
8 x 31.5 in900 W
3.3/5
For the home shop that wants the most swing and mass Grizzly sells in a bench lathe.
- 10.5 x 26 inCapacity
- 746 WMotor
- 150 to 2,400 rpmSpeeds
- 560 lbWeight
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Pros
- Heavy at 560 lb shipped, which helps damp chatter
- 10-1/2 in swing and 26 in between centers on a 110 V outlet
- Gearbox threading and 12 power feed rates
Cons
- Feeds and threads to the left only, so no left hand threads
- Six fixed speeds and a one year warranty
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | G9972Z |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 10.5 in |
| Between centers | 26 in |
| Spindle bore | 1 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 746 W |
| Spindle speeds | 150 to 2,400 rpm |
| Variable speed | No |
| Spindle taper | MT4 |
| Features | |
| Cuts threads | Yes |
| Power feed | Yes |
| Digital readout | No |
| Weight | 560 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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