Grizzly G0602 10x22 Metal Lathe
#27 in LathesFull review
For a home shop ready for a small toolroom style lathe that still fits on a sturdy bench.
Grizzly $2,245 eBay$2,245
9.5 x 22 in746 W432 lb
3.1/5
For the shop that wants a known brand gearbox lathe with a long bed and will pay for it.
- 8.8 x 27.5 inCapacity
- 560 WMotor
- 130 to 2,000 rpmSpeeds
- 293 lbWeight
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Pros
- Quick change gearbox: dial in any of 39 threads without swapping gears
- 27-1/2 in between centers, the long bed version of the BDB-919
- Two year warranty from an established tool brand
Cons
- The most expensive lathe here
- Six belt speeds and a 3/4 in spindle bore
The JET BDB belt drive bench lathes family
Every JET BDB belt drive bench lathes model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| JET BDB-919 Belt Drive Bench Lathe | 8.8 in swing | 2.9/5 | $3,549.99 |
| JET BDB-929 9x29 Belt Drive Bench Lathe (this one) | 8.8 x 27.5 in | 3.1/5 | $3,999.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | BDB-929 (321379) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 8.8 in |
| Between centers | 27.5 in |
| Spindle bore | 0.8 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 560 W |
| Spindle speeds | 130 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | No |
| Spindle taper | MT3 |
| Features | |
| Cuts threads | Yes |
| Power feed | Yes |
| Digital readout | No |
| Weight | 293 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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Grizzly G0752 10x22 Variable Speed Lathe
#28 in LathesFull review
For the 10x22 buyer who changes speed often and wants to do it at a dial instead of a belt.
Grizzly $3,039 eBay$3,039
9.5 x 22 in746 W453 lb
VEVOR 7x14 Mini Metal Lathe 550W
#30 in LathesFull review
For a first lathe on a tight budget, to learn on small aluminum and brass parts. Expect to tune and upgrade it.
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7.1 x 13.8 in550 W
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