VEVOR MX-S450 8.7x18 Metal Lathe
#3 in LathesFull review
For a hobbyist who cuts many threads and wants to skip change gears. The electronics are the selling point and the risk.
Amazon $1,017.36$1,017.36
3.7/5
For the hobbyist who wants a near full size lathe on a bench, with a readout already fitted.
- 9.9 x 29.5 inCapacity
- 1,119 WMotor
- 0 to 2,000 rpmSpeeds
- 399 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$3,299
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Nearly 10 in swing and 29-1/2 in between centers, the most capacity here
- Digital readout, power feed and 58 inch and metric threads
- Heavy at about 400 lb shipped, which helps damp chatter
Cons
- Near the top of the price range
- No warranty stated for this model
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 | 1030VD |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 9.9 in |
| Between centers | 29.5 in |
| Spindle bore | 1.5 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 1,119 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle taper | MT5 |
| Features | |
| Cuts threads | Yes |
| Power feed | Yes |
| Digital readout | Yes |
| Weight | 399 lb |
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