Garvee 9x30 Metal Lathe 1100W
#2 in LathesFull review
A lot of lathe for about $1,100: long bed, big bore and auto feed, with no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,099.99 eBay$1,099.99
8.7 x 29.5 in1,100 W188 lb
3.8/5
For the home shop that wants the most lathe that still runs on a household circuit, readout included.
- 11.4 x 29.5 inCapacity
- 1,492 WMotor
- 0 to 2,000 rpmSpeeds
- 595.2 lbWeight
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Pros
- The largest swing here at 11.4 in, with 29-1/2 in between centers
- 2 hp brushless motor on 110 V and a D1-4 camlock spindle
- Factory readout and power longitudinal and cross feeds
Cons
- Needs a 20 A circuit
- About 600 lb packed; no warranty stated
The MechMaxx brushless lathes family
Every MechMaxx brushless lathes model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Capacity | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MechMaxx 0831V 8x16 Lathe | 8.2 x 15.8 in | 3.5/5 | $1,599 |
| MechMaxx 0831VD 8x16 Lathe with DRO | 8.2 x 15.8 in | 3.7/5 | $1,999 |
| MechMaxx 1022V 10x22 Lathe | 9.9 x 21.6 in | 3.5/5 | $2,599 |
| MechMaxx 1022VD 10x22 Lathe with DRO | 9.9 x 21.6 in | 3.5/5 | $3,099 |
| MechMaxx 1030V 10x30 Lathe | 9.9 x 29.5 in | 3.6/5 | $2,899 |
| MechMaxx 1030VD 10x30 Lathe with DRO | 9.9 x 29.5 in | 3.7/5 | $3,299 |
| MechMaxx 1130VD 11x30 Lathe with DRO (this one) | 11.4 x 29.5 in | 3.8/5 | $4,099 |
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 | 1130VD |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 11.4 in |
| Between centers | 29.5 in |
| Spindle bore | 1.5 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 1,492 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 | 595.2 lb |
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