Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W
#1 in MillsFull review
A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,859$1,859
3.6/5
A good value brushless R8 mill in the popular 6x20 size.
- 5.5 x 19.6 in tableCapacity
- 746 WMotor
- 0 to 2,500 rpmSpeeds
- 180 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$1,599
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 1 hp brushless motor and R8 spindle for about $1,600
- Square column and dovetail ways for a small mill
Cons
- Head tilt is 60 degrees on Amazon and 90 on the maker page, so the spec is unclear
- No readout on this version
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 | VM18L |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Table | 5.5 x 19.6 in table |
| Longitudinal travel | 8.6 in |
| Cross travel | 6.3 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 746 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 |
| Head tilt | 60° each way |
| Features | |
| Weight | 180 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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