Grizzly G8688 7x12 Mini Metal Lathe
#18 in LathesFull review
For a beginner who wants dealer support with a classic 7x12 mini lathe. The motor limits it to light work.
Grizzly $1,045$1,045
2.9/5
For model makers and clockwork scale parts, not general shop work.
- 6 x 10 inCapacity
- 149 WMotor
- 100 to 2,000 rpmSpeeds
- 78 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$1,125
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Small and light enough for a desk or apartment
- Two year warranty and US based support
Cons
- Tiny 6x10 capacity and a 1/5 hp motor suit only small parts
- Only five inch thread pitches
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 | M1015 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 6 in |
| Between centers | 10 in |
| Spindle bore | 0.4 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 149 W |
| Spindle speeds | 100 to 2,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle taper | MT2 |
| Features | |
| Cuts threads | Yes |
| Weight | 78 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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