Grizzly G0768 8x16 Metal Lathe
#15 in LathesFull review
A complete, supported 8x16 that needs few extra purchases before the first cut.
Grizzly $1,725$1,725
3.1/5
For a first lathe on a tight budget, to learn on small aluminum and brass parts. Expect to tune and upgrade it.
- 7.1 x 13.8 inCapacity
- 550 WMotor
- 50 to 2,500 rpmSpeeds
Check price at Amazon$529.90
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The cheapest way into metal turning here, at about a third of a Grizzly or JET
- Auto feed on the carriage gives a smoother finish than cranking by hand
- Variable speed in both directions, so no belt changes between jobs
Cons
- Nylon change gears wear and strip sooner than metal ones
- No published warranty, so support after a failure is uncertain
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 | JSCC7X14IN |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 7.1 in |
| Between centers | 13.8 in |
| Spindle bore | 0.8 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 550 W |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Features | |
| Power feed | Yes |
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