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$1,099.99
4.0/5
For long shafts and automatic threading in one benchtop machine, if you accept an unknown warranty.
- 8.7 x 39.4 inCapacity
- 1,250 WMotor
- 0 to 2,500 rpmSpeeds
Check price at Amazon$1,529.90
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- About 39 in between centers, the longest bed here
- Electronic threading and powered feed set from the panel, no change gears
- Brushless, belt-free drive
Cons
- The 1250 W rating appears only in the title, not in the specs
- No published warranty on a costly, electronics heavy machine
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 | MX-S117 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 8.7 in |
| Between centers | 39.4 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 1,250 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Features | |
| Cuts threads | Yes |
| Power feed | Yes |
| Digital readout | Yes |
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