VEVOR MX-S117 8.7x39 Metal Lathe
#1 in LathesFull review
For long shafts and automatic threading in one benchtop machine, if you accept an unknown warranty.
Amazon $1,529.90$1,529.90
3.8/5
For a hobbyist who cuts many threads and wants to skip change gears. The electronics are the selling point and the risk.
- 8.7 x 17.7 inCapacity
- 1,250 WMotor
- 0 to 2,500 rpmSpeeds
Check price at Amazon$1,017.36
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Pros
- Electronic leadscrew: pick a thread on the panel instead of swapping gears
- Powered feed and automatic threading make repeat parts quicker
- Belt-free brushless drive needs little upkeep
Cons
- The 1250 W rating appears only in the title, not in the specs
- No published warranty, and the electronics are harder to fix than gears
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-S450 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 8.7 in |
| Between centers | 17.7 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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