WEN ML712 7x12 Metal Lathe
#8 in LathesFull review
For a beginner who values a warranty and support over size. It is small, but it is backed.
Amazon $849.97$849.97
3.5/5
For a hobbyist who wants a quiet brushless mini lathe that cuts threads for under $800.
- 7 x 16 inCapacity
- 800 WMotor
- 150 to 2,500 rpmSpeeds
Check price at Amazon$740.99
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Brushless direct drive motor: no belt to slip and no brushes to replace
- Metal change gears cut 19 inch and metric threads
- Low price for a brushless lathe
Cons
- Spindle bore and power feed are not published, so check before buying for long stock
- No published warranty
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-S716G |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 7 in |
| Between centers | 16 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 800 W |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 150 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Features | |
| Cuts threads | Yes |
| Digital readout | No |
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