MechMaxx 0831VD 8x16 Lathe with DRO
#6 in LathesFull review
For accurate small parts: the DRO is what you pay for. Choose a longer bed if you turn shafts.
Amazon $1,999$1,999
3.5/5
For a beginner who values a warranty and support over size. It is small, but it is backed.
- 7 x 12 inCapacity
- 100 to 2,500 rpmSpeeds
Check price at Amazon$849.97
Price checked November 3, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Two year warranty from a brand with US support, twice most rivals
- Auto feed and 18 inch threads on a compact bench footprint
- Sold and shipped by Amazon
Cons
- Only 12 in between centers limits long work
- Inch threads only; no metric pitches are listed
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | ML712 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Swing over bed | 7 in |
| Between centers | 12 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Spindle speeds | 100 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle taper | MT3 |
| Features | |
| Cuts threads | Yes |
| Power feed | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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