Precision Matthews PM-30MV
For a shop with 220 V that mills long parts and wants a brushless variable-speed bench mill.
Precision Matthews $2,999 eBay$2,999
8.2 x 33 in1,492 W530 lb
A benchtop milling machine holds the work in a vise on a table that moves in two directions under a spinning cutter, so it cuts flat faces, slots, pockets and accurately placed holes in steel, aluminum and brass. These rankings cover manual mill-drills and bench mills that plug into a household outlet or a 220 V circuit: Precision Matthews, Grizzly, Little Machine Shop, JET, MechMaxx, Yokoma and others. CNC mills, full knee mills and combination lathe-mills are left out. If you also need to turn round parts, see the benchtop metal lathes, which are scored the same way.
Table size is the first choice, and it sets the group a machine is ranked in. A mini mill has a table about 20 in long or less and suits small parts. A mill-drill with a 20 to 30 in table is the usual home-shop size. A large bench mill has a table over 30 in long and often weighs 500 lb or more.
Spindle is the second. An R8 spindle takes standard collets and end mill holders, which is why it earns credit in the score; MT3 and similar smaller tapers limit tooling. A brushless or variable-frequency motor gives smooth speed changes without moving belts, and a tilting head cuts angles without tilting the part.
Readout and feed are the third. A digital readout shows table or spindle depth position, which saves measuring and trial cuts. A power feed moves the table at a steady rate for a better finish. Both are sold separately by several makers, so check what the listed price includes.
Many mills sold online are unbranded clones with no maker spec page. Only models with a published model number and a maker or listing spec page are included, and a figure the maker doesn’t publish is marked, not guessed. Rigidity and accuracy matter most, but makers don’t publish them in a comparable way, so they aren’t scored; weight is listed, and a heavier machine of the same size usually chatters less.
Prices were last checked November 4, 2026. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon or the retailer's site at the time of purchase apply. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
Top Picks
Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W
#1 in Bench millsFull review
A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,859 eBay$1,859
7.1 x 27.5 in1,300 W
Shop by Table Size
Mini mills
9 rankedCompact mills with a table about 20 in long or less, for small parts in steel, aluminum and brass.
Top rated: MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO $1,999
Bench mills
13 rankedMill-drills with a table 20 to 30 in long, the usual size for a home shop.
Top rated: Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W $1,859
Large bench mills
9 rankedHeavy mills with a table over 30 in long, for bigger parts and heavier cuts.
Top rated: Precision Matthews PM-30MV $2,999
Narrow It Down
By budget
Deals
Best Mini Milling Machines
- MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO#1 of 9Full review
For a hobbyist who wants an R8 mini mill with a readout at the lowest price and can live with short travels.
Amazon $1,999 eBay$1,9995.5 x 19.6 in746 W180 lb - MechMaxx VM18L 6x20 Mill Drill#2 of 9Full review
A good value brushless R8 mill in the popular 6x20 size.
Amazon $1,599 eBay$1,5995.5 x 19.6 in746 W180 lb - Grizzly G8689Z 4x16 Mill/Drill#3 of 9Full review
A starter R8 mill for small parts and learning, with dealer support.
Grizzly $970 eBay$9703.6 x 15.8 in373 W135 lb - Shop Fox M1036 Micro Milling Machine#4 of 9Full review
For model makers and electronics enclosures, not for steel brackets.
Amazon $699.99 eBay$699.993.5 x 8 in187 W44 lb - Grizzly G0758 6x20 Mill/Drill#5 of 9Full review
A supported mid size R8 mill with a depth readout, for the hobbyist who values a dealer.
Grizzly $1,995 eBay$1,9955.8 x 19.8 in560 W204 lb
Best Benchtop Mill-Drills
- Yokoma AL028356 R8 Mill Drill 1300W#1 of 13Full review
A well equipped large bench mill for the price, if you can accept no stated warranty.
Amazon $1,859 eBay$1,8597.1 x 27.5 in1,300 W- - Precision Matthews PM-25MV#2 of 13Full review
For a home machinist who wants a 7x27 R8 mill with a brushless motor and a long warranty from a US reseller that supports it.
Precision Matthews $2,499 eBay$2,4997.1 x 27.5 in746 W275 lb - Yokoma AL028334 1100W Mill Drill#3 of 13Full review
For a hobbyist who wants a large-table brushless mill-drill at a low price and will confirm the spindle taper with the seller.
Amazon $1,845 eBay$1,8457.1 x 27.5 in1,100 W297 lb - Yokoma AL028370 1300W Mill with Power Feed#4 of 13Full review
For a hobbyist who wants the power feed and readout bundled on a mid-size R8 mill.
Amazon $2,989 eBay$2,9897.1 x 27.5 in1,300 W387 lb - Yokoma RCOG-25V Mill with Power Feed#5 of 13Full review
For a hobbyist who wants a power feed and readout on a 7x27 R8 mill and does not need to know the motor rating.
Amazon $3,259 eBay$3,2597.1 x 27.2 in-294.3 lb
Best Large Benchtop and Small Floor Milling Machines
- Precision Matthews PM-30MV#1 of 9Full review
For a shop with 220 V that mills long parts and wants a brushless variable-speed bench mill.
Precision Matthews $2,999 eBay$2,9998.2 x 33 in1,492 W530 lb - Yokoma AL028365 1500W Mill with Power Feed#2 of 9Full review
For a hobbyist who wants a loaded, large-table R8 mill with power feed and readout, and accepts a thinly documented brand.
Amazon $3,179 eBay$3,1798.3 x 33.1 in1,500 W523 lb - Precision Matthews PM-932V#3 of 9Full review
For a serious home shop with 220 V that wants a heavy bench mill with variable speed and a deep quill.
Precision Matthews $3,699 eBay$3,6999 x 31.5 in1,492 W775 lb - MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO#4 of 9Full review
For a hobbyist who wants the biggest MechMaxx with the readout fitted and is comfortable buying from a newer brand.
Amazon $3,599 eBay$3,5997.2 x 33 in1,492 W- - Grizzly G0761 10x32 Mill/Drill#5 of 9Full review
For a shop that tapped and drilled as much as it mills and wants a power feed and a gearbox in a benchtop machine.
Grizzly $3,495 eBay$3,4959.5 x 31.5 in1,492 W714 lb
See all 9 best large benchtop and small floor milling machines
How We Rank
Each machine is ranked against others of the same table-size group, and scored on its price, its table area, its motor, its features and its warranty.
| Factor | Measures | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | price at the cheapest linked store | 25% |
| Table size | table width times length, in square inches | 20% |
| Motor | motor power in watts | 15% |
| Features | R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, power feed and tilting head | 30% |
| Warranty | warranty length | 10% |
How we rank explains each factor in full.