Check out our product review of the best benchtop metal lathes. We tried 10 models and can tell you the absolute best varieties.
In Hurry? Checkout Our Top Pick Of Best Benchtop Metal Lathes.
Our Top Pick
9.7/10 our score
Best Benchtop Metal Lathes
Rank | Product Name | Score |
---|---|---|
1 |
Erie Tools Mini |
9. 7 |
2 |
Grizzly G0602 |
9. 5 |
3 |
Wen 3455 |
9. 1 |
4 |
Sherline Sher-4000 |
8. 8 |
1. Erie Tools Mini
9.7/10 our score
- Make sure this fits by entering your model number.
- Includes the lathe, chuck key, five-piece carbide tipped cutter kit, internal chuck jaws and external chuck jaws, 11 feed rate gears and owners manual
- Drill, cut and turn metal, wood and plastic parts with precision.
- Erie Tools variable speed 7 in. x 14 in. benchtop mini metal lathe creates precision parts.
- Variable speed motor adjusts to 2500 RPM in either rotational direction allows left-handed threads.
- Thread indicator helps users turn screw threads anywhere from 12 to 52 TPI. Metric or imperial.
2. Grizzly G0602
9.5/10 our score
- Make sure this fits by entering your model number.
- Hardened and ground V-way bed
- Oil-bath gearbox
- Tool box with service tools
- Number of longitudinal feeds: 9
- Chip tray and backsplash
3. Wen 3455
9.1/10 our score
- Make sure this fits by entering your model number.
- Variable speed allows for operation anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM in either direction
- 5/16-inch capacity tool post accepts up to four tools at once.Universal 8x8mm bases allow for compatibility with the majority of metal lathes on the market
- Threading dial indicator helps turn screw threads anywhere from 15 to 52 TPI
- Operate either manually or with the adjustable auto feed rate
- Features a 3-jaw chuck, an MT3 spindle taper, an MT2 tailstock taper, a tool rest and a 3/4 HP motor
4. Sherline Sher-4000
8.8/10 our score
- Make sure this fits by entering your model number.
- Size: Turns 3.5 diameter parts over the bed, 8 between centers
- Extensive accessory line available
- 48-page color instruction manual
- One year warranty
- Handwheels calibrated in .001" increments