Lathes

List of Wood Lathes and Their Specifications

This is a list of wood lathes that our friend Neil Addy used to maintain. It might be somewhat outdated now but serves as a good reference, especially for those looking to buy used. For current recommendations, see our best wood lathes buying guide or the best mini wood lathes. If you're new to terminology like "swing," check out what is a lathe swing.

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BrandModelSwingBedPriceTypeHPVoltsWeightThreadsHS MTVS?RPMsHS Rotate?HS Slide?Comments
Carba-Tec4SE (1625)6"12-1/2"$230Mini1/4 HP110V37 lbs3/4"x16 TPIMT #1VS400-4500NN
Craftsman221064"12"$180Mini?110V12 lbs?MT #1Non-VS3 speeds: 1350, 2250, 3500NN
CraftexCT12818"47"$1200 CNFull-size2 HP220V584 lbs1"x8 TPIMT #2VS2 ranges: 0-1200, 0-3200NY
Delta46-45512-1/2"16-1/2"$500Mini3/4 HP120V93 lbs?1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS5 speeds: 500, 950, 1550, 2700, 4000NN
Delta46-46012-1/2"16-1/2"$629Mini1 HP120V97 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 250-700, 600-1800, 1350-4000NNReverse
Delta46-755X16"42"$2,455Full-size2 HP230V410 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS2 speeds: 0-2200, 0-3200NY
DeltaLA20010"14-1/2"$330Mini1/2 HP120V85 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 500, 800, 1250, 1800, 2650, 3700NN
Ebo40x1540"15"$7,800Bowl lathe2 HP220V?1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS107-2676NNBowl lathe.
Ebo25x3625"36"$6,600Bowl lathe2 HP220V?1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS107-2676NNRemovable bed
Ebo25x8425"84"$7,800Bowl lathe2 HP220V?1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS107-2676NNRemovable bed
ExcelsiorMC101810"17-3/4"$250Mini1/2 HP110V83 lbs??MT #2Non-VS5 speeds: 760, 1100, 1600, 2200, 3200NN
FischTC90-10010"15"$350Mini1/2 HP115V85 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS500-3700NNDiscontinued? Candidate for drop.
General160-112"38"?Full-size1 HP115V283 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS4 speeds: 850, 1375, 2160, 3500NN230V and 208V available
General16018-118"38"$3,400Full-size1 HP115V283 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS4 speeds: 850, 1375, 2160, 3500NN230V and 208V available
General16018-218"38"$3,550Full-size1 HP115V339 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS0-3000NN230V and 208V available
General16018VD18"38"?Full-size1 HP115V339 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS0-3000NN230V and 208V available
General160-212"38"$3,060Full-size1 HP115V339 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS500-3000NN230V and 208V available
General260-112"38"?Full-size1 HP230V564 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS375-3300NN
General26020-120"38"$5,350Full-size2 HP230V584 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS375-3300NN
General26020VDR-M220"38"$5,100Full-size2 HP230V562 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS0-3000NN
General260VDR-M212"38"$5,400Full-size2 HP230V544 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS0-3000NN
General Intl25-10010"15"$500Mini1/2 HP110V106 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 480, 1270, 1960, 2730, 3327, 4023NN
General Intl25-20012"17-5/16"$780Mini3/4 HP110V146 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS3 ranges: 300-900, 600-1800, 1200-3600YN
General Intl25-30014"30"$2,000Full-size1 HP220V308 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS2 ranges: 80-1600, 150-3750YN
General Intl25-60016"43"$1,700Full-size1-1/2 HP110V407 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS7 speeds: 450, 750, 1100, 1500, 1900, 2400, 3000YY
General Intl25-65016"43"$2,130Full-size1-1/2 HP110V407 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 0-1100, 0-2000, 0-3750YY
GrizzlyG046216"43"$495Full-size2 HP110V304 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS10 speeds: 600-2400YN
GrizzlyG062410"15-1/2"$260Mini1/2 HP110V102 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 480, 1270, 1960, 2730, 3327, 4023NN
GrizzlyG063216"42"$1,425Full-size1-1/2 HP220V440 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS2 ranges: 0-1200, 0-3200YY
GrizzlyG065710"16"$325Mini1/2 HP110V87 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS3 ranges: 300-900, 600-1800, 1200-3600NN
GrizzlyG065812"20"$425Mini3/4 HP110V129 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS3 ranges: 300-900, 600-1800, 1200-3600NN
GrizzlyG069420"43"$2,650Full-size3 HP220V758 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS50-3000NN
GrizzlyG069818"47"$1,295Full-size2 HP220V547 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS2 ranges: 0-1200, 0-3200Y?
GrizzlyG149514"40"$975Full-size3/4 HP110V262 lbs1"x12 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS7 speeds: 500-3070NN
GrizzlyG92475-15/16"12"$150Mini1/4 HP110V46 lbs3/4"x16 TPI RHMT #1VS"Variable": 300-4750NN
GrizzlyH26696"24"$45MiniN/AN/A9.5 lbsN/AN/AN/AN/AYNUse your hand drill as a headstock. No, they're not kidding.
GrizzlyH825910"18"$200Mini1/2 HP110V77 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS5 speeds: 826, 1205, 1713, 2422, 3337NN
Harbor Freight10x1810"18"$190Mini1/2 HP110V84 lbs?MT #1Non-VS5 speeds, 750, 1100, 1600, 2200, 3200NN
Harbor Freight12x33-3/812"33-3/8"$250Full-size3/4 HP120V184 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS600 - 2400YN
Harbor Freight14x4014"40"$150Full-size1/2 HP110V88 lbsN/AMT #2 (?)Non-VS4 speeds: 1125, 1640, 2360, 3450NN
Harbor Freight14x4114"41"$100Full-size1/2 HP110V88 lbs3/4"x10 TPI RH?Non-VS4 speeds: 1020, 1500, 2100, 3010NN
Harbor Freight14x4314"43"$500Full-size1 HP120V282 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS10 speeds: 670-2900YN
Harbor Freight8x128"12"$120Mini1/3 HP110V44 lbs3/4"x16 TPIMT #1Non-VS750-3200NN
JetJML-1014I10"14"$380Mini1/2 HP115V72 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds, 500, 840, 1240, 1800,2630, 3975NN
JetJML-1014VSI10"14"$460Mini1/2 HP115V69 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS500-3900NN
JetJWL-122012"20"$450Mini3/4 HP115V100 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 500-3900NN
JetJWL-1220VS12"20"$600Mini3/4 HP115V106 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS200-4300NN
JetJWL-123612"34-1/2"$900Full-size3/4 HP115V183 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS6 speeds: 550, 900, 1250, 1650, 2600, 3000YN
JetJWL-1442VSK14"42"$1,350Full-size1 HP115V356 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS8 speeds: 450-3000YY
JetJWL-1642-2EVS16"42"$2,200Full-size2 HP230V456 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS2 ranges: 50-1200, 125-3200NY
JetJWL-1642EVS16"42"$1,850Full-size1-1/2 HP115V410 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS2 ranges: 50-1200, 125-3200NY
KillingerKM 2000 S8-1/2"41-3/8"$3,920Full-size1 HP230V380 lbsM33MT #2Non-VS5 speeds: 450-2800NY
KillingerKM 2500 S9-3/8"59"$6,970Full-size2 HP220V560 lbsM33MT #2Non-VS5 speeds: 500-2800NN
King CanadaCH-900C12"35-1/2"$420Full-size?110V177 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS10 speeds: 600-2400YN
King CanadaH-1000L13"40"$1,280Full-size?110V285 lbs1"x12 TPI RHMT #2VS6 speeds: 280-1750NN
King CanadaKWL-1016C10"16"$210Mini1/2 HP110V106 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 480, 1270, 1960, 2730, 3327, 4023NN
KleinKlein Lathe5"12"$350Mini----27 lbs??----NNDiscontinued - drop in next cycle
Laguna14/4314"43"$910Full-size3/4 HP110V298 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS600-2400YY
Laguna16/4316"43"$995Full-size1-1/2 HP110V303 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS600-2400YY
Laguna18/4718"47"$1,854Full-size2 HP220V500 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS0-3200NY
Nova (Teknatool)1624-4416"24"$1,200Full-size1-1/2 HP110V251 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS8 speeds: 214, 360, 690, 1030, 1450, 2180, 2900, 3630YN
Nova (Teknatool)DVR XP16"24"$2,200Full-size1-3/4 MP110V181 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS100-3500YN2 HP 220V also available
Oneway122412"24"$2,300Mini1 HP110V300 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS0-1000, 0-4000NN
Oneway164016"40"$4,175Full-size2 HP220V600 lbsM33 - 3.5 RHMT #2EVS14-700, 51-2500NN1-1/2 HP available
Oneway201620"16"$5,685Full-size2 HP220V600lbsM33 - 3.5 RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 70-700, 190-1900, 305-3050NN1-1/2 HP, 3 HP, many options available
Oneway203620"36"$5,830Full-size2 HP220V800 lbsM33 - 3.5 RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 70-700, 190-1900, 305-3050NN1-1/2 HP, 3 HP, many options available
Oneway241624"16"$5,995Full-size2 HP220V650 lbsM33 - 3.5 RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 70-700, 190-1900, 305-3050NN1-1/2 HP, 3 HP, many options available
Oneway243624"36"$6,150Full-size2 HP220V850 lbsM33 - 3.5 RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 70-700, 190-1900, 305-3050NN1-1/2 HP, 3 HP, many options available
Oneway1236SD12"36"$2,995Sit-down1 HP110V485 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS0-1000, 0-4000NN"Sit-down" lathe
Palmgren12"12"36"$419Full-size1/2 HP120V155 lbs3/4"x16 TPIMT #1VS380-2150NN
Palmgren15"15"38"?Full-size1 HP120V175 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS360-2400NNMay be discontinued?
PioneerMaxum VS10"18"$300Mini1/2 HP120V71 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS3 ranges: 650-1430, 1240-2790, 1600-3800NN
Powermatic422424"42"$5,200Full-size3 HP230V848 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 0-910, 0-2000, 0-3500NN
Powermatic3520B20"34-1/2"$3,400Full-size2 HP220V630 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS2 ranges: 50-1200, 125-3200NY
Proxxon370201-37/64"9-27/32"$180Mini1/5 HP110V5.5 lbs??VS500-5000NNMicro lathe, conflicting data on low-end speed
PSITurncrafter Commander12"18"$400Mini1 HP110V106 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS2 ranges: 150-4000NNAvailable late Feb '09
PSITurncrafter Plus7-1/2"12-1/2"$175Mini1/4 HP110V43 lbs3/4"x16 TPIMT #1Non-VS750-3200NN
PSITurncrafter Pro10"18"$190Mini1/2 HP110V80 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS500-3200NN
PSITurncrafter Pro VS10"18"$280Mini1/2 HP110V80 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS650-3800NN
Rikon70-05012"16"?Mini1/2 HP110V68 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 700, 1050, 1460, 1960, 2570, 3350NN
Rikon70-10012"16"$330Mini1/2 HP110V89 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 430, 810, 1230, 1810, 2670, 3900NN
Rikon70-200EVS12"16"?Mini1/2 HP110V86 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 400-950, 650-1700, 1500-3850NN
Rikon70-42520"37"?Full-size1-1/2 HP110V461 lbs1-1/4" x 8 TPIMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 315, 440, 730, 1180, 2235, 2930Y?
Rikon70-45020"37"?Full-size1-1/2 HP110V461 lbs1-1/4" x 8 TPIMT #2EVS6 ranges: 50-380, 70-530, 120-900, 200-1450, 350-2750, 460-3850Y?
Rikon70-50020"36"$2,800Full-size2 HP230V596 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS5 ranges: 50-510, 90-910, 170-1740, 290-2900, 390-3890NN
RobustAmerican Beauty25"28"$5,995Full-size2 HP220V628 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS3 ranges: 50-800, 100-1800, 150-2800NY
RobustAmerican Beauty25"28"$6,325Full-size3 HP220V628 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS3 ranges: 50-800, 100-1800, 150-2800NY
RobustSweet 1616"26"$4,795Full-size1-1/2 HP220V480 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS40-2800NNAdjustable gap, short & long bed available
RobustSweet 1616"26"$5,020Full-size2 HP220V480 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS40-2800NNAdjustable gap, short & long bed available
SeriousSL254225"42"$6,975Full-size3 HP230V1530 lbs1-1/2"x8 TPI RHMT #3VS2 ranges: 100-3650, 25-900NN
Shop FoxW17048"12"$140Mini1/3 HP110V45 lbs1" x 8 TPI RHMT #1VS700-3200NN
Shop FoxW175210"15"$300Mini1/2 HP110V113 lbs1" x 8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 480, 1270, 1960, 2730, 3327, 4023NN
Shop FoxW175816"43"$550Full-size2 HP110V294 lbs1" x 8 TPI RHMT #2EVS600-2400YN
ShopsmithMark V16-1/2"34"$3,000Full-size2 HP????VS700-5200NYThe kitchen sink. Optional speed reducer.
Steel City6010010"15"$250Mini1/2 HP115V70 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS2 ranges: 500-1350, 1400-3800NNDiscontinued but still available retail
Steel City6017010"15"$200Mini1/2 HP115V72 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS5 speeds: 500, 1300, 2100, 2750, 3600NNDiscontinued but still available retail
Steel City60100G12"27"?Mini1/2 HP115V161 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS2 ranges: 500-1350, 1400-3800NNGranite bed, availability unclear
Steel City60170G12"27"$320Mini1/2 HP115V161 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS5 speeds: 500, 1350, 2200, 3000, 3600NNGranite bed
StubbyF60024"?$3,795Full-size2 HP220V?1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS2 ranges: 0-1390, 0-2760NN
StubbyS75016", 26", 30"34"$5,975Full-size2 HP220V596 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS2 ranges: 0-1390, 0-2760NNAdjustable gap bed
VBVB3636", 92"31" (with TS)$7,999Bowl lathe2 HP240V640 lbsBayonet fittingMT #3VS3 ranges: 50-500, 150-1350, 250-2600NNVarious option packages available
Vega155315"53"$2,795Full-size2 HP?375 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS0-3400NNAvailable in basic A/C motor
Vega157215"72"$2,995Full-size2 HP??1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS0-3400NNAvailable in basic A/C motor
Vega159615"96"$3,695Full-size2 HP?450 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS0-3400NNAvailable in basic A/C motor
Vega260026"17"$2,495Bowl lathe1-1/2 HP220V500 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS2 ranges: 160-425, 800-2200NNBowl lathe, 2HP available
Vega1512015"120"$3,995Full-size2 HP??1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS0-3400NNAvailable in basic A/C motor
Vega2413B24"13"$1,395Bowl lathe1 HP115V160 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS200-2900NNBenchtop model
VicmarcVL100 Bench250mm (9.84")350mm (13.77")$550Mini??66 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 570, 950, 1170, 1770, 2140, 3600NNEVS available. 110V transformer available.
VicmarcVL100 CL250mm (9.84")350mm (13.77")$940Mini3/4 HP110V127 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS10-3000NN
VicmarcVL100 Stand250mm (9.84")350mm (13.77")$940Mini??143 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS10-3000NN6 speed available
VicmarcVL175 Bench360mm (14.17")1000mm (39.37")$2,540Full-size?220V304 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS10-1000, 30-3000YN
VicmarcVL175 Stand360mm (14.17")1000mm (39.37")$3,030Full-size?220V463 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS10-3000YN
VicmarcVL200 Long Bed400mm (15.75")1000mm (39.37")$2,795Full-size?220V ?692 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS10-3000NN
VicmarcVL200 Short Bed400mm (15.75")400mm (15.75")$2,595Full-size?220V ?436 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS10-3000NN
VicmarcVL200 Sit Down400mm (15.75")400mm (15.75")$3,950Sit-down??395 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS10-3000NN"Sit-down" lathe
VicmarcVL200 SM400mm (15.75")1000mm (39.37")$3,560Full-size?240V469 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS6 speeds: 230, 550, 850, 1275, 1815, 2720NN
VicmarcVL300 Long Bed600mm (23.62")1300mm (51.18")$4,999Full-size3 HP240V822 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 10-1000, ?, 30-3000NN
VicmarcVL300 Short Bed600mm (23.62")500mm (19.65")$4,495Full-size3 HP240V606 lbs1-1/4"x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS3 ranges: 10-1000, ?, 30-3000NN
Wilton991774"12"$180Mini2/5 HP110V50 lbs3/4"x16 TPI?MT #1VS750-3200NNDiscontinued? Candidate for drop.
Woodtek12"12"37-1/2"$1,299Full-size3/4 HP120V334 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2VS360-2100NN
WoodtekMidi10"17"$270Mini1/2 HP115V87 lbs1"x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS500, 840, 1240, 1800, 2630, 3975NN
WoodtekNo. 120"20"$4,490Full-size3 HP230V750 lbs1-1/2"x8 TPIMT #2EVS3 ranges: 0-600, 0-1200, 0-2000NNVarious outboard packages available
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