5 Best Mini Lathe For Wood in 2021 – Reviews & Guide

5 Best Mini Lathe For Wood In 2021Reviews & Guide

A mini-lathe is a benchtop lathe with 21 inches or less capacity between the two centers, and with a maximum workpiece diameter (AKA bed swing) of 12 inches.

We’ve picked best 5 out of the list.

JET JWL-1015 10"x 15" Wood Lathe

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Pros Very sturdy and stable 24 indeving positions 6 different speed settings Long 5-year warranty

Cons • Premium product at a premium price

RIKON Power Tools 70-105 10" x 18" 1/2 hp Mini Lathe

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Pros Fair and reasonable price Very sturdy with no vibration Plenty of power for your projects Choice of 5 different speeds

Cons • The after-sales support could be better

WEN 3421 8" by 12" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe

Pros • Nice size and capacity • Sturdy cast iron frame • Comes with accessories

Cons • Some customers have found it a little underpowered

JET JWL-1221VS 12"x21" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe

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Pros Great dimensions & capacity 24 different integrated indexing positions Speeds ranging from 60 to 3600 RPM Ratchet-style belt tension system

Cons • Premium product at a premium price

Mophorn 10 x 18 Inch Variable Speed Benchtop Mini Wood Lathe

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Pros Large & generous capacity Fair and reasonable price Variable & precise speed control Comes with plenty of accessories

Cons • There are very few peer reviews for this one on the net

INFORMATION SOURCE Homemakerchic.com