Best hobby lathe. This is one of the best lathes for DIY enthusiasts or small-size shops. This desktop lathe is for laboratories, do-it-yourself enthusiasts, and small workshops for testing limited processing. This desktop lathe can be used to turn common materials like steel, aluminum, copper, plastic, wood, and wood. The four-jaw chuck is able to clamp a variety of atypical workpieces. This desktop lathe is for laboratories, do-it-yourself enthusiasts, and small workshops for testing limited processing. PROS🟢 Reliable bevel cutting Great for working on irregular shapes CONS🔴 The plastic is not as sturdy and the metal tool rest