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10 Best Wood Lathes - TOP Pick for Beginners and Professionals


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10 best wood lathes on the market. We've selected only the best wood lathes for home projects and few for professional use. This list includes the most comfortable wood lathes for operation, best wood lathe for beginners and cool mini lathes. If you are looking for a wood lathe that operates smoothly, has seamless variable speed, is powerful, and yet it is sturdy - our 10 top rated wood lathes pick is for you. Check this out!
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#1 Grizzly Industrial T25920 - 12" x 18" Variable-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe

It has a decent amount of power, it is portable, yet it is a heavy unit. High quality Grizzly lathe that will be suitable for home projects, as a starting lathe, though professionals will also appreciate its smooth operation and fast variable speed change.
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#2 Grizzly Industrial G0462-16" x 46" Wood Lathe with DRO

The best wood lathe for home shop. It will be a decent addition to your home shop or to an industrial design workshop equipment.
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#3 Jet JWL-1440VSK Wood Lathe

The best variable speed wood lathe. It is solid and sturdy, has swing head stock, operates smoothly. This is rather heavy-duty wood lathe.
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#4 Laguna Tools Revo Lathe 110v 1.5HP 18"/36" Induction 1725RPM Motor w/Variable Speed Frequency Drive – Model MLAREVO 1836-110

Best full size wood lathe. High quality lathe for decent price. The motor is quiet, power delivery is smooth and consistent, speed controls work seamlessly. It is powerful, sturdy and has a lot of amazing features professionals will love.
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#5 JET JWL-1221VS 12-Inch by 21-Inch Variable Speed Wood Lathe - Power Lathes

The best wood lathe for turning bowls. This lathe has great reverse capability as well as the variable speed arrangement. It will be addition to the garage workshop. Sturdy and vibration free.
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#6 Delta Industrial 46-460 12-1/2-Inch Variable-Speed Midi Lathe

The best entry level wood lathe. This Delta is smaller, but has plenty of power for work. Great for sanding and even turning if the piece calls for a different angle of attack.
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#7 RIKON 3/4 HP Variable Speed MIDI Lat

Best wood lathe for the money. It has great features, variable speed is awesome and has good capacity for a first lathe.
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#8 Mophorn Wood Lathe 12 x 18 Inch,Bench Top Heavy Duty Wood Lathe Variable Speed 500-3800 RPM, Mini Wood Lathe Regulation Digital Display

The unit is nice and heavy, and there's plenty of working space. It is easy to use and to set up. Belt adjusted speed is really easy to adjust.
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#9 PSI Woodworking PENPAL Portable 15-Pound Mini Penmaking Lathe

Best portable wood lathe. It is light, precise, and very functional.
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#10 Mini Metal Lathe Machine CNC DIY Tool Benchtop Wood Lathe Woodworking for Hobby Sience Education Modelmaking, AC100V~240V 50/60HZ

The best beginner wood lathe. This mini lathe is very well made with high quality light weight materials. It will need some tuning and adjustments but will last for many years of quality service for a fully evolved human being with a good mechanical aptitude.
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