The 10 Best Offers for Metal Lathes - January 2025
Last updated: 18. January 2025
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CREWORKS
- 【POWER METAL LATHE】This Creworks metal lathe measures 110cm by 43cm and cranks out 1.5 hp (1100W) to perfectly handle your metal and wood working projects; it provides a 22 cm swing over bed and 60 cm distance between its centers with a 3.8 cm spindle bore
- 【PRECISE ENGINEERING】Ideal for home DIYers and professionals alike, this metal lathe's high-precision 12.5 cm 3-jaw chuck handles both square and round objects with equal aplomb; its granular precision is especially useful for jobs requiring high accuracy such as threading
- 【COMPLETE CONTROL】The lathe's rotational speed can be set up to 3000 rpm and monitored through the digital display; the well-crafted head and tailstocks, large through-hole, and 4-way tool post also contribute to providing greater control of your work
- 【ULTRA-STURDY & SAFE】The all metal construction assures you of a long service life; the transparent chuck guard protects you from swarf or broken tools while also permitting visibility into the point of operation
- 【WIDE APPLICATION】This mini lathe is ideal for many processing tasks needing extreme precision, including turning, drilling, threading, and cutting; order today and enjoy its superior quality and great versatility for years to come
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
| - | CREWORKS | - |
£95999
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Draper
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- Fitted with metric graduated scales
- A mounted NVR switch and cutting guards
- Supplied with a self-centring three-jaw chuck
- Designed for small industrial units
- Powered cutting facility for right and left hand threads
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
| Blue | Draper | 190 g |
£83747
RRP: £1,016.33
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CREWORKS
- MINI YET MIGHTY: Measuring 76.5 by 30 cm, this mini metal lathe’s 550W (0.7 HP) motor easily handles small to sized medium projects; its granular precision is especially useful for jobs requiring high accuracy such as threading
- PRECISE ENGINEERING: Great for DIY and professional projects, this lathe's high-precision 10 cm (4 in.) 3-jaw chuck effectively handles both square and round objects; it has an 18 cm (7.1 in.) swing over bed, a 35 cm ( 13.8 in.) distance between centers, and a 2.1 cm (0.8 in.) spindle bore
- COMPLETE CONTROL: The rotational speed is easily set from 50 to 2250 rpm and monitored through the digital display; the well-crafted head and tailstocks, large through-hole, and 4-way tool post also contribute to providing precise control of your work
- ULTRA-STURDY & SAFE: The all metal build ensures a long service life for this machine; the transparent chuck guard protects you from swarf and broken tools while also providing clear visibility during use
- WIDE APPLICATION: This mini lathe is ideal for many processing tasks needing extreme precision, including turning, drilling, threading, and cutting; order today and enjoy its superior quality and great versatility for years to come!
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
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£64999
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ZHRUI
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- Hi-power motor is adopted with all drive axes, maximum speed up to 12000 , motor power supply is 144W;Input voltage/Current /Power: 12V/3A /60W;Input Voltage of Switch Power Supply:110V-240V
- The largest diameter of processed material: 50 mm. Adding intermediate blocks, it will enlarge the machining rotary diameter to 150mm;The length of processed material: 150mm;The chuck and collets is 1 to 6mm;X-axis slider travels: 150mm;Center height-75mm,center distance-150mm.
- Machine size:330mm*130mm*200mm;Bottom plate size:315mm*200mm*17mm;Machine Weight:4.22KG
- The motor case and headstock of all-metal machine tools is jointed completely. Main parts configure with metal structure and no plastic components in the whole machine body, such as motor box, headstock, hand wheels, slider, 3-jaw chunk/4-jaw chunk, turning tools clamping jaw, machine bed, gear, side cover, working table, connection piece, tailstock, countershaft, drive belt cover etc.
- Fan built-in motor is featured with Ultra-quiet & high rotary speed. That's special customized option for motor cooling & effective work.The most parts of machine tools are dealt with two surface treatment methods of electroplating and ink-jet anodized to make appearance more cleaning & glorious, lasting rust-proof. Machine bed is made of Europe standard T-type aluminum material, moving more precisely &smoothly.
- 3C quality assured transformers have the function of over-current, over-voltage and over-heat protection.To improve the stability and service life, the connection block be fixed by square nuts, which avoid screw loosing after long time vibration.The connection piece adopts dovetail structure, which matches with each slot of the machine tools parts to enhance its performance and accuracy.
- Versatile application: The turning tools of mini metal lathe are made of steel material, which can be perfectly used to process the soft metal (gold, silver, copper & aluminum), acrylic and engineering plastics etc.The chuck is fixed by a hexagon nut to increase the tightness of the clamping tools (such as drill bits, cutters, wood-turning lathe driver).
- There are three parallel dovetail slots available on the big slider, which facilitate the movement of mini lathe tools and installment of the holders and the cutlery.Adding intermediate blocks under motor box, tailstock and lathe tools clamping jaw, which enlarge the machining rotary diameter & practical usage.
- Adding intermediate blocks under motor box, tailstock and lathe tools clamping jaw, which enlarge the machining rotary diameter & practical usage.3-jaw chuck can be used to clamp the material at a maximum diameter of 50mm, single-action 4-jaw chucks is available, maximum diameter is expanded to 60 mm. It is perfect optional choice for irregular shape (such as square, elliptical, hexagonal material), also expand the effective work area.
- With fast angle positioning processing function, the A rotating axis of 4-axis (X axis, Z axis, Z1 axis, A axis) Rotary Miniature lathe could rotates from -90 degrees to +90 degrees and the positioning accuracy is 2.5 degrees. Under coordination with A-axis, the Z1 axis could realize the machining of Angle feed
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
| - | ZHRUI | 5 kg |
£22900
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ZR
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- Hi-power motor is adopted with all drive axes, maximum speed up to 20,000 rpm;Input voltage/Current /Power: 12V/3A /36W;Input Voltage of Switch Power Supply: 110V-240V
- The largest diameter of processed material: 50mm (Positive Jaw Gripping Range: 3mm-30mm,Opposite Jaw Gripping Range: 3mm-50mm;Kind Notice: manual measurement, there will be 2-3mm error.)
- The length of processed material: 150mm;The chuck and collets is 1 to 6mm;X-axis slider travels:150mm;Machine size:310mm*100mm*150mm;Bottom plate size: 315mm*200mm*17mm
- The processed materials can be clamped by three-jaw chuck / collets, its maximum diameter is 50mm, center height-25mm, center distance- 150 mm
- The motor case and headstock of all-metal machine tools is jointed completely. Main parts configure with metal structure and no plastic components in the whole machine body, such as motor box, headstock, hand wheels, slider, 3-jaw chunk/4-jaw chunk, turning tools clamping jaw, machine bed, gear, side cover, working table, connection piece, tailstock, countershaft, drive belt cover etc.
- Fan built-in motor is featured with ultra-quiet & high rotary speed. That's special customized option for motor cooling & effective work.The most parts of machine tools are dealt with two surface treatment methods of electroplating and ink-jet anodized to make appearance more cleaning & glorious, lasting rust-proof.
- Machine bed is made of Europe standard T-type aluminum material, moving more precisely &smoothly.3C quality assured transformers have the function of over-current, over-voltage and over-heat protection.To improve the stability and service life, the connection block be fixed by square nuts, which avoid screw loosing after long time vibration.
- The connection block adopts dovetail structure, which matches with each slot of the machine tools parts to enhance its performance and accuracy.Versatile application: The turning tools of mini metal lathe are made of steel material, which can be perfectly used to process the soft metal (gold, silver, copper & aluminum), acrylic and engineering plastics etc.
- By adding some loose-preventing nuts on the side of small& big slider, not only avoid the gap after excessive vibration, but also improve the processing accuracy.The chuck is fixed by a hexagon nut to increase the tightness of the clamping tools (such as drill bits, cutters, wood-turning lathe driver).
- The whole hand wheel is made of super alloy material, which be assembled in X, Z axis and tailstock. Featuring with 0.02mm scale line, the hand wheel increases the precision when processing. (The scale lines are molded at one time, aren't sticky label)3/4 semi-circular structure designed hand wheel, that's quite convenient for dismantling connection blocks.
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
| - | Generic | - |
£15500
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CREWORKS
- MINI YET MIGHTY: This Creworks mini metal lathe still cranks out 1100W (1.5 hp) and is great for handling small to medium projects; it provides an 8.7 inch (22 cm) swing over bed and 29.5 inch (75 cm) distance between its centers with a 1.5 inch (38 mm) spindle bore
- PRECISE ENGINEERING: Ideal for professionals, this mini metal lathe's high-precision 5-inch 3-jaw chuck handles both square and round objects with equal aplomb; its granular precision is especially useful for jobs requiring high accuracy such as threading
- COMPLETE CONTROL: The lathe's rotational speed can be set from 50 to 2250 rpm and monitored through the digital display; the well-crafted head and tailstocks, large through-hole, and 4-way tool post also contribute to providing greater control of your work
- ULTRA-STURDY & SAFE: The all metal construction assures you of a long service life; the transparent chuck guard protects you from swarf or broken tools while also permitting visibility into the point of operation
- WIDE APPLICATION: This mini woodworking lathe comes suitable for many processing tasks needing extreme precision, including turning, drilling, threading, and cutting
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
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£89999
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Toolsave
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- Digital display for variable speed change
- 3 Speeds - LOW 450-1100 MED 960-2400 HIGH 1400-3500
- Anti vibration feet for added support
- Accepts 2 morsetaper accessories
- Cast iron bed for added stability
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
| Red | LUMBER JACK | 35 kg |
£35999
RRP: £369.99
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BAOSHISHAN
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- [BEAT HAND POLISHING ANYTHING] This buffer does a good job at polishing the jewelry, aluminum, chrome, metal parts or plastic parts. You will watch an old item come back to life as long as you use correct buffing wheel and the correct polishing compound. TOTALLY double your efficiency.
- [ADJUSTABLE SPEED] This bench buffer polisher has a powerful motor that starts up in 0.1 seconds. The variable speed dial lets you adjust the buffing wheel speed to any rpm between 1750 and 10000(without any accessories). Different speeds to deal with different materials.
- [STABLE WITHOUT VIBRATION] This buffing machine is made with a cast iron base which has very little vibration to it. Buffing machine 4 rubber feet help keep them in place on a table for light use, easily fit on any workbench. It stays put and won’t try to walk over the work bench.
- [4’’ DUAL END WHEELS] Dual end wheels allows you to do 2 kinds of polishing operations at the same time, speeds up the process 2 times! It comes with the tapered spindles for holding buffs and brushes up to a 4" (100mm) in diameter.
- [TIPS] The spindles needs to be distinguished between the left and right sides. If installed in the wrong direction, it may cause the cloth wheel to fly out. Simply reinstall both spindles correctly.
- [MINI SIZE]This is a mini desktop polishing machine, bare machine size is about: 20*15*15cm, suitable for polishing some small objects.
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
| Green | BAOSHISHAN | 2.5 kg |
£6600
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Winbomgo 1
- Easy DIY Woodworking Lathe for DIY mini woodworking lathes hobbyist, whether you are a beginner or have a little experience, you can quickly enjoy the fun of turning the woodworking lathe and making your small wooden decorative items by following our instructional tutorial.
- {string_value:"Multi-purpose mini woodworking lathe 100W high torque motor, low noise, 7 adjustable speeds(3500rpm - 10000rpm), can easily achieve turning, cutting, grinding, fine grinding, polishing, etc.
- Professional Mini Lathe Tools for Woodworking........Multifunctional Wood Fixed Mandrel, Professional Miniature Woodworking Lathe Turning Tool, Extra Wear-resistant Steel Turning Tool, Durable within 1 year without worrying that the tool will get bored.
- ❤【Wide Range of Use】 Mini small woodworking lathe can make wood crafts process ceramics, pens, beads, etc.
- Support for beginners+ If you need support for the processing of mini woodworking lathes, you can interact with us in the quality control window on the product page and we will update the videos you need.
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
| - | Winbomgo | 1.9 kg |
£7645
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Monster Shop
- Powerful: The 400W motor gives you the option to spin the wood even quicker to get the most precise and beautiful finish on your creations as possible.
- Versatile: With four different speed settings, ranging from 810 to 2480RPM, the lathe can be used by those new to the craft or experts looking for that cutting edge in wood turning.
- Portable: This metre-long lathe is fully portable, coming apart into two pieces for easy transportation. With its power coming from the mains, you can plug it in anywhere and get to work.
- Free Chisels: We’ve included six high-quality woodturning chisels that are perfect for creating beautiful top-notch objects with your lathe up to a diameter of 350mm.
| Colour | Manufacturer | Weight |
| Blue | T-Mech | - |
£15999
General information about Metal Lathes:
Metal lathes, also known as metalworking lathes, are versatile machine tools used in various manufacturing and machining processes. These lathes are specifically designed to shape and cut metal workpieces accurately and efficiently. Metal lathes are commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and engineering, where precision and quality are paramount.
One of the key features of metal lathes is their ability to rotate the workpiece, allowing different cutting tools to be applied to shape the metal. This rotation can be controlled manually or automatically, depending on the complexity of the task. Metal lathes come in different sizes and variations, from small benchtop models suitable for hobbyists and small workshops, to large industrial-grade lathes used in heavy-duty machining operations.
Metal lathes offer a wide range of operations, including turning, facing, drilling, threading, and knurling. Turning is the most common operation, which involves removing material from the workpiece to create cylindrical shapes. Facing, on the other hand, focuses on creating flat surfaces by removing material from the workpiece's end. Drilling is used to create holes in the workpiece, while threading is used to add screw threads for assembly purposes. Knurling, a process that adds texture or grip to cylindrical surfaces, is also possible with metal lathes.
To achieve high precision and accuracy, metal lathes often feature a variety of controls and accessories. These include digital readouts and indicators that provide real-time measurements of the workpiece, allowing operators to make precise adjustments. Additionally, metal lathes can be equipped with various cutting tools, such as tool bits, drill chucks, and collets, to accommodate different machining needs. The proper selection and setup of these tools are essential to ensure optimal performance and desired results.
In summary, metal lathes are powerful machine tools used in metalworking industries to shape and cut metal workpieces. They offer a range of operations and can be controlled manually or automatically. With their versatile capabilities and precision controls, metal lathes play a crucial role in manufacturing, ensuring the production of high-quality metal parts.
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