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 It might be somewhat outdated now but serves as a good reference, especially for those looking to buy used.

If you’re interested in vintage machinery, check out the Old Woodworking Machines forum.

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 
Ebo40×1540″15″$7,800Bowl lathe2 HP220V?1-1/4″x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS107-2676NNBowl lathe.
Ebo25×3625″36″$6,600Bowl lathe2 HP220V?1-1/4″x8 TPI RHMT #2EVS107-2676NNRemovable bed
Ebo25×8425″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 Freight10×1810″18″$190Mini1/2 HP110V84 lbs?MT #1Non-VS5 speeds, 750, 1100, 1600, 2200, 3200NN 
Harbor Freight12×33-3/812″33-3/8″$250Full-size3/4 HP120V184 lbs1″x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS600 – 2400YN 
Harbor Freight14×4014″40″$150Full-size1/2 HP110V88 lbsN/AMT #2 (?)Non-VS4 speeds: 1125, 1640, 2360, 3450NN 
Harbor Freight14×4114″41″$100Full-size1/2 HP110V88 lbs3/4″x10 TPI RH?Non-VS4 speeds: 1020, 1500, 2100, 3010NN 
Harbor Freight14×4314″43″$500Full-size1 HP120V282 lbs1″x8 TPI RHMT #2Non-VS10 speeds: 670-2900YN 
Harbor Freight8×128″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″$350Mini27 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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