10 Best Wood Lathe of February 2026
List of Top Rated Wood Lathe from thousands of customer reviews & feedback.
Updated On Feb 2026
1,539 Reviews Studied
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WEN 3421 3.2-Amp 8" by 12" Variable Speed Mini Benchtop Wood Lathe Read Review
- Perfect for pens, bowls, cups, chess pieces, and other small workpieces
- Fits workpieces up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide
- 3.2-Amp motor provides over 50% more power than most 8-inch wood lathes
- Adjust the soft start variable speed motor anywhere from 750 to 3200 RPM
- Features a 2.3-Inch face plate, an MT1 spindle and tailstock taper, and two interchangeable tool rests
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WEN 3424T 4.5-Amp 12-Inch by 18-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Wood Lathe Read Review
- Attack work pieces up to 18 inches long and 12 inches wide
- Switch between five different speeds: 520, 900, 1400, 2150, or 3400 RPM
- Includes 3-1/8 inch Faceplate for turning bowls, cups and other non-spindle work pieces
- MT2 tailstock and headstock tapers allow for compatibility with a wide variety of Lathe Accessories
- Features a 4. 5A motor, an MT2 headstock spur center, an MT2 tailstock live center, an 8-inch tool rest, and an on-board accessory holder
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SHOP FOX W1704 1/3-Horsepower Benchtop Lathe Read Review
- Motor: 1/3 HP, 2 Amp, 110V, Single-phase, 60 Hz
- 12-inch distance between centers
- 8-inch swing over bed
- Cast iron construction and infinitely variable speed control
- Includes two tool rests
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JET JWL-1015 10"x 15" Wood Lathe (719100) Read Review
- 15-1/2" BETWEEN CENTERS
- SIX SPINDLE SPEEDS: 500/840/1,240/1,800/2,630/3,975
- Integrated 24-position indexing
- IMPROVED TENSIONING SYSTEM: Easier access to belts.
- INCREASED RIGIDITY: Wider bed ways.
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Mophorn Wood Lathe 14" x 40", Power Wood Turning Lathe 1/2HP 4 Speed 1100/1600/2300/3400RPM, Benchtop Wood Lathe with 3... Read Review
- 【1/2 HORSE POWER MOTOR】- 1/2 Horse Power motor, Voltage: 120V. The powerful motor starts softly offering motor's maximize safety and low noise.
- 【4 GRADE SPEEDS】- The adjustable belts can be adjust with ease and accuracy within 3400 RPM, 1100, 1600, 2300, 3400prm available.
- 【LARGE WORK CAPACITY】- 40" (1000mm) distance between centers, Cutting Diameter 14" (350mm). High concentricity. Moving tailstock to adjust proper distances for workpieces.
- 【SOLID STEEL CONSTRUCTION】- Solid steel constructed wood lathes for durability and strength, providing increased stability and smooth operation, reducing vibration.
- 【FREE WRENCHES & CHISELS】- 3 wrenches are for easy using and maintainance. 3 chisels for free also, 1 x Skew Chisel, 1 x Shear Scraper and 1 x Spindle Gouge.
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PSI Woodworking LCHSS8 Wood Lathe 8pc HSS Chisel Set Read Review
- Ideal chisel kit for turning pens pepper mills spindles bowls and lots more woodturning projects of all sizes
- Each chisel measures 16-1/4" in length with a 6-1/4" M2 High Speed Steel blade and a 10" hardwood turned handles
- Set includes (8) chisels 3/16" Parting Tool 5/8" Spear Scraper 1" Skew Chisel 5/8" Skew Chisel 5/8" Round Nose Scraper 1/2" Bowl Gouge 3/4" Spindle Gouge 7/8" Roughing Gouge
- Includes wooden case for storage and carrying
- Great for woodworkers woodturners and penturners of all skill levels
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WEN LA4444 4-Inch 4-Jaw Self-Centering Chuck Set with 1-Inch x 8TPI Thread Read Review
- Scroll chuck perfect for holding bowls, spindles, and other unwieldy wood lathe projects
- Internal jaws tighten around workpieces varying from 1.6 to 2.8 inches in size
- External jaws spread inside of workpieces with pilot holes ranging from 2 to 3.2 inches
- Included screw chuck provides even more options for supporting your projects
- Features a 1” x 8 TPI thread for compatibility with the majority of wood lathes on the market
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JET JWL-1221VS 12"x21" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe (719200) Read Review
- VERSATILITY: 24 integrated indexing positions.
- CONVENIENCE: Easy-to-reach controls and DRO.
- OPTIMAL SPEED: Choose from 60 to 3,600 RPM.
- INNOVATION: Ratchet-style belt tension system (patent pending).
- ON-BOARD STORAGE: Two handy tool caddies.
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SENDUO Wood Lathe 14" x 40", Power Wood Turning Lathe 1/2HP 4 Speed 1100/1600/2300/3400RPM, Benchtop Wood Lathe with 3 C... Read Review
- 【POWER MOTOR】:1/2 Horse Power motor, Voltage: 120V.When the powerful motor starts, the sound is soft and will not bring noise during work.
- 【4 ADJUSTABLE SPEEDS】: You can adjust the speed by adjusting the position of the belt on the pulley. 4 kinds of speeds 3400 RPM, 1100RPM, 1600RPM, 2300RPM can be adjusted freely according to work needs.
- 【40" ADJUSTMENT DISTANCE】:The distance between the centers is 40"(1000mm) ,Cutting diameter is 14" (350mm),You can adjust the appropriate position according to the needs of the work.
- 【ROBUST AND DURABLE】:The lathe is constructed of strong solid steel. The surface is smooth and beautiful after spraying. It runs smoothly and has high stability when working.
- 【FREE 3 CHISELS & WRENCHES】:Free 3 chisels to help you DIY woodworking workpieces. The accessories include wrenchs for easy assembly and disassembly.
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200W CNC Mini Lathe Machine Tool DIY Woodworking Wood lathe Milling machine Grinding Polishing Beads Drill Rotary Tool S... Read Review
- Specially designed for the home DIY enthusiasts and hobbies,small and portable size with strong power.
- Super large torque ball bearing motor, maximum rotating speed up to 8000RPM providing ultra strong cutting power with low noise, you can use it at home.
- Transparent organic dustproof glass cover with super convective cooling hole, the welding line is covered with a full heat shrinkable tube.
- With 7 levels of power adapter enable you to adjust the rotating speed easily to meet different cutting speed.
- High quality aluminum alloy base and pure steel structure drill chuck.
