Best selling Lathes
Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Scheppach DM1100T
Workpieces with a length of 1000 mm and a diameter of 350 mm can be processed on the Scheppach DM1100T lathe. A smooth-running 400 W induction motor with 4 speed settings ensures vibration-free turning for different material requirements. With a weight of 20 kg, the lathe has a stable stand thanks to its solid steel bed.
The Scheppach DM1100T lathe is perfectly suited for home hobby workshops due to its compact size. Wood and soft materials can be easily processed with the DM1100T, making it ideal for the needs of model builders and DIY enthusiasts.
Between the headstock with M18 thread and 4-prong center point and the tailstock, workpieces with a length of 1000 mm and a diameter of 350 mm can be securely fixed. This allows for the processing of larger workpieces without any issues. The adjustable tool rest enables powerful contact of the tool with the workpiece, resulting in smoother tool guidance and a better finish.
The lathe is easy to transport, allowing for flexible use. Its weight of 20 kg and solid steel bed provide a particularly stable stand and vibration-free operation.
The smooth-running 400 W induction motor with 4 speed settings delivers sufficient power. The high running smoothness also contributes to a better finish.
Thanks to the adjustable spindle speed (890 / 1260 / 1760 / 2600 min-1), the turning speed can be perfectly adapted to the material of the workpiece, ensuring ideal results at all times.
The package also includes 1 faceplate, 2 turning chisels (1 straight, 1 hollow), and a mounting kit for attachment to the workbench. Additionally, other turning tools are available separately.
2. Scheppach Tour à bois 550W
Scheppach - Lathe DM600VARIO 220-240V 50Hz 550W
With the Scheppach DM600VARIO, turning in your home workshop is truly enjoyable. Thanks to the mounting device, it can be securely bolted to the workbench, ensuring optimal stability and a smooth operation. Despite its compact and lightweight design, this lathe can handle workpieces up to 60 cm in length and 25 cm in diameter.
Powerful 550 W motor with stepless electronic speed control. No-load speed of 800-3000 min-1. Headstock with M18 thread including 4-prong live center and faceplate. Tailstock with quick-lock lever and live spindle tip. Tool rest with adjustable support surface. Includes faceplate (Ø 80 mm), 2 wrenches, and materials for workbench mounting.
Technical specifications:
Distance between centers: 600 mm
Frequency: 50 Hz
Max. height of centers above bed: 0 mm
Min. height of centers above bed: 0 mm
Height of the machine: 240 mm
Length of the machine: 980 mm
Width of the machine: 200 mm
Gross weight: 8.56 kg
Net weight: 6.8 kg
Power consumption: 1550 W
Length of tool rest: 174 mm
Voltage: 220-240 V.
3. Holzmann Quality rotary kit
Max total length: 56 cm. Handle: hardwood varnished. Handle length: 235 - 320 mm. Includes: 1 shaped tube (11 mm), 1 diamond-shaped cutter (6 mm), 1 round boring tool (20 mm), 1 oval turning chisel (27 mm), 1 heavy thrust tube (25 mm), 1 key tube (13 mm), and 1 wooden case with 2 locks.
4. Proxxon Fd 150/E
2-stage belt drive and additional electronic control enable spindle speeds of up to 5,000 rpm. The right cutting speed even for the smallest parts. For facing, longitudinal turning, unscrewing, taper turning, tapping and drilling. Complete with 3-jaw chuck and accompanying grain tip. Centre distance 150 mm. Centre height 55 mm. Centre height above support 33 mm. Machine bed: With dovetail guide made of aluminium continuous casting. Headstock: Made of die-cast aluminium. With quiet DC special motor, 2-stage belt drive and additional speed control: for high pulling power at lower speeds for larger workpieces and for the correct cutting speed even for the smallest parts. Relay switch with emergency stop function and restart protection. Precision-beared main spindle with through 8.5 mm bore. Fit on chuck side for standard collets type ER 11. Three-jaw chuck: Centrically clamping (inner jaws 1 - 20 mm, outer jaws 20 - 60 mm). Tailstock: Made of die-cast aluminium. With quill and accompanying grain tip (fit MK 0/short). Support: Is moved on the bed manually and clamped with a lever. Turnable steel holder for turning steels 6 x 6 mm. The machining is carried out with top slides (60 mm travel) and cross slides (40 mm travel). By adjusting the angle of the top slide, it is possible to turn cones up to +/- 45°. Setting wheels: With scale ring adjustable to 0 (1 graduation = 0.05 mm, 1 revolution = 1 mm). Other technical data: 230 Volt. 50/60 Hz. Centre distance 150 mm. Centre height 55 mm. Centre height above support 33 mm. Adjustment range face slide (X) 40 mm, top slide (Z) 60 mm. Steel holder for turning steels 6 x 6 mm. Spindle aperture 8.5 mm. 2-stage belt drive with speed control: stage 1 = 800 - 2,800/min. Level 2 = 1.500 - 5.000/min. Size approx. 360 x 150 x 150 mm. Weight approx. 4.5 kg. Built according to protection class 1.
5. Proxxon Turning tool set HSS
Especially suitable for threading with the lathe. Made from high-quality HSS steel with cobalt content. Fully ground. The wooden box contains a roughing tool, a parting tool, a center drill (also for layering), as well as left and right side tools.
6. Loc-Line Coolant hose system
LOC-LINE Coolant hose system 1/4", 78001/Assembly pliers 1/4"
Type 1/4" - 6 mm passage (15 l/min); segment outside diameter 12.5 mm or 16 mm.
Coolant hoses can be put together, adapted, extended and shortened easily by hand; neither coolant pressure nor machine vibrations can change the hose''s position.
Flat nozzles 41489, 49456 - ideal when sanding and for EDM applications.
7. Futuro BRW Tool holder
FUTURO Tool holder, SDJCR 2020K07
Adjustment angle 93°, screw clamping, angle of cut 0°, angle of inclination 0°.
8. Holzmann metal lathe
The Holzmann ED300ECO 230V bench lathe, with its compact design and equipped with a lead screw for threading or automatic longitudinal turning, is ideally suited for metal turning work in the DIY and model building sector, making it the perfect entry-level model in the field of machining technology.
9. Wiltec Wood lathe
There are various ways to express creativity and engage in craftsmanship, such as carving. With a carving chisel, you can create a unique bench from a piece of wood, give a personal dedication to a garden shed, or design one-of-a-kind game pieces. When it comes to carving, there are no limits to creativity. To ensure you have everything you need for carving, this set includes a lathe and 12 carving chisels.
The carving chisels feature steel blades and wooden handles.
Maximum cutting diameter: 350 mm
Maximum cutting length: 1000 mm
Lathe diameter: maximum 280 mm
Faceplate: diameter 143 mm
Flat chisel straight: 6.35 mm (¼″) & 12.7 mm (½″)
Hollow chisel: 6.35 mm (¼″)
Flat chisel, slightly rounded: 6.35 mm (¼″)
Double-sided skew chisel: 6.35 mm (¼″)
Skew chisel: 6.35 mm (¼″)
V-parting tool: 9.5 mm (⅜″) / 12.7 mm (½″) / 15.8 mm (⅝″)
Chisel with a pointed blade: 6.35 mm (¼″)
Round blade, slightly curved: 6.35 mm (¼″)
Straight chisel: 9.5 mm (⅜″)
For precise and safe carving, the workpiece should be securely clamped. Therefore, this set of lathe and carving chisels is an optimal combination. The lathe features a smooth-running 400-watt motor and a 4-speed adjustable belt drive, allowing the turning speed to be perfectly adapted to the material of the workpiece.
The lathe offers an extra-large clamping area, enabling the processing of workpieces up to 1000 mm in length, and thanks to the included faceplate, a maximum diameter of 350 mm is provided. The tool rest and guide frame ensure comfortable handling of the turning chisel and allow for optimal freedom of movement. Additionally, the lathe not only has a safety switch but also automatically shuts off when the housing cover is opened.
10. Röhm Fixed centring tips
The solid centering point from Röhm is a precise tool specifically designed for use in lathes. It meets the DIN 806 standard and is made from high-quality tool steel, ensuring high hardness and durability. With a point angle of 60° and a full tip, it allows for exact centering of workpieces, which is essential for precise machining. The total length of 80 mm provides versatile applicability in various lathes. This centering point is ideal for professionals who value quality and precision.
- Made from hardened and ground tool steel
- Meets the DIN 806 standard for high precision
- Point angle of 60° for optimal centering.
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