Top rated Lathes
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Proxxon MICRO lathe DB 250
Creating models is a beautiful and useful hobby. Glasses, cups, pots, and columns for table dolls can be made. For railway modeling, tanks, windows, and light signs can be produced. Dolls and legs for dolls, as well as many other objects for any hobby, can be manufactured with this device. The electronic speed control allows for semi-automatic coloring at low speeds. The spindle has a bore of 10 mm for mass production of various components. The powerful motor features electronic speed regulation. The chassis is made of profiled aluminum. A centering clamp with a tension spindle is also included. Support for adjustable tools in all directions is provided.
2. 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.
3. Holzmann Turning professional basic set
The self-centering 4-jaw chuck DP95 provides stability to the workpiece during processing. With the 4 different jaws included in the set, a clamping range of 5 to 92 mm is covered. Suitable for Holzmann lathes.
4. Proxxon Röhm gear rim drill chuck
Chuck with tooth ring. Clamping range of 0.5 - 6.5 mm. Industrial version with high run-out accuracy (approved up to 10,000/min). Complete with pin B 10 x MK 0/short. For the tailstock of the FD 150/E.
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. Holzmann Woodturning lathe
Holz Lathe Holzmann Machines D300F_230V.
7. Proxxon Three-jaw chuck
Centrically exciting. Clamping range with reversing jaws inside from 1.5 to 32 mm, outside from 12 to 65 mm. Chuck with internal thread M 16 x 1 for screwing onto the main spindle of the DB 250.
8. Proxxon Turning tool set
The Proxxon Turning Tool Set is a high-quality toolset specifically designed for use in lathes. With a total of six different turning tools made from cobalt-containing HSS steel, this set offers excellent cutting quality and durability. The tools are pre-ground and include boring tools, roughing tools, parting tools, point tools, as well as right and left side tools. This variety allows for a wide range of machining applications, from rough cuts to fine finishing work. The set is suitable for use with the Proxxon Lathe FD 150/E and comes in a practical wooden case that ensures safe storage and easy transport. The compact dimensions of the tools, measuring 6 x 6 x 60 mm, make them ideal for precise work in metal processing.
- Made from high-quality, cobalt-containing HSS steel for increased durability
- Includes various tools: boring tool, roughing tool, parting tool, point tool, and side tools
- Pre-ground for immediate readiness and precise results
- Suitable for the Proxxon Lathe FD 150/E
- Delivered in a sturdy wooden case for secure storage.
9. Proxxon Pd 250/E
For facing, longitudinal and taper turning, thread cutting. For machining steel, brass, aluminium and plastic. Mounting flange for mounting the PF 230 drilling and milling unit. Centre distance 250 mm. Center height 70 mm. Centre height above support 43 mm. Machine bed: Made of cast iron with wide-legged prismatic guide. For vibration-free working even under high loads. Rear flange for mounting the PF 230 milling machine. Covered guide spindle. Headstock: Made of die-cast aluminium. Precision bearing mounted main spindle (concentricity without chuck 1/100 mm) with 10.5 mm clearance. Chuck side 70 mm to 14 mm hollow drilled. With MK 2 recording. Rotary switch for switching on the automatic feed via guide and feed spindle (optionally 0.05 or 0.1 mm/rev). Tailstock: Made of die-cast aluminium. Sleeve Ø 20 mm, extendable up to 30 mm. With millimetre scale, MK 1 receptacle and accompanying grain tip. Support: Bed slide made of die-cast zinc. Cross slides and top slides made of steel (adjustment 60 or 45 mm). Reversible steel holder for turning steels size 8 x 8 mm. Drive: Quiet DC special motor with 3-stage belt drive for 300 - 900 and 3,000 rpm. By additional speed control (full shaft electronics), depending on the belt transmission ratio, also infinitely adjustable to 100 - 300 or 1,000/min. Right and left rotation. Relay switch with emergency stop function and restart protection. Lathe chuck: High-quality 3-jaw chuck to DIN 8386 Class 1 (concentricity tolerance 0.04 mm). Clamping range through reversible jaws from 2 - 75 mm. In addition, lathe chuck protection with safety cut-out. Handwheels: Made of aluminium, with adjustable scale ring (1 graduation = 0.05 mm, 1 revolution = 1 mm). Thread cutting device: With change gears for left-hand and right-hand threads of the most important pitches (0.5 - 0.625 - 0.7 - 0.75 - 0.8 - 1 - 1.25 - 1.5). Other technical data: 230 V. 50/60 Hz. Size L 560, T 270, H 170 mm. Weight approx. 12 kg.
10. 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.
