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#8 in Wood Lathes

SHOP FOX W1704 8-Inch Benchtop Lathe

Name: SHOP FOX W1704 8-Inch Benchtop Lathe
Brand: Shop Fox
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

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$189.00 – $249.00

Compact 1/3HP benchtop lathe with 8-inch swing and 13 inches between centers, using variable speed from 700 to 3,200 RPM. Cast-iron construction with two tool rests for small spindle and pen work.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.0

User Sentiment

7.9

Value Score

9.1

Complaint Risk

8.8

Freshness

8.6

Community

8.1

Availability

9.3

Pros

Cheapest cast-iron lathe worth buying
Fine for pens, ornaments, and small spindles
Small enough for an apartment workshop

Cons

1/3HP motor stalls under modest cuts
Short 13-inch capacity between centers

Don't buy this if…

Do not buy expecting to turn anything larger than a pepper mill; this is strictly a small-work machine.

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SHOP FOX W1704 8-Inch Benchtop Lathe

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