woodturning-lathes
14 posts tagged "woodturning-lathes".
- Roundups
Best Full-Size Wood Lathes 2026: Ranked and Compared
The best full-size wood lathes for 2026, ranked: the Jet JWL-1840EVS pick, the 110-volt Laguna Revo 18|36, the Grizzly G0766, and the Powermatic 3520C.
- Roundups
Best Midi Lathes 2026: Ranked and Compared
The best midi lathes for 2026, ranked: the Jet JWL-1221VS pick, the budget WEN 3424T, the Laguna Revo 1216 for outboard work, and the used Rikon 70-220VSR.
- Lathe Comparisons
Grizzly G0766 vs Powermatic 3520C: Value vs Premium
Grizzly G0766 versus Powermatic 3520C: $4,000 with 3 HP and 22-inch swing against $5,999 with 726 lbs of cast iron and a five-year warranty. Which to buy.
- Guides
Lathe Size Guide: What Swing and Between-Centers Actually Mean
Lathe swing, between-centers distance, and headstock type explained by project size, so you choose the right machine without overbuying or underbuying.
- Guides
Wood Lathe Speed Guide: Safe RPM by Blank Size
Safe RPM ranges for woodturning by blank diameter, with the standard AAW formula, an original speed chart, and what actually happens when you run too fast.
- Guides
Lathe Stand and Shop Setup Guide: Height, Ballast, and Power
Lathe stand height, ballast, 110V vs 220V power, and shop footprint planning for midi and full-size lathes, with real numbers for the common machines.
- Guides
Midi Lathe vs Full-Size Lathe: Which Should You Buy?
Midi lathe versus full-size floor lathe, compared by project size, price, electrical needs, and upgrade path: a direct answer to the common beginner fork.
- Lathe Comparisons
Powermatic 3520C vs Laguna Revo 18|36: Tradition vs Modern
Powermatic 3520C versus Laguna Revo 18|36 compared: $5,999 cast-iron tradition against $3,649 VFD induction design, with spec table and verdict by buyer type.
- Lathe Comparisons
WEN 3424T vs Jet JWL-1221VS: Budget vs Variable Speed
WEN 3424T versus Jet JWL-1221VS compared: $369 fixed belt speeds versus $990 continuous variable speed, with spec table and verdict by turner type.
- Lathes
Grizzly G0766 Review: 22-Inch Swing, 3 HP Floor Lathe
Grizzly G0766 reviewed: 3 HP VFD floor lathe, 22-inch swing, 42-inch between centers, and how it compares to the Powermatic 3520C on price and support.
- Lathes
Jet JWL-1840EVS Review: Full-Size Floor Lathe at $3,959
Jet JWL-1840EVS reviewed: 2 HP EVS, 18.5-inch swing, 40.5-inch between centers, a sliding headstock, and $3,959 set against the Powermatic 3520C.
- Lathes
Laguna Revo 1216 Review: Outboard Swing and PWM Speed
Laguna Revo 1216 reviewed: three-range PWM speed control, 12.5-inch swing over bed, 16-inch outboard swing, electronics notes, and owner experience at $1,099.
- Lathes
Rikon 70-220VSR Review: Speed, Swing, and Successor
Rikon 70-220VSR review: 250 to 3,850 RPM, 12.5-inch swing, 20-inch capacity, owner experience, and what the discontinuation means for used-market buyers today.
- Lathes
Wen 3424T Review: Fixed Speeds, Budget Price, Long Bed
Wen 3424T (now sold as the LA3424): five belt-drive speeds from 520 to 3,400 RPM, 12-inch swing, 18-inch between centers, $369 entry-level pricing.