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WEN 7-by 12-Inch Benchtop Metal Lathe (Variable Speed, Two Direction)

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Amazon has WEN 7" x 12" Benchtop Metal Lathe (ML712) on sale for $530.87. Shipping is free.

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Features:

Turn aluminum, steel, brass, and more up to 12 inches in length or 7 inches in diameter
Two full variable speed ranges allow for operation anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM in either direction
Threading dial indicator helps turn 18 different screw thread sizes ranging from 12 to 52 TPI
Operate either manually or with the adjustable auto feed
Features a 3-jaw chuck, 5/16-inch capacity tool post, an MT3 spindle taper, an MT2 tailstock taper, a 5/16-inch tool rest, a 4-amp motor

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- Our research indicates that this offer is $149.10 lower (22% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $679.97.
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- 2-year warranty
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Written by iconian | Staff

Amazon has WEN 7" x 12" Benchtop Metal Lathe (ML712) on sale for $530.87. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Features:

Turn aluminum, steel, brass, and more up to 12 inches in length or 7 inches in diameter
Two full variable speed ranges allow for operation anywhere from 100 to 2500 RPM in either direction
Threading dial indicator helps turn 18 different screw thread sizes ranging from 12 to 52 TPI
Operate either manually or with the adjustable auto feed
Features a 3-jaw chuck, 5/16-inch capacity tool post, an MT3 spindle taper, an MT2 tailstock taper, a 5/16-inch tool rest, a 4-amp motor

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff

About this deal:
- Our research indicates that this offer is $149.10 lower (22% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $679.97.
About this product:
- 2-year warranty
About this store:
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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blueman123

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On eBay you can get 8x14 new lathe for a similar price. They are much much beefier than the 7x12 kind, i would go strongly consider going that way

climbhard13

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Most used machining equipment is all about the condition. Something high quality like a South Bend or Logan that spent it's whole life being used everyday in a factory is more likely to be worn out than a cheaper import model that a hobbyist bought new and used a few times a year. Make sure everything moves smoothly with minimal backlash, make sure you're getting ALL the parts since you don't want to be on a never ending hunt for parts, and with as much tooling as possible. Seriously, tool steel and chucks and drills will cost you more than the lathe it's self over time.

There are several friendly machining forums like hobbymachinist that are a big source of info. PracticalMachinist is geared more towards professionals but it's a treasure trove of knowledge.

climbhard13

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I had a harbor freight branded one as my first lathe. They work for small bushings and the like but can't take a very deep cut so the work goes slow. Cheap carbide tooling really helps a newbie out so your not grinding your own HSS tooling.

Honestly for this price you can usually find a used old lathe on Craigslist that will have considerably more capacity, versatility, and a higher resale value. Keep in mind though that the footprint will be far far larger.

All said, it's a decent first lathe that you'll end up out growing pretty quickly if you're actually using it on a regular basis. For this price, it's an easy introduction into the amazing world of machining.

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SKV4m

Nov 28, 2023 10:52 PM

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SKV4mNov 28, 2023 10:52 PM

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ive seen enough lathe videos to know that i should stay far away from this

alcatraaz

Nov 29, 2023 05:02 AM

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alcatraazNov 29, 2023 05:02 AM

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Read that as Bhenchod 🤣🤣

q2n

Nov 29, 2023 01:24 PM

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q2nNov 29, 2023 01:24 PM

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Those going the used route should note that most American-made (and other quality) machines have adjustments for wear. Spindle bearings and slide gibs can be tightened, etc.

Many don't realize this and believe a machine is worn out when it really just needs some tuning.

Now if only there were similar tweaks available for the human body. Grin

Sprokitz

Nov 30, 2023 03:56 AM

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SprokitzNov 30, 2023 03:56 AM

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Quote from Gor32

What kind of mill are we talking?

I worked at Bethlehem Steel Co. The rolls we machined (in my primary shop) were for rolling plate steel, sheet metal, I beams, RR track, z piling, aluminum foil, power generation. I worked all over the plant at different jobs, each were a sight to behold and a unique experience.

Gor32

Nov 30, 2023 09:32 AM

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Very cool. I am sure your machines dwarfed ours. The biggest milling machine we had was only 3 stories tall.

Sprokitz

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Quote from Gor32

Very cool. I am sure your machines dwarfed ours. The biggest milling machine we had was only 3 stories tall.

3 stories, that's impressive ! The majority of milling we did in my shop was all horizontal.. Key ways, drive flats and pods. So, where do or did you work ?

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Manufacturer:	WEN
Model Number:	ML712
Product SKU:	B0CBVTPFRC
UPC:	44459907121
ASIN:	B0CBVTPFRC
Brand:	WEN
Item model number:	ML712
Manufacturer:	WEN

WEN 7-by 12-Inch Benchtop Metal Lathe (Variable Speed, Two Direction)

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