Wood Lathes

22 products

22 products
Powermatic 3520C Lathe
Powermatic 3520C Lathe
Powermatic
Artisan 1420 EVS Mini Lathe
Artisan 1420 EVS Mini Lathe
Artisan
Apprentice 812 VS Mini Lathe
Apprentice 812 VS Mini Lathe
Apprentice
JET 1221 Variable Speed Midi Lathe
JET
Vicmarc VL300 EVS Lathe
Vicmarc VL300 EVS Lathe
Vicmarc
Powermatic PM2014 Lathe w/ Stand
Powermatic PM2014 Lathe w/ Stand
Powermatic
Powermatic 4224B Lathe
Powermatic 4224B Lathe
Powermatic
JET 1840 EVS Lathe 2 HP 230v JWL-1840EVS
JET 1840 EVS Lathe
JET
Powermatic PM2020 Lathe
Powermatic 2020B Lathe
Powermatic
JET 1640 EVS Lathe 1-1/2 HP 115v JWL-1640EVS
JET 1640 EVS Lathe
JET
Powermatic PM2014 Lathe
Powermatic PM 2014 Lathe
Powermatic
JET 1015 Electronic Variable Speed Mini Lathe
JET 1015 Electronic Variable Speed Mini Lathe
JET
Robust American Beauty Lathe 2 HP
Robust
Robust Sweet 16 Lathe 1.5 HP Long Bed
Robust Sweet 16 Lathe 1.5 HP
Robust
Robust SCOUT 14" Bench Lathe
Robust SCOUT 14 Inch Bench Lathe
Robust
Rikon 70-105 Mini Lathe
Rikon 70-105 Mini Lathe
Rikon
Oneway 2436 Lathe
Oneway 2436 Lathe
Oneway
Oneway 2416 Lathe
Oneway 2416 Lathe
Oneway
Oneway 2036 Lathe
Oneway 2036 Lathe
Oneway
Oneway 2016 Lathe
Oneway 2016 Lathe
Oneway
Oneway 1640 Lathe 2 HP
Oneway 1640 Lathe
Oneway
Oneway 1224 Lathe
Oneway 1224 Lathe
Oneway

Wood Lathes For Sale

The wood lathe is the center piece of the woodturning hobby, and having a reliable and safe wood lathe will unlock your creative potential. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps into woodturning or a seasoned professional making beautiful wooden bowls, we have the perfect lathe for you. Here at Craft Supplies USA, we offer reputable lathe brands like Powermatic, JET, Vicmarc, Rikon, Robust, and Oneway. We carry a large range of woodturning lathe sizes from compact mini lathes to powerful full-size machines that cater to every budget and skill level.

Powermatic Wood Lathes

Powermatic wood lathes are known for their high quality and exceptional value. The ever-popular Powermatic 3520C wood lathe particularly nails the performance for value ratio. Powermatic lathes feature heavy cast iron and steel construction, with powerful motors, reliable variable speed controls, and a slew of available accessories. The build quality and fit-and-finish is apparent in the machined and polished lathe bed, smooth tailstock quill, and sizable locking levers. Powermatic has several lathe models available with swing capacities ranging from 14” to 24” and motor power ranging from 1hp to 3hp. All Powermatic wood lathes are backed with a 5-year warranty and parts are readily available should the need arise. See our blog post with companion video, Powermatic 3520C Lathe - An Old Favorite Modernized, where take an in-depth look at this customer favorite lathe.

JET Wood Lathes

JET wood lathes are a great choice for hobbyist and professional turners alike. Their mini and midi size lathes are exceptional and have been the benchmark in this category for many years. The JET 1221 midi lathe is one of our favorite machines to recommend for beginners. JET also offers wood lathes that are very popular for turners making long spindles, such as the JET 1640 lathe and JET 1840 lathe each with 40” between centers capacity, perfect for furniture makers. JET lathes are backed with a 5-year warranty and parts are readily available making them a solid investment for your woodworking shop.

Vicmarc Wood Lathes

It’s no coincidence that so many professional turners choose Vicmarc lathes for their shops. Vimarc’s reputation for performance, quality, and reliability is unrivaled. The Vicmarc VL300 lathe is one of the most capable and durable lathes on the market today. Constructed of heavy cast iron and steel with a powerful 3hp motor, reliable variable speed drive, and heavy-duty headstock bearings, the Vicmarc VL300 is a favorite of production woodturners like Mike Mahoney and Glenn Lucas. Vicmarc lathes are made in Australia and are backed by our exclusive 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty making them a worthy investment for any serious woodturners workshop.

Robust Wood Lathes

Robust lathes are an ultra-premium brand made in the USA. Robust lathes are available in several models ranging from 16” to 25” diameter capacity. They are known for their innovative design, quality materials, and fit-and-finish that is second to none. Robust lathes feature stainless steel lathe beds, top quality motors, and premium remote controls. Robust lathes have one of the longest warranties in the industry at 7 years. While not for every budget, Robust lathes like the Robust American Beauty are truly at the leading edge of wood lathes available today.

Oneway Wood Lathes

Oneway lathes are a renowned brand made in Canada. They feature a unique tubular bed design with reliable and smooth speed controls and a heavy steel base. They offer a variety of models ranging from 12” to 24” diameter capacity. The Oneway 2436 is their flagship lathe showcasing their thoughtful engineering and quality construction.

Rikon Wood Lathes

If you are just starting out woodturning and are primarily interested in small projects and pen turning, Rikon lathes are a good option. The Rikon 70-105 mini lathe is a simple, no-frills mini lathe that’s built to provide years of service. We recommend Rikon lathes for those wanting to explore the craft of woodturning with minimal investment, without having to sacrifice quality and performance. Even at the entry level, Rikon lathes are backed by a 5-year warranty.

FAQs

The size of lathe you need depends on several factors: 

  1. The diameter of pieces you want to make
  2. The length of pieces you want to make
  3. Your available workshop space
  4. The electrical power available in your workspace

Let’s take a look at each of these in more detail.

Workpiece size: If you are turning pens and other mandrel based projects, any size lathe will do. As you start getting into turning larger diameter pieces you’ll want a lathe with a larger diameter capacity, which is commonly referred to as “swing”. A mini lathe may have a swing of 10”, but it may not have enough motor torque to efficiently turn a piece that size. Midi lathes typically have a 12” swing and a more powerful motor and can more easily handle a 10” blank that may bog down a mini lathe. If you are interested in making pieces 12” or larger, you’ll want to move to a full-size lathe. Not only does a full size lathe have more swing capacity, it will have a more powerful motor and importantly, have more mass to safely spin up a larger diameter blank. For most turners, a lathe with a 18-20” capacity is the sweet spot. 

If you are interested in spindle work, you have a lot of options. Because most spindles are smaller diameters, typically 3” or less, they don’t require as powerful a motor or as much lathe mass as a bowl blank. Most mini and midi size lathes have the option to add a bed extension to increase the between centers capacity. Many full-size lathes also offer optional bed extensions.

Available shop space: This one is pretty straightforward, if you have a small amount of space you’re going to need a lathe with a smaller footprint. Another consideration is portability. If your lathe will need to be moved out of the way when not in use, a smaller, lighter weight lathe will be the option. Full-size lathes are very heavy by design to give them stability. But that stability means they aren’t easy to move. 

Power requirements: The available power in your workspace will greatly influence your options for a lathe. If your workspace has a standard 120V/15A outlet, your options may be limited to a mini or midi size lathe. While some full-size lathes do run on 120V, they typically require a 20A circuit to provide power. Full-size lathes with more powerful motors (typically 1.5hp or more) will require 220V power with varying amp ratings depending on model. You should always consult a licensed electrician to make sure you have an appropriately sized electrical circuit for the lathe you are interested in.

We generally recommend a mini or midi size wood lathe for beginners. They are more affordable for those just getting into the woodturning hobby, and are sized to handle the kinds of projects a beginner should start with.

Many turners are introduced to the hobby with pen turning and other similar mandrel based projects. All the mini lathes we offer, like the JET 1015 lathe and Rikon 70-105 lathe, are great for pen turning, but a midi size lathe, like the JET 1221 lathe or the Artisan 1420 lathe, will allow you to grow your skills even further with capacity to turn small to medium size bowls, boxes, and platters. Not only are they physically larger than a mini lathe, but they have more powerful motors to handle larger pieces and heavier cuts than a mini lathe. If you have the budget, the JET 1221 lathe or the Artisan 1420 lathe are fantastic lathes for the beginner woodturner.

If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return your order within 90 days of purchase for a full refund.

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