midi-lathe
8 posts tagged "midi-lathe".
- Roundups
Best Lathes for Beginners 2026: By Budget and Goal
The best beginner lathes for 2026 by budget: the WEN 3424T, a used Rikon, the Jet JWL-1221VS pick, and the Laguna Revo 1216, plus what to budget for tooling.
- 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.
- 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
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.
- Lathe Reviews
Jet JWL-1221VS vs Rikon 70-220VSR: Midi Lathe Comparison
Jet JWL-1221VS vs Rikon 70-220VSR compared spec by spec: speed range, spindle thread, build quality, what each does better, and the verdict by turner type.
- 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.
- Lathe Reviews
Jet JWL-1221VS Review: The Midi Lathe Owners Recommend
The Jet JWL-1221VS midi lathe reviewed: verified specs, the variable-speed experience, what a 12-inch swing really turns, and who should buy a Rikon.