Best Gunsmith Lathe of 2022

-Best Gunsmith Lathe Reviews-

A true gunsmith knows the importance of high-quality tools and machinery in his factory, shop, forgery, etc. While the saying, “Only a bad workman blames his tools” is still true, we are talking here about the gunsmith lathes which can make your job so much easier and pleasant. That is why we selected the best gunsmith lathes that are available on the market in our opinion in order to help you save time and concentrate on your primary job without having to make research. Scroll down to pick the best gunsmith lathe for your needs.

Since a quality lathe is vital for the process of making guns, and for the final quality of the gun, we only selected lathes based on their quality and we concentrated less on the price. You will find however a lather that comes with both a great value for the money and quality. Without further ado, let’s proceed to the gunsmith lathes themselves and help you decide which is the best for you.

Great Priced Mini Gunsmith Lathe

Mophorn Metal Lathe 7 x 14 Inch Precision Mini Lathe Variable Speed 2500 RPM 550W

This time a table lathe from Mophorn, similar to the previous one, but with some different specifications, it comes at a reasonable price and smaller dimensions. So here you basically get a combo of flexibility and low price. While I cannot say that any Lathe is silent, this one is a little less noisy than the Shop Fox we previously reviewed and it is comparable with the first Shop Fox on our list.

This is another best buy in terms of value for the money and resistance over time. People reported using this machine for a long time and still working as new with the appropriate repairs. The combo lathe works with all sorts of metals including aluminum, copper, steel and brass. The motor is advertised as heavy duty with 110V, although I do not consider other than normal for this kind of lathe.

Coming at a weight of 83 lbs., the Mophorn Lathe is not one of the smallest neither one of the lightest lathes out there, but I would say it can be carried by 2 men with ease or one strong man although I would not advise it.

If you want more specifications and reviews you can check the website by clicking the link above or visit the manufacturer’s site. Overall I recommend this lathe as a strong option for both amateur and professional gunsmiths.

Best Gunsmith Lathe for the Money

SHOP FOX M1016 10-Inch by 20-Inch Metal Lathe

Shop Fox is a very reliable company which manufactures a lot of industrial machinery and tools for professionals including lathes. The M1016 10-inch Lathe is made for easier handling and positioning, being perfect for use in narrow spaces. On top of that, it does not come with a table of its own so you can move it around based on what your needs are. This is great if you want flexibility and ease of use. You can move it around with help from one person and considering the price this is one of the best bangs for your buck.

As technical specifications, it features 3 jaw chuck which centers a 1.5 inches round of CRS within 0.005 to 0.010 from the chuck jaws, a tailstock with a travel of 1/2 inches, a 4-way toolpost, a lot of wrenches of different sizes and types, thread range of 12 at 0.4-3.0 mm. Besides these, it comes with a compound rest that has a big travel range and a small backlash. There are a lot more specs about this lathe, although I will not enumerate all of them here. If you want more info visit the website.

The build of this Lathe stands out as being of fine quality. It is true that you will have to invest a little more money if you want top specifications but for the price, I consider the M1016 Shop Fox Lathe as one of the best gunsmith lathes out there. Check it out!

Best Gunsmith Lathe (Overall)

Shop Fox M1112 12-Inch by 36-Inch Gunsmithing Lathe

The Shop Fox Lathe is on another level. If you have the resources to pay for this incredible machinery you will get most of your investment back sooner than you would expect. This lathe not only that comes with an incredible build quality but it also has top of the line features and tools that only a skilled gunsmith can appreciate.

Some technical specifications include a spindle bore of 1-5/8 inches, a D1-5 Camlock Mount, a vast range of speeds from 70 RPM to 1400 RPM, a 6 inch 3-Jaw chuck that comes with two different sets of jaws, a follow rest, a quick change toolpost, a 220V motor with 2 HP, single-phase, 12 A and 1725 RPM. There are so many specifications that I do not have the time to enumerate all here. All I have to say is that you will get most of what you would expect from a gunsmith lathe of this magnitude. You can see more specifications on Amazon’s page by clicking the link above.

Again, if you have the money and space, the Shop Fox M1112 might prove to be the best gunsmith lathe money can buy at the moment. We definitely recommend it!

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