VEVOR Benchtop Wood Lathe, 10 in x 18 in, 0.5 HP 370W Power Wood Turning Lathe Machine, 5 Variable Speeds 780/1320/1920/2640/3840 RPM with Rod Injection Wrenches Faceplate Foot Pads, for Woodworking

This lathe is perfect for a newbie, ive made tons of bowls on it so far

I have turned birch boxes and oak wands on it so far pain in the butt to get to the pulleys so I haven’t been changing any speeds but kiss tested true the bar is small so you will want a longer one but for a beginner to learn and make stuff hell yeah and that long throw is important if like me you are using different chucks. Would have given 5 stars if the pulley system was more manageable like on the vevor 14x40 but great value for the money

This is the exact same 10 x 18 lathe as Rockler and WEN sell. I believe Harbor Freight and Rikon also sell a version of this lathe. The main difference is the color of the paint. As such, it has the same list of pros and cons as those models. The 22" bed extension for the Rockler 10 x 18 bolts right on with no issues, although I did decide to repaint the lathe base and extension so that everything matched.The 1/2 HP motor is perhaps a little on the small side for this lathe, but so long as you're not using it in a high-production commercial environment it should be more than adequate. Yes, it is possible to stall the lathe if a turning tool catches, but I have not personally found stalling to be an issue under normal conditions. While not as versatile as continuous variable speed, the selection of speeds is more than adequate.The spindle is threaded 1" x 8tpi, and both the headstock and the tailstock are set up with MT2 tapers so finding accessories is easy. The included drive center and live center are more than adequate and should serve well for many years. Be advised that the socket for the tool rest is 16mm as opposed to 5/8" so you will find that some of the aftermarket rests do not fit perfectly. I've got a nice curved stainless steel tool rest for bowl turning that I cannot use because it will not stay in place due to fitting too loosely. (I'll make an adapter sleeve for it...eventually.)All in all, I'm happy with my purchase and have been enjoying wood turning. I would highly recommend this lathe to anyone considering buying a mid-size lathe--especially if you're running tight on funds.

This company is amazing. I ordered this item as I was in the process of building a workshop.I didn’t open the box until after the return date had passed. The box was rough and I should have opened it sooner.It was damaged and parts were missing. I contacted customer support and explained the situation to them. They didn’t hesitate for a second to help me and in less than a week a new unit arrived. I have purchased a few other Vevor products before and now I’m going to be buying a lot more of them.5 stars all the way 👍👍👍👍👍

When end drilling rods it does not drill straight like my bigger lathe. Very disappointing.

It is a working tabletop lathe. I like it but it will only turn limited sized work 10"Dx18"L.

Overall works good smooth running motor able to turn right out of the box . The cast iron has some flaws but only cosmetic. Just oil it up and start turning. Also very heavy duty does not move while turning your project. Don’t believe the reviews electric motor just don’t stop running that easy.

The media could not be loaded. Need to have a better stables. Machine moves while operating. It’s better to provide accessory drill into ground to hold the machine and keep it from moving around. I will keep the machine. Hopefully they send me something to hold the machine at least 4 long bolts and hex nuts. Place on wood table or ground.