Lathe buying guide

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Best Midi Wood Lathes of 2025 for Every Woodturner’s Workshop

Midi lathes are a favored choice among woodturners due to their balance of motor power, compact size, and affordability. These machines offer the perfect blend of functionality and efficiency. Typically featuring a bed or lathe swing of 12-14 inches, midi lathes provide ample torque, speed, and horsepower, all in a space-saving design that fits conveniently

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What is a Mini Lathe?

A lathe is a machine that rotates a workpiece and a mini lathe indicates the size of the machine and subsequent workpiece size compared to a full-sized, industrial floor standing lathe. As the smallest lathe size a mini lathe is sometimes also called a micro lathe or pen lathe. The latter name comes from the

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