Best Brake Lathes in 2026

No More Noise – This Shark Industries Ammco 6920 style band functions as an effective silencer for vented rotors.

Adjustable Design – Use the adjustable features to get the perfect fit on either small or large rotor sizes.

Built to Last – This 9” silencer band is made with durable rubber and designed to hold up well over time.

Rikon mini lathe: This Rikon mini lathe features a ½ motor that provides ample power for all turning needs. With a 10” swing and 18” between centers, this mini lathe also has a self ejecting tail stock and has easy access to speed change.

Sturdy and Dedicated: Designed specifically at the request of pen turners who wanted a sturdy, dedicated machine for their craft. This scaled-down, basic mini lathe is made from cast iron, so vibration is not a factor, unlike other lathes made of aluminum.

5 speed ranger: This mini lathe has a 5 speed range that covers the bases for boring barrel holes, roughing out pen billets, turning to shape and finishing.

Safety paddle switch

MT#1 spur center

MT#1 live center

Width: 1 3/4"

Extra Long

Premium grad rubber

ADDED PROTECTION: Inverter is completely enclosed.

SMOOTH MOVEMENT: Tailstock features ACME threads.

CONVENIENCE: Leg-mounted tool holder, and easy-to-access digital readout (DRO).

15-1/2" between centers

Integrated 24-position indexing

Three variable-speed ranges (200–1,050/300–1,750/600–3,600)

Variable Speed

16 TPI Reversible Lead screw

Forward and reverse in all speeds

Works with Ammco Brake Lathes

For use with Pro-Cut On Car Brake Lathes

Sliding headstock pivots 360 degrees with 7 positive locking positions (0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 270 degrees)

Variable speed from 400-3,000 RPM

Positive locking tool rest with redesigned clamping

For use with Pro-Cut On Car Brake Lathes

Thicker silencer for solid rotors

Made for Ammco models 3000 and 4000

Use with spindle ring 23682

It's easy to install

Added Precision: Digital indexing readout simplifies the indexing process.

Customizable Versatility: Magnetic-backed moveable control box.

Maximum Comfort: Adjustable riser blocks provide four inches of height adjustment.

Attack workpieces up to 18 inches long and 12 inches wide

Switch between five different speeds: 520, 900, 1400, 2150, or 3400 RPM

Includes 3-1/8 inch faceplate for turning bowls, cups and other non-spindle workpieces

INFINITELY-VARIABLE SPEED: Conveniently-located digital readout lets you adjust speed from 40 to 3,200 RPM.

VERSATILE POSITIONING: Sliding headstock pivots 360 degrees.

MAXIMIZE WORKING COMFORT: 4" cast iron risers allow user to adjust height of lathe.

Works on any brake lathe with a 1" arbor.

MADE IN USA!

?¡¾PRODUCT PARAMETER¡¿ ?Motor Speed: 12000rpm ? Input Voltage/Current/Power: 12V DC/5A/60W ?Axis X travel: 32mm;Axis Z travel: 145mm ?Max Diameter of Machined Material: 100mm ? Machining Accuracy: 0.05mm.

?¡¾MAIN PARTS¡¿ Headstock, tailstock, long machine bed, big slider, small slider, motor blade, gear, connection block, belt cover etc. All of the parts are made of metal except belt cover.

?¡¾GOOD PERFORMANCE¡¿Maximum motor power is 60W by using more powerful motor.With 0.02mm accuracy of scale lines, the hand wheel increases the precision of workpiece machining.

4 hex wrenches, 100-2000 RPM spindle speed:

MT #2 spindle taper, MT #1 tailstock taper

Double ended wrench, socket head wrench

For all FMC/John Bean and TruCut #400/401 Lathes

Right and left hand tool holders

Triangular Carbide Insert #407 has three cutting edges

Precise Engineering: Ideal for professionals, this power metal lathe's high-precision 4-inch 3-jaw chuck handles both square and round objects with equal aplomb. It's especially suitable for jobs requiring high accuracy, such as threading.

Large Working Capacity: This metal working lathe cranks out 550W and handles small to medium projects. It provides a 7.09"/180 mm swing over bed and 13.78"/350 mm center distance so that you can manage more extensive projects.

Upgrade Design: This small metal lathe uses metal gear instead of a nylon one. Aluminum handwheel can increase service life. Automatic power-off protection switch to make it safer. An extra LED lamp can help you finish processing in places with insufficient light.

Application:Wood, plastic, soft metals (aluminum, copper, etc.). Softwood, hardwood

You can use the three-jaw chuck or collet (1 ~ 6mm) clamping the workpiece, center gongs high 25mm, center distance of 135mm.

Motor speed:20000rev/min

6 IN 1 MULTIFUNCTION LATHE: Mini 6 in 1 lathe machine can be assembled into 6 kinds of different lathes,for DIY assembly of sawing machine, grinder, driller, wood lathe, metal lathe, miller,but you can use only one kind of these lathes at the same time.

GREAT HANDCRAFT TOOL KIT: Great handcraft tool kit for DIY, hobby, model making, crafts, students, small parts processing, etc,very interesting to install and use, perfect gift for lathe DIY enthusiasts.

PROCESS MATERIAL: Made of advanced aluminum alloy and zinc alloy, durable and non-deformable for usage,can process soft, non - ferrous, precious metals,three plywood,cork,thin aluminum,and organic glass

1.Application:Wood, plastic, soft metals (aluminum, copper, etc.). Softwood, hardwood can be processed, can be arbitrary shape creation. When the general metal lathe turning down to 2000 rpm rev / min.

2.Tool is high speed steel, machine soft, nonferrous metals, precious metals, and the use of intermediate block heightening, more expanded to a diameter range 50mm.

3.You can use the three-jaw chuck or collet (1 ~ 6mm) clamping the workpiece, center gongs high 25mm, center distance of 135mm.

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Compatible: 5278 7X12 Mini Lathe 5278 G8688 7X12 Mini Lathe G8688 33684 7X10 Mini Lathe B33684 7X10 Mini Lathe 03911 7 X 12 Mini Lathe 3911 7X10" Mini Lathe 03911 82500 7X12" Mini Lathe 82500 82710 7X14" Mini Lathe 82710

Aftermarket Parts. NOT an OEM.

3-1/8" Bore Spindle: Supported by two tapered and one ball bearing.

Increased Productivity: Five-position automatic carriage stop.

Ease of Use: Centrally-located controls with jog button, and a large foot brake.

3-1/8" Bore Spindle: Supported by two tapered and one ball bearing.

Increased Productivity: Five-position automatic carriage stop.

Ease of Use: Centrally-located controls with jog button, and a large foot brake.

✅Application:Wood, plastic, soft metals (aluminum, copper, etc.). Softwood, hardwood

✅This is a mini desktop lathe which can used for turning, drilling, boring, threading and other processing

✅Made of advanced aluminum alloy, durable and non-deformable for usage. Motor speed:20000rev/min

3-1/8" Bore Spindle: Supported by two tapered and one ball bearing.

Increased Productivity: Five-position automatic carriage stop.

Ease of Use: Centrally-located controls with jog button, and a large foot brake.

Model:DIY0714 Diatance between two peaks:350mm Spindle taper:MT3 Spindle speed series:Variable speed Spindle speed:50-2500rpm Tailstock sleeve taper:MT2 Main motor power:550w.

Small Benchtop Metal Lathe;Designed for turning,drilling,and threading;Sturdy iron construction:The mini metal lathe bed is made of high grade iron.

Precise engineering;Great for handing small to medium projects;Automatic power-off cover;Ultra-precise 3-jaw chuck;3pcs extemal jaws for free;550W copper motor.

3-1/8" Bore Spindle: Supported by two tapered and one ball bearing

Increased Productivity: Five-position automatic carriage stop

Ease of Use: Centrally-located controls with jog button, and a large foot brake