A bench lathe is a lathe that is small enough to be mounted to, or sit on top of, a workbench. These machines are most common with general machinists, machining hobbyists and auto electricians, thanks to their size and more modest price. In saying that, these machines are still full-featured and larger than mini lathes. They are used to shape metal or wood by turning on a horizontal axis against a fixed tool.

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