What can I turn on the Garvee WL500?

Spindles up to 40 inches between centers and bowls or platters up to 14 inches in diameter. Pens, handles and small bowls are well within its range.

Does it take standard lathe accessories?

Yes. Both headstock and tailstock use MT2 tapers, so common spur drives, live centers and MT2 chucks fit. Check that any chuck you buy matches the spindle thread.

Is 400W enough power?

It is fine for spindle work and small to medium bowls with light cuts. Large green blanks and heavy roughing will stall it, so take shallow passes.

What comes in the box?

The lathe, two wood-turning chisels (straight and hollow), two wrenches, an Allen key, a hardware pack and a user manual.

Do I need to bolt it down?

It is a light benchtop machine, so mounting it to a sturdy bench or stand reduces vibration and movement, especially when turning out-of-balance blanks.

Can it run in reverse or vary speed electronically?

The listed spec covers a 400W motor with soft-start and no electronic variable-speed control, so expect belt-position speed changes rather than a dial.

Where is the Garvee Wood Lathe Benchtop cheapest?

At Walmart, for $111.67, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Garvee Wood Lathe Benchtop?

Rated 2 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

Garvee Wood Lathe Benchtop

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Our take on the Garvee Wood Lathe Benchtop

The Garvee WL500 is a compact benchtop wood lathe built around a 400W (3.5-amp) motor with soft-start, sold with a 40-inch distance between centers and a 14-inch swing over the bed. It uses MT2 tapers at both headstock and tailstock, so most standard lathe chucks, drives and live centers fit. It suits hobby turners and small shops working on spindles, bowls, pens and handles who want a steel-bed machine without a floor-standing footprint. Against larger cast-iron lathes it trades mass and low-speed torque for a light, bench-top package, and the included chisel set is basic rather than a full turning kit.

Best forHobby turners starting outSmall workshops with limited floor spaceSpindle, pen and handle workBowl turning up to 14 inches

Pros

400W motor with soft-start for controlled starts
14-inch swing and 40-inch between centers handle bowls and long spindles
MT2 tapers on headstock and tailstock fit common accessories
Heavy-duty steel bed damps vibration better than light alloy frames
Compact and light enough to store on a shelf or bench
Ships with two chisels, wrenches and an Allen key to start turning

Cons

400W is modest for large green bowl blanks
Light benchtop build can walk or flex without bolting down
Only two basic chisels included, no chuck or faceplate
No electronic variable-speed dial mentioned, so speed changes are belt-based

Garvee Wood Lathe Benchtop prices at every store

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About the Garvee Wood Lathe Benchtop

This benchtop wood lathe is built for turning bowls, spindles, pens and other creative projects. It has a 400W (3.5-amp) motor with a soft-start feature, which provides steady torque and low noise.

The lathe is made of heavy-duty steel to reduce vibration. It has a compact, lightweight build. The distance between centers is 40 inches (1000 mm), and the cutting diameter is 14 inches (350 mm). Both the headstock and the tailstock have MT2 tapers, which fit a range of lathe accessories.

For best results, place the lathe on a stable, level surface and check all bolts and fittings before use. It comes with two wood-turning chisels, two wrenches, an Allen key, a hardware pack and a user manual.

Model: WL500 400W
Motor: 400W (3.5A), 120V, 60Hz, with soft start
Speeds: 1040 / 1480 / 2130 / 2980 RPM
Center distance: 40 in (1000 mm)
Cutting diameter: 14 in (350 mm)
Bench length: 20, 24 or 40 in
Tapers: MT2 on headstock and tailstock
Construction: Heavy-duty steel
In the box: 1 x benchtop wood lathe, 2 x wood-turning chisels (straight and hollow), 2 x wrenches, 1 x Allen key, 1 x hardware pack, 1 x user manual

Specifications

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Questions and answers

What can I turn on the Garvee WL500?: Spindles up to 40 inches between centers and bowls or platters up to 14 inches in diameter. Pens, handles and small bowls are well within its range.
Does it take standard lathe accessories?: Yes. Both headstock and tailstock use MT2 tapers, so common spur drives, live centers and MT2 chucks fit. Check that any chuck you buy matches the spindle thread.
Is 400W enough power?: It is fine for spindle work and small to medium bowls with light cuts. Large green blanks and heavy roughing will stall it, so take shallow passes.
What comes in the box?: The lathe, two wood-turning chisels (straight and hollow), two wrenches, an Allen key, a hardware pack and a user manual.
Do I need to bolt it down?: It is a light benchtop machine, so mounting it to a sturdy bench or stand reduces vibration and movement, especially when turning out-of-balance blanks.
Can it run in reverse or vary speed electronically?: The listed spec covers a 400W motor with soft-start and no electronic variable-speed control, so expect belt-position speed changes rather than a dial.
Where is the Garvee Wood Lathe Benchtop cheapest?: At Walmart, for $111.67, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Garvee Wood Lathe Benchtop?: Rated 2 out of 5 from 2 ratings.