eastwood benchtop mini metal variable speed lathe 7" x 12" drilling machine eastwood with the eastwood mini lathe you can now machine your own parts at home. easily and accurately turn steel, aluminum, nylon, delrin, brass, and oil impregnated bronze with this small benchtop lathe. we've even included hss cutting tools so you are ready to go out of the box. this machine has a 3/4 hp motor and is capable of taking a .010" cut in steel, allowing you to make real parts for your car project.