Robust, reliable and with room to move – turn your dreams into reality with the Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe. The perfect combination of portability and precision, it is the ideal machine for new and experienced woodturners alike who need a compact, accurate lathe.
The lathe is the beating heart of the woodturner’s workshop. A reliable lathe works tirelessly to enable you to transform your ideas into reality. It is your trusted partner in the creative process.
Especially developed with Australian turners in mind, Sherwood’s comprehensive range of lathes delivers power, precision and reliability across every size category. Supported with a wide range of compatible accessories and backed by a five-year warranty, a Sherwood lathe is your ideal workshop companion.
Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe 305mm
When you're dealing with small machinery, it's all about attention to detail, which is why this offering from Sherwood’s comprehensive lathe collection has all the features woodturners want at an affordable price. The Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe has been purpose-built on a smaller scale but it still has serious capacity – 550W of power at variable spindle speeds of up to 3500rpm. It is easily mobile and tucks away beautifully in a garage, but best of all, it's reliable.
It has a solid cast-iron bed suitable for absorbing vibration, delivering rock-solid performance. And you’ll be ready to go right out of the box, as this lathe includes a face plate, spur drive, live centre and knockout bar and tool rest! Every fitting on this lathe is specifically design to fit the industry-standard morse tapers and threads, unlike some of its larger competitors, it excels when performing at its maximum capacity.
Electronic Variable Speed
When you need the best possible level of control to optimise your accuracy and eliminate speed-related tear-out and chatter, then EVS is essential. The motor speed is adjusted easily and simply using the speed control knob. Use high speeds for workpieces requiring clean finishes and light cuts, and low speeds for removing large quantities of materials and rough cuts. The power is in your hands.
This design is intentionally simple - there's very little that can go wrong with this machine. But what makes it special is the Sherwood Difference. We've been woodworking for 30 years and we test every feature to ensure that the little touches are ahead of the competition, while maintaining a sturdy robust design that's effortlessly reliable.
Kits Available
Looking for a few extras? The Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe can be purchased in kits that include either a bed extension, stand or both! Select your preferred option from the drop-down list.
- SWL-1218-VSK1 – Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe + Bed Extension
- SWL-1218-VSK2 – Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe + Stand
- SWL-1218-VSK3 – Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe + Bed Extension + Stand
5-Year Warranty
All Sherwood products feature a standard 5-Year limited warranty. No other wood lathe in its class is more supported than the Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe 305mm.
About Sherwood
Carefully specified to meet Australian woodworking needs, Sherwood supplies Australian woodworkers with high-quality machinery. Delivering reliability across a wide range of offerings, Sherwood caters to makers, craftspeople and professionals in home workshops and industrial settings across the country. Sourced from overseas manufacturers who have a proven track-record in reliability and quality, every machine in the Sherwood family is backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty. Your Sherwood product is guaranteed to deliver you years of solid and dependable performance.
Small but sturdy
The compact build of the Sherwood Mini Lathe allows it to sit neatly on your workbench, leaving space for your projects, whilst the cast-iron body reduces vibration even at top speeds.
Electronic Variable Speed
The motor speed is adjusted easily and simply using the speed control knob. Use high speeds for workpieces requiring clean finishes and light cuts, and low speeds for removing large quantities of materials and rough cuts. Or, you know best, pick a speed somewhere in the middle!
Industry standard fittings & accessories
The included industry standard live and spur centres, face plate, knock-out bar and tool rest, means you’re ready to get turning straight out of the box!
Perfect for small-scale projects
Whatever your next small or medium sized project is going to be, this lathe is perfect for the job.
Kits Available
The Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe can be purchased in kits that include either a bed extension, stand or both!
5-Year Warranty
The Sherwood Mini Wood Lathe comes with a 5-year warranty as standard, so you can relax and get on with your turning knowing that you are covered.