Grizzly
Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe
$2895
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Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe vs Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe is cheaper at $649.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Rikon
Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe
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Which is better: the Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe or Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe?
The Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe is the cheaper at $649.99. The Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe | Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2895 | $649.99 |
| Brand | Grizzly | Rikon |
| Released | — | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 22 | 12.5 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 42 | 20 |
| Motor power hp | 3 | 1 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 100-3200 | 250-750 / 550-1650 / 1300-3850 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH | 1 x 8 TPI |
| Bed material | Cast iron | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 524 | 115 |
Sources — Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe: grizzly.com (verified 2026-08-01). Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe: web.archive.org (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe and Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing over bed (in): Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 22 vs Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe 12.5
- Distance between centers (in): Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 42 vs Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe 20
- Motor power hp: Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 3 vs Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe 1
- Speed range (rpm): Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 100-3200 vs Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe 250-750 / 550-1650 / 1300-3850
- Spindle thread: Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH vs Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe 1 x 8 TPI
- Weight (lb): Grizzly G0766 22" x 42" Variable-Speed Wood Lathe 524 vs Rikon 70-220VSR 12-1/2" x 20" Midi VSR Lathe 115