Laguna Tools
Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V)
$2999
Released 2017
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Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe is cheaper at $1199.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe
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Which is better: the Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) or Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe?
The Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe is the cheaper at $1199.99. The Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) | Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2999 | $1199.99 |
| Brand | Laguna Tools | Delta |
| Released | 2017 | — |
| Swing over bed (in) | 18 | 12.5 |
| Distance between centers (in) | 36 | 16.5 |
| Motor power hp | 2 | 1 |
| Speed range (rpm) | 50-1300 / 135-3500 | 250-700 / 600-1800 / 1350-4000 |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle thread | 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH | 1 x 8 TPI RH |
| Bed material | Steel (ASTM A36) | Cast iron |
| Tailstock taper | MT2 | MT2 |
| Weight (lb) | 570 | 97 |
Sources — Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V): lagunatools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe: web.archive.org (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) and Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Swing over bed (in): Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 18 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 12.5
- Distance between centers (in): Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 36 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 16.5
- Motor power hp: Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 2 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 1
- Speed range (rpm): Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 50-1300 / 135-3500 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 250-700 / 600-1800 / 1350-4000
- Spindle thread: Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 1-1/4 x 8 TPI RH vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 1 x 8 TPI RH
- Bed material: Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) Steel (ASTM A36) vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe Cast iron
- Weight (lb): Laguna Revo 18|36 Lathe (220V) 570 vs Delta 46-460 12-1/2 In. Variable-Speed Midi Lathe 97