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Help with selecting bench top lathe and vertical mill
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<blockquote data-quote="brguide" data-source="post: 2026284" data-attributes="member: 72307"><p>Precision Matthew's is about the best way to go. With the one of the longest warranties in the business you can't go wrong. I bought the PM12x36 and have since added a magnetic DRO, Baldor motor, true bore alignment system, and forged gator 6 jaw chuck. If I could go back in time I would grab the GT14x40 that is made in Taiwan and grab all the accessories I did. If you go with the more affordable model like mine get the upgraded motor and a DRO they will make a huge difference especially the motor and cut quality. I also bought a year later the PM30MV mill and just wished it had a 40 or 42 inch table so I could flute barrels. I make my own brakes and of course cut my own barrel all the time. Just remember the machines are the cheap part. The tooling will cost thousands, and then even more tooling is needed than you think. Save your money and get a Taiwan model if you can. Otherwise do like I did and here soon I will sell my lathe and get a Taiwan later.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="brguide, post: 2026284, member: 72307"] Precision Matthew's is about the best way to go. With the one of the longest warranties in the business you can't go wrong. I bought the PM12x36 and have since added a magnetic DRO, Baldor motor, true bore alignment system, and forged gator 6 jaw chuck. If I could go back in time I would grab the GT14x40 that is made in Taiwan and grab all the accessories I did. If you go with the more affordable model like mine get the upgraded motor and a DRO they will make a huge difference especially the motor and cut quality. I also bought a year later the PM30MV mill and just wished it had a 40 or 42 inch table so I could flute barrels. I make my own brakes and of course cut my own barrel all the time. Just remember the machines are the cheap part. The tooling will cost thousands, and then even more tooling is needed than you think. Save your money and get a Taiwan model if you can. Otherwise do like I did and here soon I will sell my lathe and get a Taiwan later. [/QUOTE]
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