Precision Matthews / Quality Machine Tool: A Visit.

Great thread Ray!

I really like how deep the bed is on that 1440HD.

More pics!
 
Hey Ray, any shots of my 935? I've got my new 220v line ready to go.

-Ryan
 
Thanks for the cool pics, looks like your having a nice visit. I envy you, being able to check out all the equipment he offers. I've been drooling over the lathes he offers for more than a month typing to decide which one I need.... Er.. Want.
You were right originally, you "NEED" that larger lathe. That way when you tell the ministry of finance you spent that money on a capital improvement she will understand you really needed it rather than just wanted it. My wife understands the whole principle of need because she needed those shoes so they would match her bag and outfit, and she needed that new car because her other one was getting a lot of miles and if you submit to Momma's needs, she will likely submit to yours even though the cost is usually drastically more then her regular needs too. I'm a strong believer too in the adage them with the most tools when they die.... Wins!!!! Hope you guys get lucky with the IRS this year and you can drool on them at your homes soon.

Bob
 
Hi Folks...

Arrived home safe and sound. The roads were not bad at all and if anything, the only hazard was the massive amount of salt residue that at times, caused my eyes, nose and throat to swell and itch. There's literally a layer of salt residue on the insides of the vehicle windows and windshields...

I will indeed do a "Part II" write up later this evening. At the moment, I've got a million emails etc to respond to.

As for the 935s... There are a few there but, were buried behind other machines.

As for my "Finance Minister" allowing me to get another lathe... I guess this is a public announcement that I'm now officially "semi-retired" and "semi-self-employed". I'm now on my own in the area of finances as my normal "finance minister" wants nothing to do with learning how do the books for a LLC business entity...

Stay tuned for more scenic images and trip details...


Ray
 
Today's visit was short but much was accomplished. Matt's crew tears into a machine pretty quickly. This is another 1440 that needs a DRO and VFD. They have the routine all worked out and each guy starts working on a section. In a few hours, it's all done. They have a cart setup with a cold saw, drilling/tapping tools and lot's of aluminum stock. Some of the pieces are pre-cut of course...

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Here's one that came from the factory with a few markings on it. No doubt, they were checking a few things. Matt normally wipes all these markings off before shipping it because customers get concerned that something was wrong... -no, not the case at all... Just means someone was doing their job.
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I got a closer look at the "Mongo Lathe"... Gee, this thing is enormous. My fist easily fits down the D1-11 spindle.

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Ok, returning home now and approaching the beautiful scenery. Again, the pics don't do it justice. It's a sight that you feel -not see. On approach, the view is welcoming and each turn renders more.


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All of those trees in the distance are very tall -easily over 100 feet.... and if you look from the bottom to the top, there are probably 5 vertical layers of trees...
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And all the sudden, you are up close and personal with the enormous bases of a ravine -and they say to you "Yes Ray, you may pass and go home".

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very nice, thanks for sharing, I really enjoy getting a glimpse inside machinetoolsonline makes me appreciate them even more.
Now when we going to get to see that new CNC in action ? :happyhappy::happyhappy::happyhappy:
 
Very cool pics!

Man I'm really curious what that XXL lathe is! Did you ever find out?
 
Very cool pics!

Man I'm really curious what that XXL lathe is! Did you ever find out?

Well, it's really, really big -heavy too: About 12,000 lbs.

Anyhow, Matt had 2 of them because he's an authorized distributor, both sold. They come from a Taiwanese factory, I believe (but may be mistaken) the same place that makes his RML line of lathes. The machines are labeled as "Modern" brand -not to be confused with "Standard Modern".

Here's a distributor that stocks most of the common units. Matt sells the same machine for about 20% less. http://www.moderntool.com/products/modern-ssm-ahl-2180-high-precision-colchester-type-manual-lathe/


Ray
 
Glad to see Like my Birth state Ray. I was born in Lewisburg, and spent time living in Easton & Johnstown before moving to the land of corn in my late teens.

I love the photos, specially the new 836.

Did you happen to see or hear anything about the Taiwanese benchtop Matt was working on?
 
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