Joining The Pm Club.

+1 on the 6" horizontal / vertical table for the PM-25.

A rotary table allows you to attach your work piece directly on into a chuck. You can then rotate the table precisely using the degree marks on the scale. A deviding head rotates a collet a certain increment based on the index plate you select. It is very repeatable and highly accurate. They are typically used to make gears.
 
Does the OP have a PM25 or a 932?

For a 932/12Z I would recommend a 8", only because the 10" is so heavy. :)
 
I changed the order with Matt to a 932PDF as they had them in stock. It should be shipping out from PM late this week or early next. I probably won't be able to set it up until around the 15th or so though.
 
Then your table is only slightly smaller than the one on my 12z and knowing that, I would definitely recommend the 8" rotary table. Nice mill choice. :)
 
YES!

Just got an email from Nicole. Mill is shipping tomorrow! :dancing banana:
 
Post up some pics when you get it! You gonna do that spindle light ring mod?
 
There seem to be a few options out there for quill mounted ring lights. Is there a preferred one? One that should be avoided?

Got some new accessories for the mill and items for the shop today.
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I got a Gibraltar 1/2" T nut clamping kit too.
 
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There seem to be a few options out there for quill mounted ring lights. Is there a preferred one? One that should be avoided?

Got some new accessories for the mill and items for the shop today.
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I got a Gibraltar 1/2" T nut clamping kit too.

I used an LED light ring I purchased on eBay. My spindle is 80mm exactly. The halo ring I bought slid right on. I wired it to a switch and powered with a 12 volt transformer.
 
I did the same. I copied Darkzero's light ring almost exactly. His description is in this thread as well as the sources for the parts. This whole thread is worth a read, actually.
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/my-pm45m-pdf.9885/page-6

His description is about half way down, and there are more details and pics on how it is wired in on the next page.

I used the same LED ring, and it was listed as 90mm, but I did not measure it, so you might want to double check the actual size. I had to dremel the inside diameter just a tad, but it snapped right in place. Instead of using straight wire, I got a car cigarette lighter extension with a coiled wire (5 amp) and used that so the wire will stay out of the way when the quill is retracted. The whole thing cost about 50 bucks, and worth every penny. It sure does a nice job of lighting up the table.

I did not seal the ring with silicone, and I am wondering if I should have. I put some double sided foam tape between the ring and the spindle to make sure it stays put, and that seems to be keeping the oil out for now. If it gets oil in it and burns it up, I will seal the next one (you get 2 with the set).

Edit: I just noticed that Brav65 has the PM-25. The 932 spindle must be a little larger.
 
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