Most folks I have read, purchased the 1340GT with the preferred package:
With Preferred Equipment Lathe Package
PM-1340GT $5599.00
· 6" High Precision 3 Jaw Chuck
· Micrometer Carriage Stop
· 8" High Precision 4 Jaw Chuck
· Halogen Work Light
· 1/2" Drill Chuck with MT3 Arbor and Key
· Precision Live Center, MT#3
Below are the specifications of the 1340GT base model:
Machine Standard Features and Equipment:
PM-1340GT Main Features
· Highest Quality Lathe, Made in TAIWAN
· Large 1-9/16” Spindle Bore clear through spindle for through-headstock work
· Short Spindle Length, only 14", perfect for gunsmithing work
· Extra thick spindle wall for extra rigidity, almost double most other machines in this size
· Power feed on Carriage, and Cross Slide, both left and right, and in and out, for both turning and
facing operations with automatic feed. Allows for the best surface finish in all directions.
· Induction Hardened and Precision Ground Bed Ways to resist wear and give a long service life
· All gears and shafts in headstock hardened and precision ground for long life and extremely quiet
running
· Large diameter thick tail stock quill for more rigid and accurate tail stock operations
· Removable Gap for larger diameter work
· High quality electronics used throughout machine
· Slip Clutch on feed rod, to help prevent overloading damage of feeds and allow the use of a solid
carriage stop for repetitive work
· Precision Tapered Roller Bearings used in spindle, for the ultimate in long life, high precision, and
best surface finishes. Guaranteed Run Out +/- .0001" for ultimate precision
· Inch AND Metric thread cutting ability is a standard feature
· True INCH PITCH main lead screw, cross feed, and compound lead screws make it easy to use
for the INCH measurement System, yet still has the Metric readings on dials for the ultimate in
versatility for any job that may come about
· Splash oil bath lubrication in Headstock, and Apron, for efficient lubrication, and long life, yet
simple and reliable, and does not require any filter changes or pump maintenance as with oil pump
lubrication systems. Also no risk of losing oil flow to expensive parts as there can be with pump
lubricated systems
· Only Extremely High Precision Spindle Bearings are used, FAG, NSK, NTN, or NACHI
· Locking Tang in tail stock is provided
· Longest in class, 3 Year Warranty