Same here, Matt sent me photos of that one (1228VF-LB) when I was first shopping. I decided on the PM1127 instead. For me I just didn't like the "push button" variable speed change. Also the lowest speed was around 100 rpm in the specs he sent. The good was that it did have a powerful 2 Hp brushless motor that operated on 120 volt. Mater of fact just about everything on the 1228 was good. Just didn't like the push buttons! Matt did say that the new 1228's would arrive before the next shipment of 1127's would. Did I mention I just couldn't get over those push bottons!!
The push buttons are the only thing holding me back as well. Is there an advantage to having a D1-4 camlock mount if I use a collet chuck? I plan on using collets for most of my work, so probably won't be swapping chucks very often.Same here, Matt sent me photos of that one (1228VF-LB) when I was first shopping. I decided on the PM1127 instead. For me I just didn't like the "push button" variable speed change. Also the lowest speed was around 100 rpm in the specs he sent. The good was that it did have a powerful 2 Hp brushless motor that operated on 120 volt. Mater of fact just about everything on the 1228 was good. Just didn't like the push buttons! Matt did say that the new 1228's would arrive before the next shipment of 1127's would. Did I mention I just couldn't get over those push bottons!!
The 12x28 has the same 1.5" bore as the 11x27. He said the 11x27's were about 6 weeks out when I spoke with him on 4/30/15.Does the 1228 have a 1.5" spindle bore like the 1127?
(I don't like push button switches, either.)
Did Matt mention when the 1127 will get here?