Started looking at machines in late July... read and read and read and read...
After considering many machines, settled on the following:
PM1340GT lathe
PM932V/PDF Mill
And a year or so down the road, find a used Bridgeport and rebuild it.
Thought hard about getting a PM935TV now and let the Bridgie go... However having a smaller head style mill has its advantages.
Ordered the 932 today; Matt has one left... has my name on it now. I estimate it will take about a week to prep and get it to the freight lines. Then probably a week give or take to the burbs of Atlanta GA.
Looking forward to the first of two machines... I have lots to do, to get the shop ready.
Will do a "Receive, Un-crate, Move-in, Set-up, Clean, Chips" (RUMSCC; I guess that is pronounced rumse ????) additions to this thread as time goes forward.
The Mill will be a B-day present (Oct), and the lathe looks like a (late?) Christmas present.
Question for you folks who have a PM45/932: How much floor space should I plan for it? Probably want two estimates: The size it covers with the table in the middle, and how wide to allow for table movement. THX in advance for input!!!
GA
After considering many machines, settled on the following:
PM1340GT lathe
PM932V/PDF Mill
And a year or so down the road, find a used Bridgeport and rebuild it.
Thought hard about getting a PM935TV now and let the Bridgie go... However having a smaller head style mill has its advantages.
Ordered the 932 today; Matt has one left... has my name on it now. I estimate it will take about a week to prep and get it to the freight lines. Then probably a week give or take to the burbs of Atlanta GA.
Looking forward to the first of two machines... I have lots to do, to get the shop ready.
Will do a "Receive, Un-crate, Move-in, Set-up, Clean, Chips" (RUMSCC; I guess that is pronounced rumse ????) additions to this thread as time goes forward.
The Mill will be a B-day present (Oct), and the lathe looks like a (late?) Christmas present.
Question for you folks who have a PM45/932: How much floor space should I plan for it? Probably want two estimates: The size it covers with the table in the middle, and how wide to allow for table movement. THX in advance for input!!!
GA