Pm 1030v question

I have a 1030v and its ok. I need bigger! I believe that the Weiss 10x30 that Dropros sells is similar. They have a decent manual on the site that is downloadable and lists lubricants and the holes to put them in.
I think the dropros one is the same lathe. Both are Seig C6s (I am pretty sure, not a C8). Looks like the Weiss has a 1.5 HP brushless motor instead of brushed 1 HP, but no additional tooling besides 3 jaw chuck. Also 1 year warranty instead of 3 and shipping is extra. I think something that comes across every machinists mind, regardless of how big their machines are is: "Damn, shoulda gone bigger."
 
I think something that comes across every machinists mind, regardless of how big their machines are is: "Damn, shoulda gone bigger."

That is an issue I do not want to have! Also I need to be careful to not overspend on too large.
 
Big machines are better for big parts, small for small. Yes, you can machine a 1/4" rod on a 24" swing lathe, but the top spindle speed will be too slow to do it well. And the opposite on a small lathe. 12" parts do not fit well on 10" machines, and the speeds are too fast for really large work. The obvious answer is to have several -- mommy, daddy, and baby lathes, something for every occasion. Oh, and a bigger shop to fit them in as well... ;)
 
Big machines are better for big parts, small for small. Yes, you can machine a 1/4" rod on a 24" swing lathe, but the top spindle speed will be too slow to do it well. And the opposite on a small lathe. 12" parts do not fit well on 10" machines, and the speeds are too fast for really large work. The obvious answer is to have several -- mommy, daddy, and baby lathes, something for every occasion. Oh, and a bigger shop to fit them in as well... ;)

Good summary of choosing a good balance of size vs need. I wish I could have multiples of all my machines, one for each job so there is less setup time. :rolleyes: Wife thinks not! I kind of tried that approach with garden tractors with her, one for each attachment needless to say the heard was thinned even though more have followed me home. In my thoughts a 10"swing lathe with 1" spindle bore is the smallest machine I will consider. I think a 12x36 would be about the max given the room I have and would be the best fit as far as outgrowing the machine but it also has to fit the budget. If I do go with the PM1030v I do have a friend who would like one in the future due to fixed income and cant afford new so I could probably upgrade in a few years if I have to.
 
Good summary of choosing a good balance of size vs need. I wish I could have multiples of all my machines, one for each job so there is less setup time. :rolleyes: Wife thinks not! I kind of tried that approach with garden tractors with her, one for each attachment needless to say the heard was thinned even though more have followed me home. In my thoughts a 10"swing lathe with 1" spindle bore is the smallest machine I will consider. I think a 12x36 would be about the max given the room I have and would be the best fit as far as outgrowing the machine but it also has to fit the budget. If I do go with the PM1030v I do have a friend who would like one in the future due to fixed income and cant afford new so I could probably upgrade in a few years if I have to.
A 12x36 is a good all around size that can handle a wide range of common projects. YMMV.
 
I think the dropros one is the same lathe. Both are Seig C6s (I am pretty sure, not a C8). Looks like the Weiss has a 1.5 HP brushless motor instead of brushed 1 HP, but no additional tooling besides 3 jaw chuck. Also 1 year warranty instead of 3 and shipping is extra. I think something that comes across every machinists mind, regardless of how big their machines are is: "Damn, shoulda gone bigger."

I wasn't suggesting purchasing a Weiss as much as linking a good manual for a similar machine. I like dealing with PM personally.
 
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