8" Vertex Rotary Table

[Just for fun]

Has anyone bought a Vertex table recently?

I'm thinking of upgrading to a nicer table. I looked at a Phase II but found it it's made in China. Trying my best to avoid anything made in China. I looked as a Yuasa, Holy Moly I want nicer but I'm not sure I want $1,200 dollars worth of nicer. So, then I looked at a Vertex some are $450 to $650 on eBay plus shipping and on Penn tools they are $800 bucks plus shipping.

The few I see on eBay are either have 3 T-slots or 4 T-slots. On Penn tools they have two one has 6 t-slots labeled as new low-profile design the other has 3 slots, both $800.

The 6 slot unit: https://www.penntoolco.com/vertex-8-horizontal/vertical-low-profile-rotary-table-hv8---20-008-2/

The 4 slot unit: https://www.penntoolco.com/vertex-8-horizontal-vertical-rotary-table-3900-2328/

I sure like the looks of the red 6 slot unit.

Just wondering what you guys think? I didn't have a chance to call Penn tools today, I think I'll call on Monday and see what they say.

 

[Eddyde]

What are the issues with your current table?

 

[Just for fun]

What are the issues with your current table?

Nothing in particular, it's just a cheap Chinese knockoff, fit and finish is poor and it's not as smooth as I would like it to be. It's perfect for a $200 rotary table. I just want a nicer unit, while I can still afford one.

 

[compact8]

I think Vertex is made in Taiwan and they have been making rotary tables for at least 20 years. Stefan Gotteswinter has done a tear-down review :

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If I am to upgrade my rotary table, It's likely to be Vertex.

 

[Charles scozzari]

Hi, I have a 10" Vertex and am very satisfied with it. Smooth action, nice casting and is H/V. Have it for over 20 years, still works as new.

 

[Just for fun]

I'm thinking the 10" would be a little large for my PM-935 plus being 117 lbs, that's heavy and getting heaver by the year, LOL.

I'm curious about the 8" does it have 3 slots, 4 slots or 6 slots. And what is the general consensus on what is the best number of slots. I would think more the merrier as they say.

 

[WobblyHand]

There's this one: https://eisenm.com/collections/rota...-vertical-rotary-table-with-4-slot-face-plate
I bought an HV-6 with four slots from Eisen Machinery and have been happy with it. No matter what, you will probably need to make a plate for it, because neither the slots nor any holes are quite in the right place!

 

[Dabbler]

I'm curious about the 8"

I have a Vertex 8". It is a little high , but works well. Mine has 4 T slots.

 

[Charles scozzari]

My 10" Vertex H/V has 6 slots at 60 degrees that did take a little getting use to. I would have rather had 4 at 90 degrees but that's history now. I made 2 adaptor plates as many others have to increase the diameter to 16". I like the added space, it makes it much easier with bigger work. That may work for you also. Maybe a 10" plate. My plates are 5/8" thick and I made an adaptor to bring them in close before using the co/ax to zero it.

 

[Just for fun]

With all the different photos on the advertisements it sure makes it hard to tell what you're going to get. I called Penn today and the red one listed as 6 slot only has three and it is black. The other one that they have listed is one and the same. He said it's the same unit just a different part number.

@WobblyHand Thanks for the link. That price is quite a bit better than from Penn, but the shipping is twice as much. And it is advertised as a four slot.