About to order a PM-1022v.. Anyone want to talk me down? LOL

[k1pyp]

Hello everyone. I recently joined this forum and this is my first post and may be I can post something useful since I got a PM1022V a few days ago (I am in the process of cleaning the machine.) I never used a lathe before and did a lot researching and decided on either Grizzly G0602 or PM1022V. I also looked into to PM1127 but decided against it because it was too heavy and too big for my small garage.

For me, the main advantage of PM1022 V over G0602 are:

-Power cross feed
-Variable speed DC motor
-Half nut is not used for powerfeed. There is a key cut into to the lead screw for driving a worm gear for both longitudinal and cross feed. From what I can tell, G0602 uses the half nut for both powerfeed and threading.

The main advantage of G0602 is that there is more threading option. PM1022V only has 18 imperial and 8 metric threading capability (although the spec indicates 21 imperial and 18 metric which are wrong).

Paul

 

[mattthemuppet2]

the PM1022/ 30 is a lovely looking lathe and the PM1030 would be on my list if I was in the market. Another one to check out is the DROPRO's Seig SC8. Similar size and features from what I can tell, although I haven't looked into it too deeply. Breze on here and homeshopmachinist likes his alot:
http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/th...Sieg-SC8-lathe-I-now-have-one?highlight=Breze

 

[k1pyp]

the PM1022/ 30 is a lovely looking lathe and the PM1030 would be on my list if I was in the market. Another one to check out is the DROPRO's Seig SC8. Similar size and features from what I can tell, although I haven't looked into it too deeply. Breze on here and homeshopmachinist likes his alot:
http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/th...Sieg-SC8-lathe-I-now-have-one?highlight=Breze

I think Sieg SC8 (size is 11x30) is closer in size to PM1127.

 

[Dan_S]

The 10 and 11" units have change gears.

LOL: Matt thinks I'm crazy for not liking the 10" unit but, I really like lathes that have a separate feedrod and leadscrew. Once you get used to that, it's hard not to have it.


Ray

what the 3rd rod on the pm 12x36 for?

 

[darkzero]

what the 3rd rod on the pm 12x36 for?

Spindle power, forward & reverse.

 

[Dan_S]

Spindle power, forward & reverse.

So you can trun the spindle on and off and reverse direction from the carriage?

 

[darkzero]

So you can trun the spindle on and off and reverse direction from the carriage?

Yes, that is how most of the larger import lathes are operated, mostly 12x & up. There is also a jog button on the headstock/faceplate.

 

[mattthemuppet2]

I think Sieg SC8 (size is 11x30) is closer in size to PM1127.

you're right, it is. just had the 2 stuck together in my mind for some reason!

 

[NoobCanuk]

My 1030v just arrived today. If you want my opinion the 1030v is huge. And the colors are awesome. Personally I think it is worth the wait. I haven't gotten it out of the crate yet but it is a lot bigger than I expected. And that isn't mentioning the stuff it comes with.

I got the QCTP with mine plus a live center and keyless chuck. The pics were taken a few minutes ago out in my garage. So I haven't had time to really look it over but I can tell you it is huge.

 

[jdsc]

Out of the crate yet? Interested in your thoughts and impressions.