Help Me Decide...lathe...g0602, G9972z, Or G0752??

Of those two, I would suggest the 12x36. It may not be often you will need to turn something that long, but the extra bed length allows you to get the tailstock out of your way when you need to work on the end of a medium length piece held in a steady rest. Don't ask how I figured that out... :rolleyes:
 
So, if from Grizzly, that would be: G4003 (12x36), G4002 (12x24) and we are talking about US$3,400.00 with stand and delivery.
Just so you know, that stand is largely regarded as a POS, as it is lightweight sheet metal.

And here is where the "only $$$ more will get you s0 much more" game starts... and we all have played it (and won or lost depending upon your perspective or your wife's perspective). Rather than $3479 delivered (4003+stand), you can get the G4003G for $3550 delivered, which has a 1/4" plate steel stand, as well as some other nice features.

Another option would be the PM1236, which is $3348 delivered.

Don't worry about crossing brands on this forum; every single discussion on this topic generally includes at least PM and Grizzly in the discussion.
 
Okay...so it is between these two then

G4003G - US$3,550.00 delivered

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Or

PM1236 with Prefered Package - US$3,648.00 delivered

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Now to compare before deciding.

Thanks again!

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I own a G4003G and would say you are getting quite a few more features with the PM1236. Plus the PM gearbox is the next step up from the G4003G's. Feed clutch. 5 tool holders vs 2. Coolant system. Foot brake.

The Grizzly has a slightly larger spindle bore, 1/16 inch larger, not really a factor. It has a D1-5 cam lock which is substantially more beefy than the PM D1-4. But here's the thing. I would say the D1-5 is oversized for the rest of the lathe which is to say you have a spindle/cam lock capable of hogging D1-5 cuts but the rest of the lathe probably isn't up to the task. Plus D1-5 chucks cost more.
 
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Not sure what you mean by a "step up" coolidge. The Norton gearbox on the 4003G will do all imperial feeds and threads with no gear changes. The 1236 requires several to cover the more common threads.

Or did I interpret that wrong? :)
 
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It will be the PM1236 if the boss agrees or the PM 1030 if I get too much s* from her... 3.7k vs 2k

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!
 
Not sure what you mean by a "step up" coolidge. The Norton gearbox will do all imperial feeds and threads with no gear changes. The 1236 requires several to cover the more common threads.

Or did I interpret that wrong? :)

Bill that PM style gearbox is $300 more in Grizzly's line up.
 
Plus the PM is not butt ugly green!

But the Grizzly will match with the mill I have...A garage with too many machines in different colors would be uncivilized... Hahahahhhaha. :laughing:
 
Bill that PM style gearbox is $300 more in Grizzly's line up.

Oh, my bad. Didn't know that. I just 'assumed' it would be similar to mine. Learn something new every day... :)
 
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