I am new to machine work- I have an old, 9" x 24" Atlas lathe that I picked up for a few hundred dollars a while back to play with, to see if I would enjoy using it, and if I would get any use out of a lathe in my shop. I really like it- Even though it's old, tired, and underpowered it gave me a good introduction to lathes and what they are capable of doing.
I have been looking for a decent used lathe, but there hasn't been anything available here other than the 7" Chinese models... I decided that if I was going to spend the money, I might as well spend enough to get a decent tool. I had been shopping for a Grizzly, but then I found the PM tools, and after reading up on them, decided that it was the way to go.
I ordered a PM-1030V today. There happened to be one left in stock, so I shouldn't have to wait too long. I also ordered a PM-25 mill as well. It looked like it had a lot more going for it than the Grizzly, for not too much more money. I am really looking forward to getting them.
This forum is great, BTW... I have read a lot of posts here already, gathering info. It is a lot more friendly here than a lot of Machinist forums, for sure... Especially for a newcomer like me!
I have been looking for a decent used lathe, but there hasn't been anything available here other than the 7" Chinese models... I decided that if I was going to spend the money, I might as well spend enough to get a decent tool. I had been shopping for a Grizzly, but then I found the PM tools, and after reading up on them, decided that it was the way to go.
I ordered a PM-1030V today. There happened to be one left in stock, so I shouldn't have to wait too long. I also ordered a PM-25 mill as well. It looked like it had a lot more going for it than the Grizzly, for not too much more money. I am really looking forward to getting them.
This forum is great, BTW... I have read a lot of posts here already, gathering info. It is a lot more friendly here than a lot of Machinist forums, for sure... Especially for a newcomer like me!