So, I want to learn about evaluating machines, since I'd like to buy a milling machine and lathe sometime in the next year or two. So I thought I would post a few machines and see what people think about them. First up, new machine, PM 833T: https://www.precisionmatthews.com/shop/pm-833t-page/
By the time I add on 3 axis DRO, x and z powerfeeds your looking at $5600 or so. Which brings us to the second machine.
Its a heavy used full-sized Mill going for $5500. https://www.theequipmenthub.com/buy...y-duty-vertical-milling-machine-w-3-axis-dro/
What are your thoughts about these two machines, pluses and minuses of each, and which would you choose?
By the time I add on 3 axis DRO, x and z powerfeeds your looking at $5600 or so. Which brings us to the second machine.
Its a heavy used full-sized Mill going for $5500. https://www.theequipmenthub.com/buy...y-duty-vertical-milling-machine-w-3-axis-dro/
What are your thoughts about these two machines, pluses and minuses of each, and which would you choose?