New Pm 727m Mill

[lpeedin]

Thanks Chad, it sounds like you are thinking a lot like I am. I think the 727 will do all I need but....bigger is always better. I don't really want a mill the size of a BP in my shop. It would take too much room, room that is needed for other machines and equipment. Rigging a 727 with power z and a few other things are the reason I wonder about the 932. A somewhat modded 727 would be more than enough for any uses in my shop, but the 932 shouldn't need to be modded at all. It has a better stand and lots more weight. I won't use a mill hard just projects that come up around the place and such.

I can buy a lot of tooling for the difference in cost too. Thanks again.

Speaking of a powered z on a 727, here's what I did to my week old 727 today. Been trying for 2 hours to upload the video of the build to YouTube, but giving up for the night. Will try again in the morning to upload it.

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[jer]

That looks good Lee. I would like to see your build. I'm not up on the electronics to run it but would like to have power z if I get a 727. I have blown out both of my shoulders over the years and think it would help. Thanks for posting this. If you start a thread let me know.

 

[jdell42]

Just chiming in here.. I am now the proud owner of a PM727M and a PM1228LBVF Lathe.

Also pointing out I am in Raleigh... seems like a lot of North Carolina based PM Owners!

 

[lpeedin]

We need to schedule a get together.

 

[TheGov]

Noob here. Was a day away from ordering a PM-25 mill, and then read posts on this forum and thread. Ended up going with the PM727.
Then the fun part began. Clearing space, running power, building a base, locating years of government auction purchases of mill accessories, un-creating, riging/hoisting, break in/oil change/clean up, I'm happy to report that chips have been made...and they havent stopped!

 

[tweinke]

Noob here. Was a day away from ordering a PM-25 mill, and then read posts on this forum and thread. Ended up going with the PM727.
Then the fun part began. Clearing space, running power, building a base, locating years of government auction purchases of mill accessories, un-creating, riging/hoisting, break in/oil change/clean up, I'm happy to report that chips have been made...and they havent stopped!

Welcome aboard! Glad to hear you got your 727 up and running. I also considered the PM-25 and 727 during my shopping for a mill. I think either are good choices. You do realize now that the bug has bitten you are on a long slippery slope of more tooling/ equipment!

 

[lpeedin]

Noob here. Was a day away from ordering a PM-25 mill, and then read posts on this forum and thread. Ended up going with the PM727.
Then the fun part began. Clearing space, running power, building a base, locating years of government auction purchases of mill accessories, un-creating, riging/hoisting, break in/oil change/clean up, I'm happy to report that chips have been made...and they havent stopped!

Good choice. Had mine for nearly a year and very happy with it.

 

[TheGov]

. You do realize now that the bug has bitten you are on a long slippery slope of more tooling/ equipment!

Thanx...that bug bit me years ago. (That's why the buying of "the small stuff" in hopes of one day).

 

[BFHammer]

Noob here. Was a day away from ordering a PM-25 mill, and then read posts on this forum and thread. Ended up going with the PM727.
Then the fun part began. Clearing space, running power, building a base, locating years of government auction purchases of mill accessories, un-creating, riging/hoisting, break in/oil change/clean up, I'm happy to report that chips have been made...and they havent stopped!

Congratulations and welcome! Of course you realize that without pictures we don't believe a word of it!

 

[TheGov]

Once I figure out how to, photo will be uploaded...never mind, think I got it