PM-1236-T 12″x36″ Ultra Precision Lathe-Good Machine?

[hgneese3rd]

The PM1236T is made in Taiwan and other than being a 1236 size it is a completely different lathe than the PM-1236. I would pull up the manuals for both and review them. Both are very capable lathes, the Taiwanese machine will have a higher level of quality and finish, it also comes with a Norton gearbox, so no change gears unless you need to do metric.
https://www.precisionmatthews.com/shop/pm-1236/
https://www.precisionmatthews.com/shop/pm-1236-t/

Thanks

 

[tailoredpencompany]

I finally got my PM 12-36 T up and running.

 

[gman10259]

The PM 1236T is an excellent machine much better quality than the equivalent Chinese models IMHO.

I choose it over the PM 1340T because it was less money and I'm not running it full time in a machine shop. Very capable lathe.

 

[wrmiller]

I finally got my PM 12-36 T up and running.

Very nice! It looks just like my 1340GT.

I don't believe those were available when I bought mine, or I might have been tempted.

 

[Titanium Knurler]

Fantastic! I am certain you will get many hours of enjoyment from it. Keep us posted.

 

[Kiwi Canuck]

I finally got my PM 12-36 T up and running.

TPC, very nice tidy install, BTW what outlet/plug is that you installed for your machine?

David.

 

[gman10259]

I got a good deal on a jet 1340 lathe stand made some modifications for the 1236 to fit.

 

[litewings]

Question for 1236T owners. Have any of you had a moment using the machine where you wished you had more power? Anyone convert to a VFD and feel it lost some power and you need more? Asking because I'm trying to decide between 1236T and the 1340GT. Deciding one way or the other today.

 

[Titanium Knurler]

I have had my 1236T for about a year now. I have not experienced a situation where I felt it was underpowered.

Congrats on your new lathe!

 

[Baja_Dude]

Greetings All,

Speaking of the PM-1236T lathe, i will be receiving mine soon and will need to build a sturdy metal bench for it. Does anyone have plans (hole placement, width, length, etc.) they would be willing to share?