I’m pretty close to placing an order for a MI-1337L lathe. They say they will have some in stock in a couple of weeks. The MI-1337L is 1.5 hp.
The other option I looked at was the PM1236. Costs are very close.
The PM1136 is 2 hp and has a high/low for the spindle speed, but there is no estimate for when they will get more of the base model in stock. PM expects the PEP version of the PM1236 in June, but I really don’t want to pay for the PEP version.
Also, Smithy will sell the lathe without the stand (which I really don’t need). This saves about $280. PM will only sell the lathe with the stand.
Both companies have been very responsive about answering questions.
Does anyone on the forum with a MI-1337L have any experiences to share?
My table comparing the 2 lathes is attached.
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The other option I looked at was the PM1236. Costs are very close.
The PM1136 is 2 hp and has a high/low for the spindle speed, but there is no estimate for when they will get more of the base model in stock. PM expects the PEP version of the PM1236 in June, but I really don’t want to pay for the PEP version.
Also, Smithy will sell the lathe without the stand (which I really don’t need). This saves about $280. PM will only sell the lathe with the stand.
Both companies have been very responsive about answering questions.
Does anyone on the forum with a MI-1337L have any experiences to share?
My table comparing the 2 lathes is attached.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk