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Yes, I ended up with the 728vt in my case... it was the right fit for me.
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So how are you liking your new mill...?
I like everything your saying, My issue is, and I could be wrong - for me it might be like a router, Sits on the shelf 95% of the time but absolutely priceless when you need it... I was in the works to get one in 2020 as you can see by this thread but then House hunting and covide got in the way... Poorboy had the PM-25MV for sale and I missed out on it. would have made a great starter mill I'm sure.Mr. Mike,
After adding a Digital Read Out (DRO) to it, it has proven to be a very solid working machine.
I would recommend it to anyone who has:
1. Space limitations
2. 120 VAC power limitations.
3. Wants a bit more working volume than many table top milling machines.
4. Needs a bit more precisions and repeatability than many table top milling machines.
Downside... does cost more.
Unfortunately I missed out on it - Bad timing. Thanks for trying to give me a heads up on it...there is a PM25 for sale right in your town.
So how are you liking your new mill...?
I'm looking to maybe get the PM-728VT or the PM-25MV because both are in stock now, I was looking at the PM-727V over the 25MV but its out of stock and will arrive after my lathe by months, I need to mill the a T-Nut for the incoming lathe, after that I have no idea how much use ill get out of it...!
Do you think the Spec difference between the 728VT and 25MV Is worth the extra 1300.00 Bucks - Thanks Mike...
lol I'm thinking ill try and convince PM that I am buying it as an accessory to my lathe and see if I can get free shipping..
Thanks Man ill go have a look see...I think Blondihacks recently upgraded from a PM25 to the 728, she has a video going over the differences. Short answer, the differences are mostly quality, the 728 can take a little bigger bites, and is a little tighter machine overall. The PM25 and 728 should be capable of doing the same work, the 728 will just be able to do it faster and maybe a little more accurately for the same effort.
If the only reason to buy now is to make the T-Nut, why not just have one of us make it for you?I like everything your saying, My issue is, and I could be wrong - for me it might be like a router, Sits on the shelf 95% of the time but absolutely priceless when you need it... I was in the works to get one in 2020 as you can see by this thread but then House hunting and covide got in the way... Poorboy had the PM-25MV for sale and I missed out on it. would have made a great starter mill I'm sure.
its just bad timing with a T-Nut Ill need soon, If it wasn't for that I would just wait till next year and get the PM-728VT or the 833TV I was considering, Edit: Guess i answered my own question - wait and get the better machine with DRO installed...
Thanks for the Info Sir, Glad to hear all is well the your mill..
Mike.