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- Feb 28, 2015
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I ordered a G0709 gunsmith lathe and G0730 mill last Friday and I am expecting delivery this Friday. The ordering process was quick and easy, used a 5% off code on the back of my catalog. Liftgate service was $45 and in garage delivery was an additional $35. I figured for an extra $35 the driver could move the 5 pallets of machines I ordered into their intended location in my garage. I am looking forward to making chips. I had the wiring installed last weekend and I have Friday off to accept delivery. I will try to remember to take pictures as I uncrate everything. I know when I was trying to decide it was important to me to see pictures and reviews from everyone I could find.
I narrowed down my choices to the Precision Matthews 1340 and G0709. I choose the G0709 mainly because of the rpms and I didn't have to try and figure out the wiring of a VFD. I communicated with several members and was given good explanations and drawing of how to install a VFD but to be honest I was afraid of burning up a $5,000 machine wiring it myself. From all of the reviews I have read and seen I think the G0709 will exceed my expectations.
The G0730 mill is supposed to be made in Taiwan. If this is true I think I got a hell of a deal for the price they are selling. I was unable to find any reviews on this model and I am hoping it lives up to my expectations based solely on the specifications I read on Grizzly's website.
If all goes well I will have the machines leveled, lubed, oiled, cleaned and under power by the end of the weekend. Hopefully making chips late Sunday (wishful thinking at the least).
If there are any questions I can answer from a member looking at these machines let me know and I will post a reply and or pictures if possible. Please note that it has been 25 years since I have worked with a lathe or mill so I am and will be learning along the way. I do have a great mentor that is and will be assisting me along the way.
I narrowed down my choices to the Precision Matthews 1340 and G0709. I choose the G0709 mainly because of the rpms and I didn't have to try and figure out the wiring of a VFD. I communicated with several members and was given good explanations and drawing of how to install a VFD but to be honest I was afraid of burning up a $5,000 machine wiring it myself. From all of the reviews I have read and seen I think the G0709 will exceed my expectations.
The G0730 mill is supposed to be made in Taiwan. If this is true I think I got a hell of a deal for the price they are selling. I was unable to find any reviews on this model and I am hoping it lives up to my expectations based solely on the specifications I read on Grizzly's website.
If all goes well I will have the machines leveled, lubed, oiled, cleaned and under power by the end of the weekend. Hopefully making chips late Sunday (wishful thinking at the least).
If there are any questions I can answer from a member looking at these machines let me know and I will post a reply and or pictures if possible. Please note that it has been 25 years since I have worked with a lathe or mill so I am and will be learning along the way. I do have a great mentor that is and will be assisting me along the way.