Going To Buy A New Lathe And Mill. Need Your Thoughts And Opinions.

RandyM said:
Good choice. Can't wait to see them sitting in your shop.
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Thanks Randy. I can't wait either. If work isn't crazy today, I should have the order completed. Of course the obligatory photos will come.
 
At that price level I would recommend considering the PM940M-PDF over the 932 and gain another 4" in Y travel. Hugh difference when you throw a vise on the machine, and if you add a DRO scale to the back, having that extra 4" for a few dollars more is significant. My mill has 8.5" of Y travel, and I just replaced it with a longer travel machine as this was the most limiting factor. You may also consider going 3 phase and put an inexpensive VFD (like $150), as it fills in the speed range and you do not have the issue of the motor capacitors going.

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mksj said:
At that price level I would recommend considering the PM940M-PDF over the 932 and gain another 4" in Y travel. Hugh difference when you throw a vise on the machine, and if you add a DRO scale to the back, having that extra 4" for a few dollars more is significant. My mill has 8.5" of Y travel, and I just replaced it with a longer travel machine as this was the most limiting factor. You may also consider going 3 phase and put an inexpensive VFD (like $150), as it fills in the speed range and you do not have the issue of the motor capacitors going.
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This was an excellent suggestion. I've run Matt around crazy with emails, but now I've got a PM-940M-PDF on the list. I should be placing the order this afternoon.

Then the dreadful wait begins.
 
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