Index model 745 or model 40

[azshadeguy]

I have a Index model 745 that I have had for about a year. It has been in storage and I have never plugged it in.
A couple of weeks ago I got a Model 40.
It is in the garage. It has been adapted to rs8 collets. I just found that out from this forum.
My question is which one should I keep?
I wish I could keep both. This is just a new hobby for me.

 

[4GSR]

Need to add one more choice to your survey. "Keep Them Both"

 

[markba633csi]

You have quite a collection- I like the green lathe, what is it?
Mark S.

 

[4GSR]

You have quite a collection- I like the green lathe, what is it?
Mark S.

Looks like a 11" Rockwell lathe.

 

[azshadeguy]

You are correct

 

[markba633csi]

Put one of those in my shopping cart, along with a Wells-Index
Mark

 

[LarryTheKing]

Both the 745 and 40 are cool, capable machines.
If you must only keep one, I say it should be the machine in better shape.

Worth stating that the 745 is a much more capable mill (larger table travels, quill travel, more speeds, has a turret ram, etc)
However all the extra features in the world don't matter if the machine is worn out.

Mighty convenient that the 40 is already r8, the mills can likely share tooling.
You sure you can't keep both?

 

[azshadeguy]

I could they are both paid for. I should be arrested for what I paid for the 745

 

[Silverbullet]

I vote save both. There's always room if you need it.

 

[azshadeguy]

I have a question about the 745.
After looking at
jimbo762 post about his 745
My 745 has a motor that raises the table.
I thought all of the 745 had them.