Just Ordered a PM1127-VF LB!!

[lpeedin]

is 1/2" a maximum on tool size or shank size? or is that the same thing? Sorry for all of the questions, just don't want to be buying the wrong tooling for my lathe.

 

[wrmiller]

is 1/2" a maximum on tool size or shank size? or is that the same thing? Sorry for all of the questions, just don't want to be buying the wrong tooling for my lathe.

Lathe tooling is usually described by the size of the shank. 1/2" tooling is max size for a AXA sized tool holder.

 

[tmarks11]

They even stock some Grizzly stuff. I bought 2 SouthBend branded Grizzly backplates from Amazon, they stocked them & with Prime it came out cheaper & got it quicker than getting them if from Grizzly.

Thanks for bringing this up; I hand't made a comparison in a few years, and it now looks like Amazon is worth checking on when shopping for Grizzly/SB stuff.

But you have to comparison shop, as it isn't cut and dried.

South Bend (which is owned by the CEO of Grizzly but run as a separate company) sells through Amazon prime, and is cheaper than ordering from Grizzly, especially when you account for shipping.

Grizzly also has an Amazon storefront. They have cheaper shipping than ordering from Grizzly.com, but sometimes have a higher retail price. In the end, you really have to comparison shop.

Here is an example: H7763 Pedestal for a bench grinder (don't buy this, I have one and don't like it, the three legs mean it is not stable).
$64 from Grizzly (plus $12 shipping):http://www.grizzly.com/products/Pedestal-Stand-For-Bench-Grinder/H7763
$92 from Amazon (free shipping):http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-H7763-Pedestal-Stand-Grinder/dp/B000E34C34

And here is an example where Amazon is cheaper: G5690 QCTP set, BXA size
$313 from Grizzly (plus $24 shipping): http://www.grizzly.com/products/Quick-Change-Tool-Post-Set-12-to-14-Swing/G5690
$312 from Amazon (free shipping): http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G5690-Quick-Change-Swing/dp/B0000DD4G0

 

[lpeedin]

I got the word yesterday that my lathe will ship out at the first of next week. I should have it by weeks end. I will try to remember in all the excitement to get some pics of the uncrating and setup to share. The only problem that I have now is that I can't decide what I want to attempt to make first!!

 

[lpeedin]

Well, now it looks like I won't get my lathe until sometime in January.... Merry Christmas to me...

 

[Dan_S]

Amazon is an amazing place to buy tools, what you need to do, is know what tool brands are good, and then check stuff frequently.

for example I purchased this last weekend for $15.62, and the list price is $93.10, and they are currently listed at $50.48.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0080CMLWA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I got the last two packs of these as well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040NPEEA/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
list/current price is $117.00 I payed $27.56


My working theory is that Amazon has some kind of inventory/order history algorithm that determines pricing. Basically if an item is selling slowly, or they have a large number in inventory, or a combination of the two, the algorithm drops the price. I think it does the opposite as well. Of the 2 dozen or so things I purchase last weekend, they all increased in price immediately after I placed my order.

 

[tmarks11]

My working theory is that Amazon has some kind of inventory/order history algorithm that determines pricing

And here is a GREAT! tool:

camelcamelcamel.com

It allows you to graph the price of things on Amazon, and it will notify you when price drops to your target price.

Something like this:

 

[Dan_S]

Thnak you sir, I have added this to my list of check once a day bookmarks.

And here is a GREAT! tool:

camelcamelcamel.com

 

[lpeedin]

I am starting to get pretty "anxious" over the delays and the lack of a definitive ship date that I have received from PM / QMT thus far. I can deal with delays at ports, congested rail lines, customs, etc.. But how long do you think it should take someone to ship out a lathe once they have received it from the supplier? 24 hours? 48 hours? One week? Ten business days? I would like to know what kinds of experiences others have had with their shipping woes from PM / QMT.

 

[GA Gyro]

IMO this is a valid concern...
Here is what I learned by reading this (and other) forums:

The issue is not in the USA... the issue is the factories on the other side of the ocean:
They say: We will ship on Monday...
Then next week they say: We will ship on Monday...
etc, etc, etc.
Long story short... they get here when they get here... and Matt does not really have much control of when they ship.
When they are confirmed to be on a 'slow boat from China (Taiwan in my case)'... it is kinda predictable when they will get to us (hobby machinists).

I would wait until Jan the 5th (let Matt have a peaceful holiday season)... then contact him and see if he has any shipping information.
Better yet... maybe Wed the 7th, as it may take a day or so for Matt to get any details.

Bugging someone... does not add value to the relationship... all it does is raise the anxiety levels... of everyone. :bitingnails:
And IMO if all my customers bugged me to death... I would consider hiring someone that did not know anything.... and have them monitor the phone....

I have found most of my 60+ years...
One catches more flies with sugar than vinegar. :thumbsup:

BTW: I have a PM1340GT in the batch that may (or may not) be on that slow boat... wish it were here... but there is not much I can do about it until it DOES get here.