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As Bill has said there are some things that are more desirable on the PM. I think you will find on any machine that there are things more desirable.
On the LMS mill we have, like the one you listed, I have found things that did not sit me. I have made many modifications.
I never did metal machining before my son bought this mill. I have good engineering and mechanical skills to redesign things to suit my needs.
This is one point I think I am trying to point out. On most machines you will find things that don't suit and you will modify. That is part of the fun.
If I had the choice and it was my money I would be buying a nice knee mill.
The bottom line is you need to know your budget, needs, future needs, space available and do lots of research. You have seemed to done most of this. Now you make a purchase and live with it. Easier said then done for sure because there always be that what if and like computers that new model you wish you waited for. (boy I can babble)
I haven't seen any points made by members here that seem misleading or incorrect but then once again I am not a pro.
Good luck on your purchase and most importantly have fun.
Have a great day!
Ed
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On the LMS mill we have, like the one you listed, I have found things that did not sit me. I have made many modifications.
I never did metal machining before my son bought this mill. I have good engineering and mechanical skills to redesign things to suit my needs.
This is one point I think I am trying to point out. On most machines you will find things that don't suit and you will modify. That is part of the fun.
If I had the choice and it was my money I would be buying a nice knee mill.
The bottom line is you need to know your budget, needs, future needs, space available and do lots of research. You have seemed to done most of this. Now you make a purchase and live with it. Easier said then done for sure because there always be that what if and like computers that new model you wish you waited for. (boy I can babble)
I haven't seen any points made by members here that seem misleading or incorrect but then once again I am not a pro.
Good luck on your purchase and most importantly have fun.
Have a great day!
Ed
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 4