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Trying to choose between a Precision Matthews PM 1030V, or a PM 1127 VF LB. Will I regret getting a 1" bore vs 1.5"? Are the features worth the added price for the 1127? thank you.
 
Trying to choose between a Precision Matthews PM 1030V, or a PM 1127 VF LB. Will I regret getting a 1" bore vs 1.5"? Are the features worth the added price for the 1127? thank you.

It depends. If you think you need to run stock or objects through the spindle (not everyone does) that are larger than 1", go with the larger spindle bore. Otherwise, it really doesn't matter.
 
Thank you for the responses, getting older, and I would like to do this only once.
 
There are a number of significant difference that you may consider, I would also look at the PM-1128VF-LB (a $100 more than the 1127). The 1127 and 1128 both have D1-4 chuck mounts which opens up a very wide selection of chucks that can be used. They also have separate leadscrew and feed screws, and powered cross slide vs. the 1030. A larger spindle bore is always an advantage, and matches up with the D1-4 mounting hole dimensions, you will almost always be limited by the spindle bore (although there are work arounds). The 1128 will require less change gears. There are a number of postings and videos on these models, worth reviewing and/or PM the posters for further info. Tough to ante up the additional $$, but I started out looking at the 1128 and ended up with a 1340GT lathe. Thought it was more than I needed, but if the 1440GT with a 2" spindle bore was available at the time it would have made the short list.
 
Thank you for the wisdom, I have a hard time not being knowledgeable, and having reasonable spending limits for my garage. As always you have been very helpful. I'll go back, and study some more.
 
I see one difference I'm not sure of between the 1127, and 1228, the 1228 has gone to a brushless motor. Which would be more reliable, I am way out here in the booneys.
 
They are both equally reliable, the DC brushless (BLDC) would probably have better low end torque and maybe slightly better motor control. A BLDC motor/drive is very similar in nature to a 3 phase motor running off of an inverter. You do not have brushes or slip rings to wear out, no start/run capacitors to fail used in single phase motors. Both of these lathes will probably have some fit/finish issues, usually minor. Some postings on the 1228. I prefer to have minimal change gears, it is a bit more time consuming to switch them out if you need to change feeds or thread pitches. I think either lathe would be a good choice, might speak to Matt or others as to their recommendation.

http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/installing-a-pm-1228vf-lb-eventually.55785/
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/pm1228-in-born.51805/
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/the-pm-1228-vf-lb-arrives-today.49977/
 
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