Right now, either one would do the job just fine. The Atlas/Craftsman is pretty compact even though it has more capacity and a few more inches between centers. At this point it comes down to 6 of 1 or 1/2 a dozen of the other. Pretty much a toss up so it depends if a nice 12 x36 comes along before the urge to order a PM 1030V. Thanks again for the input.
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Pm 1022 V
- Thread starter jdsc
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Part of my reasoning in getting a 1030 is the +1" bore, I can work on AR barrels with this lathe. It would be harder on a 3/4" bore lathe to my way of thinking to do what I want it to do. I really wanted a 12x36 (such as the G-4003G) but it is out of my price range, twice the price, at this time. I don't want to run out of money before I run out of retirement.
This lathe and a medium size mill and I'm set to go.
This lathe and a medium size mill and I'm set to go.