I like it a lot. The size is good for what I do. It fit my budget. A good clean up, adjust session and it has performed well. Swapping the change gears is a bit of a pain but am working on finishing the Clough42 ELS. I have it on the lathe now and am working out the final details. At this point, I have done some test cuts and played with threading and that in itself convinced me this lathe was right for me. I did buy it with the expectation that I would do this. Is it a 12x36 or larger no, but it isn't a mini lathe either. I did buy the stand and it's not the most rigid thing. planning on modifying it with a heavy top of steel and bracing next.
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PM-1130V owners tell me about the lathe,
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