G0759 Vs Pm25

[mwest]

Hello,
I have had a G0759 on order since January and I am considering cancelling my order due to continued shipping delays. I contacted Precision Matthews and they have a PM25 with 2 axis DRO that can ship in May.

I have never used a milling machine before. I am planning on using the machine manually as a learning exercise and will eventually convert to CNC.

My question is will I miss the third axis DRO?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Karl_T]

I don't know these machines...

My mills has a two axis DRO. I put a very inexpensive quill digital scale for Z axis. All I've ever needed.

Karl

 

[sbx]

Matt - I am in the same boat actually. Considering either a G0704 or PM25V. I think both models come standard with a Z quill DRO. So, my guess is that you'd have all 3. Just not on the same readout. I would think Z is the primary requirement, but already built into the PM25V. But, I think this just reads the quill movement. Maybe someone with a PM25 would be better to chime in to confirm.

 

[planeflyer21]

I'm impatient (usually), so if it were me and I didn't care which one I owned, I'd cancel and order the one in stock.

 

[brav65]

I have a PM-25MV with a three axis DRO that I installed. In addition the machine does with a quil DRO. The DRO install is not hard to do if you are familiar with basic hand tools like a drill, transfer punch and rule. I made custom brackets for mine and had fun doing it. As far as the mill goes I believe Matt offers a better product than Grizzily. He has great service and really works hard to make his customers happy. I too ordered a G0759 and cancelled after shipping delays and bought a PM. I am glad I did. Matt includes the belt drive, brushless motor, three bolt head, and a three year warranty.

 

[kd4gij]

If the plan is to go CNC then dro won't be used. You could spend the money on outher things.

 

[RVJimD]

Matt,

When exactly in January did you order? I ordered my January 15th and got it on March 18th. I wonder if you got bumped to the next batch? I know several other folks here got one within a few days of me.

Anyhow, I am happy with the G0759. I very pleased with the DRO and the machine overall.

Jim

 

[mwest]

Thanks guys,
My Grizzly order went in January 23rd. I cancelled it last week. Over the weekend Matt had an order get updated for a larger Machine and was able to offer me a PM 25 with a 3 axis DRO. So I placed an order with Precision Matthews today for a machine that is currently in Pittsburg. Once it passes inspection it will ship out to me.

Cheers,
Matt

 

[Former Member - WoodNDust]

Matt, did your PM-25 arrive? Maybe you'll give an update, un-crating, set-up, etc. post? Would be cool.

 

[mwest]

Hi Swarf,
The machine arrived a week ago Monday. I just returned from out of town yesterday evening. I hope to uncrate it this week. Unfortunately my weekend days are already committed for the next three weeks so this could be a slow process.

Cheers,
Matt

Uncrated the machine this evening. Was simple process that only took about 30 minutes. Spent the rest of the evening trying to read English as a second language translations of manuals for the milling machine and dro.