New PM-728V-T Mill

Not young... just seem to have missed that one, somehow.

The Tormachs look out of my price range. Think I'll keep reading some more...
 
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Robert
 
I have not fully set up this mill yet, but I found one thing I don't particularly like. The coarse feed on the spindle feels very rough. I can feel the tooth engagement on the column and it feels like an old cheap Chinese drill press. I do not think this will affect function but it is certainly not as smooth as my Clausing drill press or any old worn out Bridgeport I have used. Can someone else who owns the 728 comment here? Does your coarse feed feel similar?
Robert
 
I'm looking forward to the PM-728 CNC hardware kit. I for one would not want any particular electronics package included, there are too many choices in motors, electronics and software. I've already collected most of that but a bolt-in hardware kit would really reduce the risk and effort of the mechanics. It's July now so hopefully we're getting close on this kit.
 
A thing of beauty...

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Could some of you youngsters come over to help pick it up and put it on the base?

On a side note, in anticipation of receiving this mill, I purchased a Kurt DX4, all I can say is wow! Light years different from my 3" generic import.
 
Hey Tio Loco- could you comment on the smoothness of your spindle feed with the large handles.

Robert
 
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