PM1440GT

[Dlloyd]

I just put a deposit on a PM1440GT with DRO.
it is supposed to be landing in the states mid February.

 

[Ken226]

It's gonna be a long 4 months! But, worth it in the end. That's about how long I waited on my PM935, In 2016.

You know how to run it, or just starting out?

 

[Dlloyd]

It's gonna be a long 4 months! But, worth it in the end. That's about how long I waited on my PM935, In 2016.

You know how to run it, or just starting out?

It’s been about ten years since I run one but yes I know how. I still have a lot of my tools from way back then.

 

[Ken226]

It’s been about ten years since I run one but yes I know how. I still have a lot of my tools from way back then.

Great! I'm looking forward to seeing pics of it. An excellent choice!

Uncrating, inspecting and setting up a new machine makes for an enjoyable day. I envy you.

 

[Dlloyd]

Great! I'm looking forward to seeing pics of it. An excellent choice!

Uncrating, inspecting and setting up a new machine makes for an enjoyable day. I envy you.

Thanks but as you said earlier “4 months is a long wait”

 

[Dlloyd]

Thanks but as you said earlier “4 months is a long wait”

BTW Ken, what lathe do you have?

 

[Ken226]

My lathe is A Birmingham 13-1/2 x 40. My mill is a PM935.

 

[Dlloyd]

My lathe is A Birmingham 13-1/2 x 40. My mill is a PM935.

How well do you like PM mill?

 

[Ken226]

How well do you like PM mill?

It's fantastic..



Less than .005" of backlash on both X and Y and the table feels like it's on ball bearings.

It's a step pulley model, and I recently put a 3 phase motor on it. Speeds from 35 to 3550 rpm.

I love it! Couldn't ask for a better mill.


If you get a hankering for a new mill, I can definitely give the PM935 a thumbs up.

 

[Beckerkumm]

I like the antivandal switches. I want to get some engraved as I don't have much room for labels. Dave