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Opinions needed..pls - pepi - 09-30-2016
Would you all take a look at these two lathes and post what you think. First one, jazzed by the size of the chip, video on bottom right side of page.
http://www.machinetoolonline.com/PM-1127-VF.html
This is the second contender, the one cross feed capable.
http://www.machinetoolonline.com/PM1030.html
They are 700 dollars apart, that is a small difference.
So let er rip ..........
Thanks in advance,
greg
RE: Opinions needed..pls - dallen - 09-30-2016
I'd get the 1127 if it was me, to many reasons to list why, spindle bore being top of the list
RE: Opinions needed..pls - Dr Stan - 09-30-2016
(09-30-2016, 09:18 AM)dallen Wrote: I'd get the 1127 if it was me, to many reasons to list why, spindle bore being top of the list
Hands down the 1127.
RE: Opinions needed..pls - EdK - 09-30-2016
Definitely the 1127. It has longitudinal feed via a real feed rod rather than using the half nuts like the 1030 uses.
The 1127 comes with a nice wedge type QCTP set so that's also a nice plus. It's an option for the 1030.
Ed
RE: Opinions needed..pls - Highpower - 09-30-2016
+1 to all of the above. Another vote for the 1127.
Spindle bore.
Feed rod.
Tool post.
Pretty much the same set-up I have on my lathe, so maybe I'm biased...
RE: Opinions needed..pls - Vinny - 09-30-2016
And here's yet another vote for the 1127. That 1030 reminds me too much of a mini lathe.
RE: Opinions needed..pls - the penguin - 09-30-2016
Its not a Monarch 10EE, but the 1127 is very usable.
RE: Opinions needed..pls - Sunset Machine - 10-01-2016
Opinions, right?
3-bolt direct mount spindle? Really?
No power cross feed? Really?
Calling a 1-1/2" bore "big"? Really?
Sorry.
RE: Opinions needed..pls - EdK - 10-01-2016
(10-01-2016, 09:01 AM)Sunset Machine Wrote: No power cross feed?
Not true.
Ed
RE: Opinions needed..pls - the penguin - 10-01-2016
I like the fact it has a separate drive for the feed, your not relying on the lead screw for carriage motion, unless your threading.