Mill Headed My Way Soon

[EdK]

I finally pulled the trigger on a mill. I just ordered a Precision Matthews PM-25MV bench top mill. It's back ordered and scheduled to arrive at PM sometime in March or April.

Here are some of the specs.

Ed

   

Main Specifications:
   Model No. PM25MV (DC Brushless Motor,and Belt Drive Head is Standard)
   Max. Drilling Capacity 1″
   Max. End Milling Capacity 3/4″
   Max. Face Milling Capacity 2/1/2″
   Table Size 27-1/2″ x 7-1/8″
   Cross Travel (Y Axis) 7″
   Longitudinal Travel (X Axis) 19″
   Table Leadscrew Pitch 10 TPI (.100″ Per Turn)
   Table Dial Graduations .001″
   Vertical Travel (Z Axis) 13″
   Max Distance Spindle to Table 13″
   Taper of Spindle R-8, w/7/16-20 Drawbar Thread
   Spindle Travel 2″
   T Slot Size Actual size 12mm, our 1/2″ kit listed is sized for this machine
   Range of Spindle Speeds 50-2500rpm, 2 Steps
   Headstock Tilt Left & Right ±90°
   Motor 1 HP
   Machine Height (Without Stand) 38-1/2”
   Stand Height (Stand is optional) 35-1/2” (New PM-25MV Stand with Leveling Feet only)
   Stand Dimensions: 13-3/4″W x 16-3/4″D (Top surface where machine mounts)
   Net Weight (Not Including Base) 275 LBS
   Net Weight (With Base) Approx. 340 LBS
   Country of Origin: China
   Power Required 110/120V, Minimum 15 Amp Circuit Approx. 5′ cord with standard 120V plug included

[Highpower]

Those machines have come a long way from the machines of old. Nice to see the 'upgrades' (variable speed & readout) come as standard equipment now.

[EdK]

My only concern is the 2" spindle travel. But I'm sure I'll find ways to work with it, otherwise I wouldn't have ordered it.
In the mean time I'll be acquiring tooling so I can hit the ground running when it arrives.

Ed

[Vinny]

Are you getting the stand too?

[EdK]

(02-26-2022, 01:09 PM)Vinny Wrote: Are you getting the stand too?

No, I'm going to get another one of these benches that I got for my lathe. The top height is adjustable from 28.5" to 42". It can handle 1500lbs so it's a bit overkill but it's a really nice bench, although it is a bit pricey.

Ed

   

[Vinny]

Nice horizontal surface!

[Mayhem]

Very nice Ed. When it comes to stands for machines, I don't think there is such a thing as overkill.

[rleete]

What?  Not a single   from anyone?

[Highpower]

(02-26-2022, 01:43 PM)EdK Wrote:

(02-26-2022, 01:09 PM)Vinny Wrote: Are you getting the stand too?

No, I'm going to get another one of these benches that I got for my lathe. The top height is adjustable from 28.5" to 42". It can handle 1500lbs so it's a bit overkill but it's a really nice bench, although it is a bit pricey.

Ed

Details man... details!

I'm sure I'll be sorry for asking considering what I spent on a Tormek workstation recently, but that looks like a great adjustable table.

Oh, and I guess  

[EdK]

(02-27-2022, 01:07 PM)Highpower Wrote: Details man... details!

If you insist.  

Bought it from Amazon.

Work Bench

Ed