Thanks for the info, but thats what I was afraid of. Probably gonna check it out to see what kind of shape it's in. Firestopper Forum Guest Register Today. It was 5K and came with what many now consider optional equipment. The machine has done everything I have required from it with tolerances to my liking from the start. It was supplied with a tolerance sheet that proved to be accurate.
I use quality measuring tools that verify every operation I preform with this machine. The bed has remained true with no evidence of wear as is the lead screw and feed rod. The spindle 1.
The only issue is the tailstock clamp that requires adjustment when doing heavy over 1" drilling but that is a common issue with this style of side clamp found on many machines including some PM machines. You can find this issue on several manufactures on this site. I will say its hard to beat the weight comparison of this style vs the GT and weight matters once setup correctly. I have never had any vibartion or finish issues but I will add I use a CXA setup with quality tooling.
The machine weigh in at lbs. My machine has been upgraded with Mark's system, new motor and lighting that makes it a joy to run, but the machine was solid prior to this modification. As far as replacement parts and support, I have not needed support, but have read nightmare stories on many Chinese machines.
One thing that bothers me on many entry level import lathes are the cross feed, compound, carriage and tail stock dials. Oh, and nice quality dials I hope this helps Fallon. I definitely know "Chinese" means probably just the lowest bidder. Usually but not always reflects quality. The Chinese can make really high end stuff, but more often than not it's sourced there for minimum price over middle to high quality. The PM I was kind of expecting to get has a pretty decent reputation despite being Chinese.
I don't anticipate having any huge precision requirements for a while. Stay Connected. Penn Tool Co. Swing over Bed. Distance Between Centers. Swing over Carriage. Width of Bed. Spindle Nose. Diameter of Spindle Thru Bore. Taper of Spindle Center. Spindle Speeds, 9 Steps. Longitudinal Feeds. Cross Feeds. Metric Threads. Inch Threads. Travel of Cross Slide. Travel of Top Slide. Diameter of Tailstock Quill. Remember Me? Register Forgot password?
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