Intensemonerider
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Anyone running a King PDM-30? Can a person take it apart and move it with a dolly?
Craftex vs King Canada
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Intensemonerider
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It looks like you could remove the motor, head, cross slides, motor and dolly/carry the King PDM-30 into the basement with a buddy???Let me know if I am just dreaming…lol
502 lbs assembled
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lucsimoneau
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For what it's worth, I have a Craftex 601 and the plastic gear gave way the first week machining something, not even pushing it. I have since installed a timing belt from the motor to the spindle shaft with an increase in the overall RPM range. I find that the spindle speeds are too low on these machines especially when using small end-mill cutters.
Nah, it really isn't that difficult. You can do it!
The very first job I did on my first real mill about 10 years ago was to make a new gear to lift its own head. Looked quite similar to yours!
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Intensemonerider
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Are there any members who would like to sell their small milling machines?
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I believe there are aftermarket gears for these machines, source them, buy them, install them when you need too. Saves you making gears. Simple.
Matt-Aburg
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Run, don't walk... RUN AWAY !!! the cheapening has become sickening !!
I brought my pdm-30 into the basement alone no problem and I am a 140lb weakling , break it down into sizes you can carry, I removed the column from the base others didn't but with a buddy should be piece of cake. I was a bit worried before as well but it was unfounded.
I would just be patient there have been lots of round column mills for sale in the gta, prices even cheaper a bit out barrie etc, keep an eye out on kijiji and fb marketplace both are good sources and before you know it the right one will be coming home with you.
Intensemonerider
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That’s great to know, how do like your pdm-30?
Intensemonerider
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Does anyone have any experience with the Craftex Cx-611? Is the brushless motor the secret sauce or just overly expensive? Does it have plastic gears?
I couldn’t believe it when I recently checked the price of the lathe I bought in 2019, it‘s price had increased by 70%!!!!
I am very happy with mine, I was aware of the limitations and you have to be mindful of the height for tool changes as it can get tight. I recently added a dro and it has been helpful.
Product - King canada pdm30
I purchased a new Pdm30 mill in march 22 I am so disappointed the motor vibrates bad which make the unit noisy and inaccurate I contacted KC only to get told that these machines have a weak motor mount so I should run it by loosening the belts.so forget about factory warranty or dealer support...
I'm ok with my king pdm30, belt changes kinda suck, and you need to work around the round column z axis issue, but for the money I would rather have a 2hp mill over a 3/4 any day
I have a VFD and a 3ph motor sitting that will eliminate most of the belt changes, once that is done It should get rid of that complaint
I have a VFD and a 3ph motor sitting that will eliminate most of the belt changes, once that is done It should get rid of that complaint
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Intensemonerider
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