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Andy Gawlak
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Good afternoon. I am looking to speak with some one who owns a 1440, 1640, or 1660 TL Lathe. Please let me know if you can help.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Andy Gawlak
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Thinking of buying one for my self.
They are good, buy one.
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Andy Gawlak
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I have done that as well David. Thanks.
Former Member
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Do your research, Grizzly, PM, King, BB all draw from the same supplier. It comes down to level of options they select. In some cases the value is not from the one you suspect, in other cases its a false value.
Do you research.
Do you research.
TorontoBuilder
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well I have to hand it to Andy, he is trying to do his research... and I bet that what he found out to date is that out of the choices you listed PM is the best.
Then ran up against the downfall of PM's single showroom for the entire USA. Sure it saves overhead and allows for better pricing, but for people with a need to see with their own eyes and feel with their own hands it is a huge barrier to purchasing their products.
That said Andy, I've seen a couple in person and they're a fine lathe.
@Andy Gawlak - where are you located? I'm thinking in terms of shipping or picking it up.
Very nice choice of machine, only missing a 4j and faceplate.
Very nice choice of machine, only missing a 4j and faceplate.
You could also price the offerings at Modern Tool - I think the costs would be similar and that would be in Canada.
A number of members own this lathe in various ages. I have an older one. I'm not sure what a new one costs - maybe $8K?
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A number of members own this lathe in various ages. I have an older one. I'm not sure what a new one costs - maybe $8K?
boilerhouse
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From a quote I received late March 2022, it was $8,900, pick up available in Newmarket-Ont, or else shipping is extra.
TorontoBuilder
Ultra Member
That sure is something to consider
That's a lot of machine for the price! I would love the 2" bore. My Craftex is just barely 1".
I think the deal with PM's (what they call ultraprecision lathes) 1440TL, 1640TL etc. are 100% Taiwan. vs Modern C0636A is China. Not necessarily a bad thing. The prices converge much closer if you select a Chinese PM or Taiwanese Modern. BTW the C0636A is a D1-5 spindle which gives it the bigger bore for its size. There are a few lathes that went this route (not surprisingly, probably same lineage)
Speaking of big bore 14", this PM 2022 model has some interesting features. (Suspect also Chinese machine because they usually say Taiwan even if partial components). I've heard sometimes PM requests certain factory packages. And sometimes the equivalent machine is available elsewhere under a different paint scheme. Modern Calgary has gotten more selective about hobbyist size Taiwan machines because their prices have zoomed up. So they have to decide what will move vs what will sit on the floor.
www.precisionmatthews.com
Speaking of big bore 14", this PM 2022 model has some interesting features. (Suspect also Chinese machine because they usually say Taiwan even if partial components). I've heard sometimes PM requests certain factory packages. And sometimes the equivalent machine is available elsewhere under a different paint scheme. Modern Calgary has gotten more selective about hobbyist size Taiwan machines because their prices have zoomed up. So they have to decide what will move vs what will sit on the floor.
PM-1440-2SM 14″x40″ Gunsmith Lathe – Precision Matthews Machinery Co.
www.precisionmatthews.com
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Andy Gawlak
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Hi. I am located in Edmonton Alberta.
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Andy Gawlak
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Thanks. I appreciate your imput.
That answers my question about you driving to pick up a machine at the PM shop.
I was told many years ago, "if it's for a one time job buy cheap, if it's for a lifetime buy the best you can afford".
All the best in your decision.