My New Lathe

[Mirage_Man]

Some may remember that I ordered a new lathe back in June, a Precision Matthews PM-1340T. I still don't have it in my possession but it finally made it to the states, cleared customs and arrived at the dealer. The dealer was kind enough to snap a few pictures of it to quench my thirst :sick2: . If all goes as planned it will be here next week. I will still have to wire the rotary phase converter before I can fire it up though. I don't want to do that until the new machine is in it's spot, which I haven't decided yet.

The pictures show the machine as it was during inspection and does not show the DRO, handles or the other removable pieces. It also has some cosmoline still on it. As I'm told they will re-apply more cosmoline to prevent any oxidation during transport.

On to the pictures. I will of course take more of my own when I actually have the machine. I am attaching thumbnails that you can click on for full sized images. (More pictures in posts #8 and #14)

 

[DaFABRICATA]

AWWW MAN!!!
I can't wait to see what you make with this beauty!!!
That machine looks very nice!

Hopefully I will be able to order mine before winter.

 

[ICUDoc]

Man that looks so cool. They always look nice with no chips on them! It looks pretty long- what's the distance b/w centres M_M? I hope it arrives soon for you - are the tools for you current lathe the right size for this one? QCTP? Mmmmmmm-lathe......

 

[griff]

CONGRATS BRIAN!!! She looks GREAT!!
where are you taking her to for DINNER??
How BIG was the ring??

 

[LuxLuthor]

Holy Moly! That is too beautiful to get it dirty! I'm amazed at some of this milling hardware. I also look forward to seeing what you make with this. Congrats, you are getting an early Christmas present.

 

[wquiles]

That is awesome Brian !!!

:twothumbs :twothumbs :twothumbs

 

[Mirage_Man]

Thanks Guys. It is a 13x40 so the distance between centers is 40". My current lathe's tool holder is an AXA size. This machine will use the BXA size. The tools I have will work for both machines.

 

[Mirage_Man]

Some more photos the dealer just sent me .

 

[tino_ale]

MM, I'm no expert in lathe but your's certainly look very neat, sturdy and heavy :tinfoil:

I envy you so much, congrats!!

just noticed : is it glow in dark epoxy that I see at the center of the dials?

 

[tino_ale]

double post

 

[Data]

That is very nice, congrats! Can't wait to see what you do with it!


Cheers
Dave

 

[Torque1st]

It is tooooo purdy, make a nice lexan case with a lock to keep it clean...😉

 

[Chodes]

I know nothing about lathes..but as you do , looking forward to seeing what you make.

 

[Mirage_Man]

Well I got the word today that my machine is finally on its way. It should arrive on Tuesday at my work. Then I'll have to move it home next weekend.

Here's a few more pictures... The first one shows it being strapped into the truck 😀. Next up are inside the headstock and then a couple shots showing the Newall C80 DRO scales installed :naughty:.

 

[Anglepoise]

You must be very excited...........

I know the feeling.

 

[Mirage_Man]

You must be very excited...........

I know the feeling.

Is it that obvious?? I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting for Santa.

 

[wquiles]

Well I got the word today that my machine is finally on its way. It should arrive on Tuesday at my work. Then I'll have to move it home next weekend.

Here's a few more pictures... The first one shows it being strapped into the truck 😀. Next up are inside the headstock and then a couple shots showing the Newall C80 DRO scales installed :naughty:.

Man, that is freaking awesome Brian - "almost" here 😉

 

[squale]

Have you received your lathe yet? I just ordered a PM1640 from Matt. He is a great guy to deal with!

 

[Mirage_Man]

Have you received your lathe yet? I just ordered a PM1640 from Matt. He is a great guy to deal with!

It's funny you should ask. I just got home from my work where the lathe was just delivered. The truck got in around 9AM. It's sitting in the warehouse where it will stay until this weekend when I can move it home.

You are right, Matt is definitely A#1 in my book! I couldn't have asked for better customer service. He went out of his way to answer any question I had and believe me I had a ton.

Here's a few pics I took this AM. The lathe is covered with an anti-rust spray and will need to be cleaned off. Hence the dull look. The truck had a load of some kind of candy that had to be removed before we could get to the lathe. I have to say it was really nerve racking watching it being lifted of the truck with our fork lift. It's on the smaller side and I think the lathe was right near its limits. But thank God it went smoothly! :twothumbs

I will take more pictures of the move and also some more after it's cleaned up and in place.

 

[PEU]

Congrats Brian!!! awesome machine!


Pablo