I did a spreadsheet comparison but, as I don't know how to upload the spreadsheet, you'll have to settle for a graphic image.Īside from the fact that tables can be changed, add a few bolts here and there, remove a couple of lock washers, it seems as if the Craftex CX601 and the Precision Matthews PM-30V are knockoffs of a cross between the Weiss WMD30V and 30LV. I did a comparison with the Weiss WMD30V & 30LV to the PM-30V to the Craftex CX601. Many thanx for the info on the various lathes.
This is not advertised on the web site as Matt and/or Nicole will raise the issue when they speak to the customer.Īnyhow, on this particular mill, you just have to ask for the L-version of the bed. Ordering cycles are usually around 3 month intervals and with the exception of a few models, he does not order blanket quantities.Īlso, you may not be aware but, many of the floor mills can be ordered with a larger table. PM places orders several times a year with all his manufacturers -and that's because they are a step-up in quality and they're not knocked-out as fast as the other labeled brands.
The PM 45 is now going through it's first set of upgrades after nearly a decade. That's because once he locks down a particular set of features for a mill (which he researches carefully) it stays that way for a good while. Also, you'll find that the PM machines do not change style as frequently as some other vendors. The type of customizations vary from model to model -things like higher quality motors, different speed options and spindle bores on lathes and more realistic bed sizes on mills. Matt at Precision Matthews has a very, very good business agreement (which he as worked very hard for over the years to cultivate) with them and unlike other importers, he has no problems getting various customizations. They make most of small and mid-sized lathes out there. Weiss is one of the major manufacturers in China.
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