Grizzly G0704 7x27 Mill/Drill with Stand
#9 in Bench millsFull review
The default choice for a home shop R8 mill with room for real parts, best bought direct.
Amazon $2,840 eBay$2,840
The Grizzly G0704 7x27 Mill/Drill with Stand rates 3.3 among bench mills milling machines; the MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO rates 3.2 among mini mills ones. The MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO costs $841 less ($1,999 vs $2,840).
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MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO
#1 in Mini millsFull review
For a hobbyist who wants an R8 mini mill with a readout at the lowest price and can live with short travels.
Amazon $1,999 eBay$1,999
Scores side by side
These two sit in different table size classes (bench mills and mini mills), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own table size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Grizzly G0704 7x27 Mill/Drill with Stand | MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 39 $2,840 | 34 $1,999 |
| Table size 20% | 53 7.1 x 26.6 in table (188 sq in) | 20 5.5 x 19.6 in table (107.9 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 52 746 W motor | 52 746 W motor |
| Features 30% | 70 R8 spindle, digital readout, variable speed, tilting head | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Grizzly G0704 7x27 Mill/Drill with Stand | MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 7.1 x 26.6 in | 5.5 x 19.6 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 18.9 in | 8.6 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 6.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 746 W (1 hp) | 746 W (1 hp) |
| Motor type | - | 1 hp DC brushless |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 2,250 rpm | 0 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | 60° each way |
| Features | ||
| Digital readout | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 372 lb | 180 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |