Precision Matthews PM-30MV
For a shop with 220 V that mills long parts and wants a brushless variable-speed bench mill.
Precision Matthews $2,999 eBay$2,999
The Precision Matthews PM-30MV is the better milling machine overall, rated 4.4 to 3.6. The Precision Matthews PM-30MV leads on features, price and warranty. The JET JMD-18 Mill/Drill wins on table size. The Precision Matthews PM-30MV costs $872 less ($2,999 vs $3,871).
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JET JMD-18 Mill/Drill
For a shop that wants a JET-backed, plain, heavy mill-drill and values a two-year warranty over features.
Amazon $3,871 eBay$3,871
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Precision Matthews PM-30MV for features (R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head vs R8 spindle), price ($2,999 vs $3,871) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the JET JMD-18 Mill/Drill for table size (9.5 x 32.2 in table (306.4 sq in) vs 8.2 x 33 in table (272.2 sq in)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large bench mills milling machine; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Precision Matthews PM-30MV | JET JMD-18 Mill/Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 63 $2,999 | 40 $3,871 |
| Table size 20% | 88 8.2 x 33 in table (272.2 sq in) | 100 9.5 x 32.2 in table (306.4 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 100 1,492 W motor | 100 1,492 W motor |
| Features 30% | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 25 R8 spindle |
| Warranty 10% | 100 3-year warranty | 67 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Precision Matthews PM-30MV | JET JMD-18 Mill/Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 8.2 x 33 in | 9.5 x 32.2 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 23 in | 20.5 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 8.8 in | 7 in |
| Head (Z) travel | 14 in | - |
| Quill travel | 3 in | 5 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,492 W (2 hp) | 1,492 W (2 hp) |
| Motor type | DC brushless, belt drive | 2 hp, 115/230 V single phase, belt drive |
| Brushless motor | Yes | No |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 3,000 rpm | 150 to 3,000 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | No |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | - |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | No | No |
| Digital readout | Yes | No |
| Weight | 530 lb | 660 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |