Precision Matthews PM-728VT
#6 in Bench millsFull review
For a shop that mills mostly aluminum and small steel parts and values fast spindle speeds, a worm-gear head tilt and a long warranty.
Precision Matthews $3,699.99 eBay$3,699.99
The Precision Matthews PM-728VT rates 3.6 among bench mills milling machines; the Little Machine Shop HiTorque 3990 rates 2.8 among mini mills ones. The Little Machine Shop HiTorque 3990 costs $2,250.99 less ($1,449 vs $3,699.99).
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Little Machine Shop HiTorque 3990
#8 in Mini millsFull review
For a hobbyist machining small parts in aluminum, brass and light steel who wants a quiet, well-supported mini mill.
Little Machine Shop $1,449 eBay$1,449
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 | Precision Matthews PM-728VT | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 3990 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 25% | 17 $3,699.99 | 60 $1,449 |
| Table size 20% | 57 7 x 28 in table (196 sq in) | 10 4.7 x 18.1 in table (85.1 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 52 746 W motor | 25 500 W motor |
| Features 30% | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head | 55 R8 spindle, brushless motor, variable speed |
| Warranty 10% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Precision Matthews PM-728VT | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 3990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 7 x 28 in | 4.7 x 18.1 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 19 in | 11.8 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 10 in | 5.1 in |
| Head (Z) travel | 16 in | 10.6 in |
| Quill travel | 3 in | 2.8 in |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 746 W (1 hp) | 500 W (0.7 hp) |
| Motor type | DC brushless, belt drive | Brushless DC, belt drive |
| Brushless motor | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 75 to 4,000 rpm | 100 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | None |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | No | No |
| Digital readout | Yes | No |
| Weight | 380 lb | 124 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |