Precision Matthews PM-727M
#10 in Bench millsFull review
For a machinist who wants a heavy, simple 7x27 R8 mill and would rather change belts and gears than pay for variable speed.
Precision Matthews $2,699 eBay$2,699
The Precision Matthews PM-727M rates 3.3 among bench mills milling machines; the Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450 rates 2.6 among mini mills ones. The Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450 costs $200 less ($2,499 vs $2,699).
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Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450
#9 in Mini millsFull review
For a hobbyist who wants a mini mill ready to cut to the thousandth, with the readout installed and set up.
Little Machine Shop $2,499 eBay$2,499
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-727M | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 25% | 44 $2,699 | 15 $2,499 |
| Table size 20% | 57 7.1 x 27.5 in table (196.1 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% | 35 R8 spindle, tilting head | 75 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed |
| Warranty 10% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Precision Matthews PM-727M | Little Machine Shop HiTorque 6450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 7.1 x 27.5 in | 4.7 x 18.1 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 15 in | 11.8 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 8.5 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 | AC, belt drive | Brushless DC, belt drive |
| Brushless motor | No | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 115 to 1,700 rpm | 100 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | No | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | None |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | No | No |
| Digital readout | No | Yes |
| Weight | 475 lb | 187 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |