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 MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO rates 3.2 among mini mills ones. The MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO costs $700 less ($1,999 vs $2,699).
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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 | Precision Matthews PM-727M | MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Price 25% | 44 $2,699 | 34 $1,999 |
| Table size 20% | 57 7.1 x 27.5 in table (196.1 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% | 35 R8 spindle, tilting head | 85 R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head |
| Warranty 10% | 100 3-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Precision Matthews PM-727M | MechMaxx VM18LD 6x20 Mill Drill with DRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 7.1 x 27.5 in | 5.5 x 19.6 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 15 in | 8.6 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 8.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Head (Z) travel | 16 in | - |
| Quill travel | 3 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 746 W (1 hp) | 746 W (1 hp) |
| Motor type | AC, belt drive | 1 hp DC brushless |
| Brushless motor | No | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 115 to 1,700 rpm | 0 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | No | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | 60° each way |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | No | - |
| Digital readout | No | Yes |
| Weight | 475 lb | 180 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |