Precision Matthews PM-932V
For a serious home shop with 220 V that wants a heavy bench mill with variable speed and a deep quill.
Precision Matthews $3,699 eBay$3,699
The Precision Matthews PM-932V is the better milling machine overall, rated 4.1 to 4.0. The Precision Matthews PM-932V leads on warranty and table size. The MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO wins on features. The MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO costs $100 less ($3,599 vs $3,699).
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MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO
For a hobbyist who wants the biggest MechMaxx with the readout fitted and is comfortable buying from a newer brand.
Amazon $3,599 eBay$3,599
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Precision Matthews PM-932V for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and table size (9 x 31.5 in table (283.5 sq in) vs 7.2 x 33 in table (239.2 sq in)).
- Choose the MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO for features (R8 spindle, digital readout, brushless motor, variable speed, tilting head vs R8 spindle, digital readout, variable speed, tilting head).
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-932V | MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Price 25% | 44 $3,699 | 47 $3,599 |
| Table size 20% | 93 9 x 31.5 in table (283.5 sq in) | 75 7.2 x 33 in table (239.2 sq in) |
| Motor 15% | 100 1,492 W motor | 100 1,492 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% | 100 3-year warranty | 33 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Precision Matthews PM-932V | MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Table | 9 x 31.5 in | 7.2 x 33 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 22.4 in | - |
| Cross (Y) travel | 8 in | - |
| Head (Z) travel | 17 in | - |
| Quill travel | 5 in | - |
| Spindle and motor | ||
| Motor | 1,492 W (2 hp) | 1,492 W (2 hp) |
| Motor type | AC with variable frequency drive | 2 hp brushless |
| Brushless motor | No | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 50 to 3,200 rpm | 0 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way | 60° each way |
| Features | ||
| Power feed | No | - |
| Digital readout | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 775 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |