For a hobbyist who wants a loaded, large-table R8 mill with power feed and readout, and accepts a thinly documented brand.
Amazon $3,179 eBay
For a hobbyist who wants the biggest MechMaxx with the readout fitted and is comfortable buying from a newer brand.
- 7.2 x 33 inTable
- 1,492 W (2 hp)Motor
- 0 to 2,500 rpmSpeeds
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- Optical 3-axis readout, 2 hp brushless motor and a 33 in table
- Micrometer dials in inches
- $600 more than the same mill without the readout
- Travels and weight are not published on the listing
The MechMaxx VM32 family
Every MechMaxx VM32 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own table size.
| Model | Table | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MechMaxx VM32L 33 in Mill Drill | 7.2 x 33 in | 3.6/5 | $2,999 |
| MechMaxx VM32LD 33 in Mill Drill with DRO (this one) | 7.2 x 33 in | 4.0/5 | $3,599 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its table size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | VM32LD |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Table | 7.2 x 33 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 1,492 W (2 hp) |
| Motor type | 2 hp brushless |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Spindle speeds | 0 to 2,500 rpm |
| Variable speed | Yes |
| Spindle taper | R8 |
| Head tilt | 60° each way |
| Features | |
| Digital readout | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this table size
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 eBayFor a shop that tapped and drilled as much as it mills and wants a power feed and a gearbox in a benchtop machine.
Grizzly $3,495 eBayCompare
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