Yokoma AL028277 1100W Mill Drill
#8 in Bench millsFull review
For a hobbyist on a tight budget who mostly drills and light-mills and is fine with an MT3 spindle.
Amazon $1,725 eBay$1,725
7.1 x 27.5 in1,100 W296 lb
3.3/5
For a machinist who wants a heavy, simple 7x27 R8 mill and would rather change belts and gears than pay for variable speed.
- 7.1 x 27.5 inTable
- 746 W (1 hp)Motor
- 115 to 1,700 rpmSpeeds
- 475 lbWeight
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Pros
- 475 lb of cast iron cuts steadier than the lighter 7x27 mills
- 3 in of quill travel and a 16 in head range
- Plain geared drive with no electronics to fail
Cons
- Stepped speeds only, from 115 to 1,700 rpm
- Readout costs extra
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 | PM-727M |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Table | 7.1 x 27.5 in |
| Longitudinal (X) travel | 15 in |
| Cross (Y) travel | 8.5 in |
| Head (Z) travel | 16 in |
| Quill travel | 3 in |
| Spindle and motor | |
| Motor | 746 W (1 hp) |
| Motor type | AC, belt drive |
| Brushless motor | No |
| Spindle speeds | 115 to 1,700 rpm |
| Variable speed | No |
| Spindle taper | R8 |
| Head tilt | 90° each way |
| Features | |
| Power feed | No |
| Digital readout | No |
| Weight | 475 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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Grizzly G0704 7x27 Mill/Drill with Stand
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