Setting up a benchtop mill

Ever since I got my little Harbor Freight 8×14 lathe over a decade ago, I’ve wanted to get a milling machine. The mill I purchased was a Precision Matthews PM940-PDF. While still technically considered a benchtop mill, its 1300lbs weight, and shear size meant it needed to be treated with a lot of respect when it came time to set it up. The following shows the steps I took to get the mill off its shipping pallet, and into its final position.

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  • stephen
    January 12, 2019

    Can you tell me about the “lift motor”. Did it come from PM? Is it specific to the 940 or will it work on a 727?

    • January 14, 2019

      Hi Stephen,

      The lift motor came with the mill, so I assume its specific to the 940 as its integrated into power distribution box. You might be able to modify it and the 727 to work together, but your best bet would probably be to contact PM directly and ask them.

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