Hello,
I want to buy a lathe, but have no experience with such machines, so I would like to ask for some knowledgeble opinions.
I am opting between 2 lathes:
1. Bernardo profi 700 pro including DRO
https://www.bernardo.at/en/profi-700...eige-i200.html
2. Paulimot PM4000 + DRO
https://www.paulimot.de/drehmaschinen/pm4000/dro
Main differences between the 2 are:
1. Bernardo is 3000 RPM with VFD vs. Paulimot 1815 RPM with 9 speed gearbox
(+1 bernardo)
2. Bernardo has 700mm between centers vs. Paulimot which is 900mm
(+1 Paulimot)
3. Bernardo has electric motor start/stop vs. Paulimot has a lever on the carrige
(can not decide which is better. I see advantages for both)
4. Bernardo has no footbrake vs. Paulimot which it does
(+1 Paulimot)
5. Paulimot is +100kg heavier
(+1 Paulimot)
6. Bernardo has local dealership vs. Paulimot which is shipped from Germany
(+1 Bernardo)
All the rest being equal from technics down to the price, which would be your choice?
I like the footbrake idea + biger center distance of the Paulimot, but is the extra 1200 RPM of the Bernardo really make a difference? Is this extra speed worth it?
Thank you,
Andrei
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