Well, I've seen enough negative notes here to quickly drop in to say my 1324 machine is great... Does it leave me yearning for a Bridgeport, Um... Yeah, what doesn't? It could be tighter, but it works well in a small amount of space, & converts quickly.
I had the motor go bad which took a couple of tries to get diagnosed over the phone (& 1 needlessly smoked controller), but they were very good about it, & didn't charge me. I have since done a custom wiring job to move the electronics out of the gearbox, & into a ventilated box of it's own, added 24VDC control, & a protection scheme that makes sure it waits 3 seconds before reversing. Hopefully no more smoking motors!
I have just finished the electro-mechanical power drawbar system, & things are starting to shape up nicely. Oh, & the DRM I added 6 months ago has made all the difference in final products. After looking at lots of them, I paid $750 for 3 axes and would make recommendation if anyone is looking. Not the best install instructions, but then I have pictures! Or, at least I will try to have some soon.
So, for light duty machining... it's a good choice for those of us who have to make every inch of floor space count. I have a single car garage where the washer, dryer, Harley, & dirt bike all live... But I still have just enough room for the important things in life
And no, I don't have to put a car in there, that would be a little tight.