RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Smithy Lathe/Mill/Drill

yes I have an Smithy and I love it now that I have
worked out all bugs .Smithy worked real hard with me
on it and sent parts and stuff that I needed no
questions asked .. Can't beat that..

John
--- Tim Goldstein <timg@...> wrote:

> I have no experience with the Smithy, but I have
> converted my Shoptask over
> to CNC and it is easy to do and you do get control
> of the Z axis. Check them
> out at www.shoptask.com
>
> Just as an aside, there has been a pretty serious
> suit running between
> Shoptask (the inventor of the 3 in 1 machine) and
> Smithy. Seems that
> Shoptask was just given a summary judgment. No idea
> what the long term
> effect will be on either company.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>
> > Has anyone out there ever done any CNC
> modifications for these
> > machines...or know anything about them? They are
> available now as
> > "cnc" ready. You can purchase optional CNC
> packages (including
> > fourth axis control) for them but I doubt if it
> controls the Z axis.
> > This looks like a really interesting machine. The
> lathe would make a
> > great "replacement" for my existing lathe ...well
> maybe an add on
> > :)... for my barrel work and I'd be able to do my
> wax pattern
> > machining and possibly small mold manufacturing on
> it too.
>
> > FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
>

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