Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Smithy Granite

Hi Chris:
I personally wouldn't get one of these.
I don't like their lack of rigidity, their poor workmanship, and the pain of
setting up and tearing down all the time to shift between functions.
They're probably bearable for a hobby guy, but if you're intending to make
money with one, you'll likely be disappointed
Cheers
Marcus

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Clough" <cclough@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 12:01 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Smithy Granite


> Ok - my dad told me to look into these machines; he used to be a
> machinist and had heard of them a while ago (this was 10 years ago or
> so). Anyhow - has anyone retrofitted one of their 'CNC compatible' units
> with steppers and drivers?
> I am thinking of getting one with their payment plan, and retrofit it
> with my hardware. But, I have one question, and it's based purely on
> ignorance; I need to cut 3/8" to 1/2" flanges; will a CNC mill do it
> with the right bit? I feel like a dumb ass because I don't know the
> answer, but that's the only reason I built the plasma CNC. While the
> system, as most of you have seen thus far, looks pretty good - the
> little things are starting to get to me; its accuracy just isn't where I
> want it - that's the nature of the beast with a plasma cutter though.
> If someone says I can use the Smithy as a milling unit to mill out
> steel, I'll order one on Monday. I've got a product, that I've been held
> u on because my CNC isn't working - and I've had to delay it 3 weeks
> almost because I can't get the flanges cut.
> Anyone?
> Thanks,
> -Chris Clough