RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Smithy 1700 cnc

IMHO not a bad price for a 3-in-1 machine, but most people here will tell
you separate machines are better. Maybe yes, maybe no, depends on your shop
and what you are going to be making. I would say if you like the machine
and it fits your needs, shop and wallet then go for it. It is more work to
switch setups between turning and milling but if you plan your work and the
steps in your projects you can minimize the setup changes.

John Guenther
Sterling, Virginia

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Purdy [mailto:kb7wnz@...]
> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 14:05 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Smithy 1700 cnc
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> Greetings all. I've been lurking soaking up info long enough now I could
> use a little direct input. I have the oportunity to aquire a smithy 1700
> cnc 3 in one. The current owner is asking 1600$(claims orignal price was
> 2600$). It is not a current model(3-4 years old?) but it is in
> really new
> shape. He claims to of only put 3 hours on the machine. He keeps the bed
> heavily greased and machine covered when not in use. The orignal factory
> grind on the bed ways were very appearentevent through the
> grease. It seems
> the current equivlent model is the entry level granite machine goes for
> 2495$. It currently does NOT have the cnc acessorys installed
> so you can
> guess what I'm hoping my winter project is going to this year :)
>
> Is this a good price for this machine? If so has any one had any
> experiance
> with this machine using the the factory cnc or otherwise?
>
> Thanks Rob...
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