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Smithy 1220LTD
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Hey! I just purchased a used Smithy 1220LTD and I just finished rebuilding it. I am having a problem which I am posting soon under the title "Too strange". It seem that there are not many Smithy user in this forum, so I am glad I found you! Maybe we should start a Group called Smithy Users... Kind regards,
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I'm down with having a Smithy users group also, I have a Midas 1220XL I just setup, just for fun and hobby type stuff. So far so good. Still trying to stock up on tooling, etc.
Hi everybody, I have a Smithy 1220 too. It's about 9 yrs. old and I don't think they make this one anymore. It has the smaller table and no threading half nut. It works fine for most of what I do but the one thing that bugs me is the round column mill head. A while back I put a QCTP on it and I needed to ask some questions regarding the installation of the QCTP and the people here were great.
I use the lathe on it quite often and I think the QCTP has been the most useful addition to the Smithy 1220. The round column mill requires some careful thinking at times but I tell you when you need a mill, round column or not, it can be a life saver.
I think a Smithy Owners section would be nice, I think it would get pretty good use. I would say that there are probably quite a few owners who would use it.
LaVern
P.S. I have to also say that Kerry Ballard at Smithy was an immense help with my installation of the QCTP. I didn't purchase the QCTP from Smithy, but he responded right off the bat when I emailed him with my questions. I do think that Smithy does have great customer service.
LJS
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I have one of the newer models a Granite 1340 with a 2 hp Variable speed motor 3-in-one. Many machinists consider this a toy, but I have found that I can do any number of tasks just like the "big boys", except just a little slower - instead of cutting off 1/4 inch, i am satisfied with 20 thou - I also find that it does great with HSS tooling but sometimes don't have the rigidity for carbide - I would like to see a Smithy group also
Remember, the one thing that I think makes Smithy GREAT is their customer service - along with Kerry, Don, Tom, and others, they have treated me VERY WELL. I started having problems with my chuck and even after a year of use, they sent a replacement ultra quick - 2 year warranty also.
Oh Mr. Moderator Sir, Please can I have another.... A Smithy Forum! Thanks millions!
Remember, the one thing that I think makes Smithy GREAT is their customer service - along with Kerry, Don, Tom, and others, they have treated me VERY WELL. I started having problems with my chuck and even after a year of use, they sent a replacement ultra quick - 2 year warranty also.
Oh Mr. Moderator Sir, Please can I have another.... A Smithy Forum! Thanks millions!
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I don't have a Smithy but I think you guys need to post pics of your machines as they always look kind of cool.
-Ron
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Here's a couple pics of my Midas 1220XL. Had to use an engine hoist to lift it from the crate to this metal bench it sits on...
Surprised you didn't need a forklift.
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We will look into this for you. At this stage with the limited number of smithy users here a sub forum might be considered. In the meantime try posting here http://www.hobby-machinist.com/forumdisplay.php/42-OTHER-BRANDS-OF-MACHINERY for generalities.
Cheers Phil
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You guys can set up a group (http://www.hobby-machinist.com/group.php?tabid=86&tabid=461 and hit "Create Group") or let me know and I will set up a subforum in the "Other Brands of Machinery" ( http://www.hobby-machinist.com/forumdisplay.php/42-OTHER-BRANDS-OF-MACHINERY) forum, whichever you prefer.