smithy mill-lathe model CB-1220 xl What is it worth - CNCzone
Dec 23, 2011 · If you already have a nice lathe, I would forget the Smithy- that model is OK as a lathe, but really limited as a mill, so you will really end up with 2 lathes in your garage. 03-08-2010, 09:25 PM #6
Useless Smithy 1220 - CNCzone
Mar 11, 2008 · A little while back I bought a Smithy 1220 for about a grand. After adding all the accessories and the workbench the total came to over $3200. (shipped) So after spending all that money, assembling the bench, etc. I've got a useless piece of equipment. I know what you're thinking, but it's not the milling capacity that has me frustrated.
Trying to find a drive motor for 96' Smithy 1220XL - CNCzone
Nov 1, 2011 · Well I'm trying to find a motor for the Smithy 1220XL, but Smithy won't have them in stock till the end of December and the local motor rebuild place w Need Help! Trying to find a drive motor for 96' Smithy 1220XL
Tell us abut your smithy... - CNCzone
Feb 26, 2012 · It is the AT300 from the late 80's when smithy was still in Oregon. Metric leadscrews & scales. Funny bright blue color. I'd love to hear from anyone that has CNC converted a smithy, I haven't found any pictures or descriptions of how others have done it. Pictures would be gravy! Also, if you had a smithy but got rid of it, you can tell us what ...
CB1220XL spindle motor upgrade - CNCzone
Jul 27, 2015 · I have a CB-1220XL lathe/mill that I use strictly the lathe, I removed the milling head since I have standalone mills. In the past I did some research on converting the AC motor to a variable speed using a DC treadmill motor but can't find
I Converted Smithy 1220 LTD, to CNC - CNCzone
Apr 27, 2017 · I Converted Smithy 1220 LTD, to CNC Hi, I just posted a website dedicated to a CNC conversion. It shows the detailed conversion of my Smithy 1220 LTD, 3-in-1 machine, with lots of pictures and info (10 MB) showing the entire process.
midas 1220 xl CNC conversion? - cnczone.com
Jul 13, 2011 · midas 1220 xl CNC conversion? I have a Midas 1220XL that I have had for about 10 years now that needs the lathe seals replaced. I am thinking about doing a low cost CNC conversion for the lathe portion of the machine and stripping …
Need Help! adding power feed for x axis on a smithy 1220 XL
May 30, 2008 · I Converted Smithy 1220 LTD, to CNC; smithy mill-lathe model CB-1220 xl What is it worth; Need Help!-Adding an X axis power feed to my smithy 1220XL milling table.Adding an X axis power; Useless Smithy 1220; Smithy CB-1220 XL LTD ????
a question for those whoo tried smithy - CNCzone
Oct 24, 2012 · I bought a 1220 LTD back in 2000, and it has been a fantastic lathe. The mill head wouldn't allow reasonable cutting w/out walking across the work. I used both locking features, etc. I ended up taking the mill head off the machine and it's sitting on a shelf in the shed. I ended up buying a 9X49 knee mill in 2005 and never looked back.
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Dec 11, 2012 · smithy mill-lathe model CB-1220 xl What is it worth. Started by mrbreezeet1, 03-07-2010 06:31 PM ...