Smithy Machines-"Good or Bad" - Practical Machinist
WEBJul 20, 2002 · Smithy no longer sells this model but grizzly has a very similar machine, the G9729 with a longer bed on the lathe. The biggest shortcoming of the 3 in 1 machines is the constant setting up and breaking down set-ups from lathe to mill or vice versa. Right now I have my machine set-up for a milling job with the mill vise indicated in.
General - Archive | Smithy Lathe quality - Practical Machinist
WEBMay 18, 2003 · The BZ-239 lathe is a 12 x 39 gearhead lathe that costs $2695. I have always thought that Smithy charged a premium for their stuff, but, then, some people think it is worth the price. If I were shopping for a lathe, I think I would look at the Grizzly (you could get the 13 x 40 for that), Enco, WT or even the HF versions for less money.
Hobby lathe or combo machine - Practical Machinist
WEBMar 4, 2022 · Reasonable quality lathe in a very small space: track down a southbend 9" lathe Reasonable quality milling machine in a very small space: track down a Rusnok head mounted on a vintage horizontal mill like a Burke No 4. Within the very small limits of these machines you can do real work.
Decent lathe/mill all-in-one? - Practical Machinist
WEBMar 24, 2010 · One other alternative, but likely larger than your friend wants: something like my Harrison M300 (or any other decent 13-14" swing lathe) with a Versamil mounted on the cross slide. You'll still want a mill in my opinion, but this does put a lathe and a mill on the same bed. 03-22-2010, 11:15 PM #11. MEF.
General | Combo lathe/milling machines - Practical Machinist
WEBMay 21, 2007 · Aim for a seperate small mill and a seperate small lathe. Otherwise, you´ll do more setup and switching from one mode to the other than you do work actually. If this is impossible: most people are better out with a small lathe and a milling table for it. Or a small lathe and a good drillpress. Cheers, Johann Ps.:
General - Archive | Lathe/mill/drill combo - Practical Machinist
WEBFeb 19, 2008 · The general consensus on the mill/drill/lathe combo machines is that they're pretty non-rigid, which is a problem with lathe work and disastrous with mill work. Even the biggest units don't have a very large work envelope. Add to this that they are generally of Chinese origin, and you can infer pretty accurately about quality.
Reorganizing my machine shop... - Practical Machinist
WEBMy "machine shop" is 8' x 24'. I built and finished it in '92 when I purchased a Smithy Lathe/Mill combo for turning aluminum model car parts. The lathe has been sitting on this home made stand for 22 years. The little tool cart has been there for that lenghth of time also. It's time for thorough cleaning and reorganizing!
General - Archive | Smithy machines - Practical Machinist
WEBJan 20, 2005 · I bought a Smithy, but I got the BZ-239 Lathe. not a combo machine. The primary reason was the fact that they have financing. I had also noted that if you have room, you can get the BZ-239, and a small mill, both with the same capacity as the big combo machine, for a little more money than the combo.
Will a Smithy or similar multi-machine be good for gunsmiths?
WEBNov 12, 2006 · In no way recommending them, but I think a 9x20 lathe and a larger mill drill would beat a combo machine every which way, and cost less than $2000 together. But a guy ought to save his pennies and get a Bridgeport (used or clone OK) and a used or imported lathe with a 1 3/8" hole through the spindle and minimum 30" between centers. …
Quick lathe/milling machine combo question - Practical Machinist
WEBJul 25, 2006 · The Smithy mill (and most 3-1 machines) is poorly regarded in terms of rigidity, and the fact that the mill head may move on the column during a heavy cut, causing a major fubar with your project. If you can't get a hold of anything, then the Smithy will certainly be better then nothing, and will make you focus on basic skills more (because it ...
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