In spite of my years I'm new to machining. I have limited space, etc. - the same old story that many others have. I've been looking at the Smithy line of multi-function machinery. In particular the Midas model 1220 LTD has caught my eye. It appears to have most of the capacity that I would ever need, and if it didn't it wouldn't bother me to have someone else do whatever I needed. I gather that as in other fields this multi-purpose machinery will not be as good as task-specific machines, but I don't see that being too big a problem. Has anyone out there had any experience with the Smithy machinery? Own one? If so, what are your experiences with it? Suggestions?
I went the used lathe route once before and had a nightmare, so I'm loath to go that way again.
Thanks,
Cliff.
I went the used lathe route once before and had a nightmare, so I'm loath to go that way again.
Thanks,
Cliff.