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Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3583 iowa 
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2004-07-22 91610
I'm getting interested in buying a metal working lathe. Does anyone own or have any experience with Smithy brand machines? Thanks. Frank.
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Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 848 Wisconsin 
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2004-07-22 91621
We have a Smithy Granite 1324 combination lathe and mill here in our lab. The 24" lathe seems to work well. I think the only negative was a tendency for the piece to move a bit when milling because you use the lathe carriage for milling also. And because the mill head is not stationary there is a bit more slop in it as compared to a single use mill.
All in all though it seems to be worth the money (about $2500 if I remember correctly).
Dave ....
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Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 848 Wisconsin
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You might also look into the lathes sold by Grizzly. They're all Chinese made so will probably be about the same quality. I haven't bought any of their metal working machines yet but have had very good luck with their heavy woodworking equipment. ....
Link: Grizzly industrial
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2004-07-22 91672
Shortmagnum; Thanks for the response on the lathe, I printed your info so as not to forget the model number, and I'll also check the Grizzly website. I just finished the first project from my new weld shop so I'll post some pictures in a day or two. Thanks again. Frank. ....
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