well I'm looking to get myself a nice hobby lathe/ milling machine. I keep looking through the catalogs like enco etc so many choices what do you guys suggest brand names?
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I bought a Smithy a few month back and I'm very satisfied with it, I was also considering the Shoptask machine.
I would sugest you post what budget and space you have for the machine as well as any experience you have, that way you can get better advice.
If you already have a well stocked up garage then things are easier than if you are starting with an empty space. Basic tools like a bench grinder, band saw, belt sander, ect will also help in your projects and is easier if you already have them in your garage. Also hand tools like wrenches and hex keys.
In the time i've owned the machine I have learned that you also need an accesory budget, since you will only get the basics with the machine and you will imediately find out you need more stuff to complete certain projects (ex. V-blocks, extra cutters, measuring tools, clamps, ect.)
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Also if you want more help you can pm or email me and i will tell you more about the things ive learned in the past months.
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Smithys are the best they make like everything. Thats just about all i use but the stuff i use is huge like a 4 and 6 foot bed.
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Yay! Someone linked to a thread of mine!
ANyway, I have a Speedway Series (?) Mill from Homier, and a HF Lathe. Without too much time working with them I can't reccommend/rebuke them, but they look good
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so smithy is the best? anyone got a link to their site? I have limited experience but I'm just looking for something to tinker with and learn as I go. My budget is 3-5kComment
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Smithy website:
look under metalworking, I have a Midas LTD. It is great as a lathe, but the table size and position limits the milling performance. It is goond for small or medium size parts, but you need risers for the vice if you are going to be milling small things (like painball related).
Email me if you want pics of mine and more details about it.
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Hey Guys,
There is a lot of good info here: http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=63503 , It helped me make a informed decision, I have no regrets....
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When I was comparing machines it was between Smithy and Shoptask, Shoptask is better http://www.shoptask.comGun: AGD eMag with LvL10
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