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Change gears for Smithy 3-in-1 AT-300
I broke a change gear for my Smithy 3-in-1 AT-300. I am looking to replace or fabricate a new gear but I don't know what the gear bore is called. Its a metric gear 1 mod 63 tooth, the bore is 15mm but...
View ArticleNew To Forum With 3in1
Hello to all, I have been lurking for a while and just reading a lot. Last year I picked up a Craftex B2229 from an older gentlemen that didn't use but instead it just got dirty and a little rusty...
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New Forum for 3 in 1 machines
Hi Ya'll - i have a 3 in 1 machine and now have a forum to discuss setup, tooling, etc for people with smaller lathe / milling machines - Is anyone else working with a 3 in 1 machine? If so, how does...
View ArticleQCTP
Hi, i would like to go to a qctp on my Smithy 12 20. Where i only have 1.017 over my cross slide would i need an AXA ? Machine in a T slot ? Thanks for any help or suggestions. Don
View ArticleBolton BT800 and AT750 difference?
Hello, up front, I have zero machining experience. Not even back in high school. I have watched some youtube videos, and I know some of the things that I want to do with a lathe and a mill/drill....
View ArticleSmithy CB1239XL
I recently bought a cb1239 lathe/mill it's missing the tail stock and lathe motor. Smithy says they no longer have parts for this unit ,any one know of a source for these parts ,I've looked on eBay ,25...
View Articlebuying advice for Smithy 1220XL 3 in 1
Saw this on sale. Wanted to know your thoughts on if I should consider buying it. I'm limited on space. I'd consider a 3 in 1 but have never used one. I'm teaching Engineering at a local high school...
View ArticleCentral Machinery LH009
Hi all. New member here and novice looking for advice on tooling for what I believe is a Central Machinery LH009 I picked up for a song and a dance. I would like to start with soft metal and wood...
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Smithy 1340 I-Max help
Hello Everyone Just joined a few weeks ago and have not had time to post anything. Now that I’m off until 1-4-19 I have the time now. First I will say I’m no Machinist, I’m an Electrician by trade but,...
View ArticleSmithy Extras I should buy
I have a CB-1220XL ( essentially a MI-1220XL). I was planning on ordering the Chicago bolt Smithy sells for mounting a QCTP. While I am paying the $11 handling fee is there anything else I should get...
View ArticleER32 Collet Chuck for Lathe
Does any one have experience using an ER32 collet chuck in the lathe headstock? What did you buy?
View Articleinconsistent cuts when turning CB 1220 XL
Hey guys, picked up my first ever 3-in-1 smithy It's the CB 1220 XL. I paid 500 bucks for the unit, the bench and all the tooling. So i couldn't say no. I went through the machine and everything seems...
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My $100 HQ400
I have always wanted a lathe and came across this beat up 3 in 1 at an estate sale a few months back. Last weekend I decided to clean it up and it appears to work well. I know nothing about machining...
View ArticleMotor for a 12 20
would anyone here know where to get a used or new 3/4 hp. motor ? Thanks
View ArticleSo what projects have you completed on your 3 in one mill? Pics??
I've been wondering about how much effort I want to put into setting up the mill part of my combo. I'd like to see some of the work others have completed and maybe tell a little about your set up. Thanks.
View ArticleAdded a DRO to my Granite 1324
Finally added a DRO to my 1324. The DRO is the Shooting Star device sold directly by Smithy. I also bought the installation kit, as I thought this would help with any installation issues. Unfortunately...
View ArticleBroken Bolton BT-800
I was trying to make some blocks to raise the vise up closer to the spindle so I could do smaller things, namely some valve and other work on my airguns. I cut a couple of 2.5" lengths of an old...
View ArticleTearing down the smithy! advice on vfd while i'm in there?
Hey all, after using the smithy for this season and getting some good use out of the lathe I started to mess with the milling operations and i've determined..well, it sucks. Maybe it's not supposed to...
View ArticleZ Axis DRO on Bolton BT-800
Hello, I am curious to see some pictures or hear some advice on how to mount an igaging DRO to the Z axis on my Bolton BT-800 3 in 1 machine. This machine is identical to the Grizzly G9729, among...
View Article3-in-1 lathe pulleys
Hello, I have a Bolton BT800 3-in-1 combo machine. It is the same as the Grizzly G9729. I use it for hobby stuff and have enjoyed it reasonably well. I have mostly used it for milling stuff, which has...
View ArticleAnother Treadmill Motor Speed Controller conversion thread
Please move this ti a better thread if you want. I have a Smithy 3 in 1 and I want variable speed. Treadmills are often found in the FREE section of Craigslist and, well, now I have the motor from a...
View ArticleHq400 drawbar question
I picked up a late 80s HQ400 3 in 1 and it only came with a couple of tools. I've been looking at Morse taper 3 tooling for the mill portion, and my options appear to be tang style and drawbar style....
View ArticleCross slide table setup
How do you have your cross slide table set up? Does the tool post and vise stay on there together or are you moving them and putting them on as needed? Is there any preferred location for either of...
View ArticleDRO question
New guy with a Smithy Granite 13x24. I want to add a DRO and the ones I’ve looked at have encoders that are way to long. Are they designed to be cut to length as needed??
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