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It seems that only you could answer that question since you know which function you use the most. However, I think once you begin the process, it would be sort of counterintuitive to do just one...

I see the new machines have the power drawbar as a standard feature plus a BT 30 spindle- nice upgrades .

I agree, if you look at their history, they are essentially a copycat company - every product they have ever offered was either a copy of someone else's or just an off the shelf Chinese product. ...

I recently posted a question about Detroit Tools ( Smithy) - their website for CNC machines has been blank all this year. Looks like all the Chinese made machines are in a crunch over the supply...

I posted a question on the Smithy site as to why their Detroit Tools CNC machines division has been blank since last year. Have not gotten any answers yet. Wondering if the worldwide supply chain...

What's happening with Detroit Tools- they were the CNC division of Smithy, but their website is empty.

Go to Wal Mart and get a TV or computer wall mount- lots of them available- very cheap

So- Delivered? Setup? Making stuff?

There are no windows in Mom's basement.

You sound like someone with a serious need for a "safe place". The Chinese probably read all your posts and wisely decided not to respond to you.

Human beings generally accomplish things based on the challenges they face, so 17 months may seem reasonable to some, but would hardly impress the folks who built a liberty ship in 111 1/2 hours...

Will be interesting to see the machine in action- I still can't help but think you are going to have a very limited work envelope for wood and find that 50% of the money you spent is for features you...

Woodworking??!! Are you sure? Woodworking lathes have big swings for bowls and plates and long center distance for table legs etc. This machine has none of those features. You can get a really...

Nah- no bragging rights to be had - it's been done a lot of times before- some slower, some faster.

Well we are 17 months from the start and the machine just made its first moves. Will be interesting to see some actual work and how well it performs. That mill head casting is nothing to brag...

Smithy was once a beginner too- it's rather unfair to characterize some one as a "fly by night" just because they are new in the business. Unless, of course, you have some sort of evidence to back...

Yeah- I did a google map search and found the same picture. Smithy made their name in those 3 in1 machines and has only recently gotten into these larger units, so they really don't have a long...

I would guess that if they offer both options, then they could be traded out, but you should ask them directly. Also there may be a way to adjust jaw pressure on the 3 jaw for thin wall pieces. ...

Yes, the 5 C will handle 5000, as long as the stickout is minimal, but that would not work with a bar feeder. You would still have to change parts by hand even with the hydraulic collet closer. ...

Yeah, The Chicago lathe offers either a hydraulic 3 jaw or collet chuck- with a machine like this a manual chuck would defeat the purpose of spending that kind of money. With a hydraulic chuck and...

I saw this unit over on Practical Machinist- has the 6000 rpm spindle and I think price is under 20K.
https://www.chicagolathe.com/chicago-lathe-slant-pro-300-3/

Shopmaster has a new dedicated CNC lathe that comes with some nice tooling at 5K.
https://www.shopmasterusa.com/
Sounds like it would do what you want.

Just wondering what people think about the potential 35% tariff on Chinese products and how it will affect the hobby machining industry.

Please don't turn it into a political rant- keep it...

Not sure where to post this question-
I recently downloaded a free program called ADBLOCKER PLUS on my computer. I use Google Chrome browser, and this program blocks all ads on my home page or any...

Came across this on U-Tube. Guy's name is Ken Ballard- one of the salesmen at Smithy is Kerry Ballard. Especially love that stuff about visiting the " factory " 2 miles from his house in Michigan-...

I just browsed through their website for the first time in a while and notice they have dropped some products- they used to sell a Chinese made bulldozer, not surprised that didn't last long. Also...

JET-
I agree with you, you have the right to respond here since the thread is about Tommy being a good guy. He may be a good guy, but his dealings with you have been pretty poor. I notice that...

Are these guys still in business? Their ads disappeared and there is no USA or Canadian dealer anymore.

Here is a link to a machine that might appeal to folks on this forum.

DESKMASTER PROTOTYPE CNC | SHOPMASTER USA

Its refreshing to see a project that is moving forward instead of another one of those Cad-Cam drawings followed by endless months of pretentious engineering calculations.