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  1. #1
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    Exclamation I Converted Smithy 1220 LTD, to CNC

    Hi,

    I just posted a website dedicated to a CNC conversion. It shows the detailed conversion of my Smithy 1220 LTD, 3-in-1 machine, with lots of pictures and info (10 MB) showing the entire process.

    I hope you will find it helpful.

    http://users.adelphia.net/~kchris/

    Regards,

    Chris K

  2. #2
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    Chris,

    Nice job. I also have a Smithy 1220LTD that I was thinking of adding CNC.

    What brand and length DROs (digital readouts) did you use on the three axes.

    Thanks

  3. #3
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    I'm going to try this conversion myself, perhaps over the winter months. Great site and great work!

  4. #4
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    Smile 3in1 cnc conversion

    Chris,

    Nice job on your cnc conversion and on the web sight detailing it.
    I have a Busy Bee 3in1 clone (Canada).
    I want to to do a similar conversion.
    I hope you don't mind if I PM you in the future with some questions.
    I'm in a new house with a lot of grounds work to do this coming spring/summer.
    I don't expect I'll be able to start it until next winter.

    regards

    Mike D

  5. #5
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    Z-axis question on Smithy CNC conversion

    Chris,

    I've looked at my 3 in 1 and the Zaxis quill has about 0.030" backlash.

    I was wondering if you had a similar problem, and how you dealt with it?

    Mike D
    I've often found the guy who said, "It couldn't be done", was interupted by someone who figured out how, and had done it!

  6. #6
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    Re: I Converted Smithy 1220 LTD, to CNC

    Hi Chris.. I just got a 1220 LTD and want to convert to CNC.. I check the link you provided and it is no longer UP... Can you help me out..
    Thanks

    Greg Ouellette

  7. #7
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    Re: I Converted Smithy 1220 LTD, to CNC

    11 year old thread and the OP's last activity was in 2006

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