Build an auxiliary drill press table on the backside of the machine behind the headstock. Since the mill/drill can rotate it should work fine. That should give you enough room.
@tomjpt
Жыл бұрын
First class review! Soooooo nice to be able to get the straight dope from someone who is not affiliated with the manufacturer. Everything you said is so helpful in terms of setting expectations. I currently have a Hardinge HLV and a Bridgeport. I just don't use them often enough to justify the space they take up. I've thought about the projects that I've done in the past year and your review has really helped me understand whether the smithy would satisfy my needs. Thank you, big time!
@ZippoVarga
3 жыл бұрын
Fellow Navy guy. I just picked this mill up second hand and it'll pair nicely with my big mill and it's replacing my small lathe. Thanks for taking the time to show us the pro's and con's! Cheers! Zip~
@stormtaker63
4 жыл бұрын
I've had mine for over 10 years now. I have never had any problems problems with mine as far as something that broke. Keep the gibs adjusted and the belts tight and you shouldn't have any problems. The lathe part is excellent. The milling is ok but you have to take lighter cuts. It's a fun machine to have!
@foothillstrailhiker2426
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@billgilbride7972
Жыл бұрын
There is that option to use the lathe as a mill, as sometimes you can use the mill as a lathe. That's the real beauty of having the combination. CHOICES!
@furbarator
6 жыл бұрын
That my friend was an excellent review. I really like the way you described the usage VS expectations. I think a lot of folks under estimate their usage and as you say this machine is not made for heavy duty production work. I will also say that my original 1 hp motor was always smokin hot and I was very happy when Smithy came up with the 2 hp conversion kit. I have added a 4" duct fan that sits on the stand aimed at the motor. The fan does a superb job of keeping the motor cool in 100+ summer days. I am looking forward to your upcoming back lash video to find out what you have done to minimize it. I also want to comment on Ray's tip about the stub drills, he is spot on as to their usage. The height is one problem solved and in addition the fact they are short makes them more rigid and less prone to flexing for a much more accurate hole. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
@foothillstrailhiker2426
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliments and comments. I need to explore the duct fan idea for mine! Thanks for sharing.
@Stoker1959
3 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you!! for all the great info, regarding your’s and soon to be mine, Smithy 1340 3 in 1. It’s gonna make my life a lot easier!! Thank you!
@hu5116
Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew: loved your review! Smithy appears ideal for my needs which includes saving floor space vs Separate mill and lathe. Reviewing other videos at Smithy, the fine longitudinal travel appears controlled by the wheel at the end of the lead screw. For fine custom hand controlled milling, this wheel seems out of comfortable reach for easy and accurate hand adjustment. Do you not find that reach a hinderance for milling (and also lathe) work? Seems the fine control should be on the carriage, just like a regular mill, but it’s just the opposite. I’m trying to imagine sneaking up on a mark with a mill bit, trying to watch it while stretching to reach that handle at the end of the lathe bed. Maybe it’s not that bad a stretch?Appreciate sharing your findings.
@foothillstrailhiker2426
Жыл бұрын
You are correct, it is inconvenient where it's located.
@blakehorton8110
5 жыл бұрын
Man you are a wise person i feel like , you are the real deal and I trust your opinion you really were honest good or bad honest is always the best policy , I think the machine is awesome myself and can't wait , I just want a descent machine really to play with to be honest , and it is useful I'm sure there are an million real world situations that this machine could save your but on !!!!
@foothillstrailhiker2426
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am just a regular guy with a small garage. It has saved my butt several times. Great to be able to turn something to size or machine a slot when I need. Thanks for watching!
@mikebroom1866
Жыл бұрын
The smithy is the only benchtop (
@jimjackson1788
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being candid.
@foothillstrailhiker2426
2 жыл бұрын
That's the only way to be.
@bdrman2004
5 жыл бұрын
You tops man!! I seeing the video on your Smithy makes me want to clean up my granite 1340 and go back to work!! Thanks!
@foothillstrailhiker2426
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@rayfalcone6897
6 жыл бұрын
Hello Andrew,another great explanation, and videos I can only recommend a set of stubby drills.get them cheap on Ebay......just for this reason...........and then you won't have to cut off any more drill bits....nice video Andrew,.....see you next time my friend.......always great to watch, i hope you and your family are safe during Hurricane Florence......take care my friend...
@foothillstrailhiker2426
6 жыл бұрын
Hey Ray! Thanks for the drill bit advice. I need to get those stubby bits. We will be good up here near the mountains. My wifes people are in Wilmington NC and my mother in law's house is ruined. Peeled the shingles and rain is pouring in.
@jzuelch
5 жыл бұрын
Agree Ray. I have a set of stubby drill bits for our 1340. Makes all the difference.
@RagsdaleCreek
5 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Like your comments and explanations of why and how. Just bought a Grizzly will be setting it up in the next month or so. Just waiting for my help to get so off days as i am not physically able to do a lot. Again keel the videos coming we enjoy them. Watching in Alabama
@foothillstrailhiker2426
5 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your comments thanks for watching
@hititdedektor7626
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew. Thanks for your time and effort to share your experience with Smithy. I am sure it will help some of us to shortcut the problematic issues from your experiences. But most of all, I appreciate your decision to have something for YOURSELF and go after your dream. This is what most of us miss as the time goes by. Have fun with your Smithy and share your projects. I am sure you would encourage some of us to try new things in our lives. Thanks buddy....
@foothillstrailhiker2426
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for a wonderful comment! I want to be completely honest with anyone who views my videos. I have no regrets buying my Smithy, it's my "little machine shop"! I sure do miss my Dad and the shop full of old school machines he had. He had a very old 36" Cincinnati pattern shaper thats was amazing.... oh well
@robertfenney
6 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual. You gave allot of good information. I am starting to design my shop and one area I am having to consider and can't find much information on is noise. Like you I will be working out of my garage and I will have to worry about the neighbors. Any information you can give will be much appreciated!
@foothillstrailhiker2426
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. The smithy isnt loud enough for the neighbors to hear. The lathe is quiet, the mill head is noisier but quiets down some after you break it in. My air compressor is much louder than the Smithy!
@jonboy3889
4 жыл бұрын
Great episode, and I think the head is height adjustable. But, I had a question, I have the granite 1324i and it seems like there's an excessive amount of vibration. does your 1340 max seem like it has a lot of vibration? The cuts I'm talking aren't even that big and just seems like there shouldn't be that much. Anyways, thanks for sharing your experiences with your smithy. It gives me a place to reflect about my rig and what I can do to make mine better.
@foothillstrailhiker2426
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@andyfields3248
Жыл бұрын
Get set of R8 collets, put tool directly into spendle.
@germanaraya7082
2 жыл бұрын
buen trabajo..¡¡ saludos from Chile my friend.
@Farmall450
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on installing the DROs?
@foothillstrailhiker2426
Жыл бұрын
I believe I do, look through my videos
@markreardon3472
4 ай бұрын
So the big question is, do you still have it today and is it still performing as required
@GentlementorJB
3 жыл бұрын
great tips
@johanneslaxell6641
2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I know that this is a "funny" question, but howbbig is a Granite XT 1340 from the bench up with the milling head cranked to the up position? My garage is only about 6,5 feet (200 cm) to the roof, I wonder how low the bench would have to be. I do think that the "Smitty" is a quite ok machine for use at home. There are shops with larger machines if needed...
@johnanderson2949
3 жыл бұрын
What "tricks" are you using to raise work on the mill bed in order to reduce lowering the quill? Would have to be pretty solid. The biggest drawback to a mill like this is no bed to lower and raise.
@foothillstrailhiker2426
3 жыл бұрын
I took some square tubing of various sizes and tried them up. I use them as spacers now to raise my work.
@johnanderson2949
3 жыл бұрын
@@foothillstrailhiker2426 , WOW, thanks for the quick reply the day after Christmas! Saw you were Navy. My Mom and Dad were. Dad retired. I was born in a Naval Hospital, lol. I went Coast Guard for 31 years. Anyway, I live about 2 hours from the Smithy showroom and am considering getting a 1340 before the New Year. Kind of bummed no mill vise or mill/drill chucks though. Like your idea about DRO from ebay. Better deals. Got to watch all your videos now. Much thanks.
@matthewpalmerchuck3135
6 жыл бұрын
Would this machine be capable enough to use as a small engine mill? Like boring out worn cylinders on Briggs & Stratton engines, string trimmer engines, etc?
@foothillstrailhiker2426
6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. The Smithy would be great for that.
@scottyjordan9023
2 жыл бұрын
Is it worth the money to pay for the extra tool package
@foothillstrailhiker2426
2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to say. Some of their stuff is ok and some is not. I found all the smithy tool bits to be junk
@MultiPeanut123
5 жыл бұрын
The mill head Is height adjustable. You will to zero it back in after use. I live in Michigan and pick mine up from the warehouse there made in (china). Is it worth the money (yes) (2009 Industrial 1340)
@blakehorton8110
5 жыл бұрын
7:00 you spoke on the fact that the smithy has limitations , I'm am an blacksmith and am desperate to get my foot in the machine world , how are you able to tell what it can handle ??? How can you tell if it's able to mill steel v.s. aluminum ??? And if so how many r.p.m. and how much material to work at a time , this is what has perplexed me , there are so many video's on how to use these machines but not many on the capabilities of said machines and they're real limitations!!!!!!
@desalvo66
5 жыл бұрын
if u want to clamp a workpiece directly on the table instead of in a vise.. and run a short end mill on it.. how in the world do you get it to reach..??
@foothillstrailhiker2426
5 жыл бұрын
The mill head can be adjusted up and down. Also the quill can be lowered.
@desalvo66
5 жыл бұрын
yes but if the mill head is all the way down.. and the quill is lowered all the way.. and it barely touches the work.. how do u get any depth of cut.. thinking about buying a magnetic chuck.. maybe that's the solution .. in this particular case for me.. the workpiece is steel.. if it were aluminum.. I could mount it on a steel plate with screws.bolts.. since it is a fairly oversized piece and wont fit in my vise.. a magnetic chuck adds about 2 inches in height.. and I can pick one up for about 100 dollars.. u think that might be the solution.. i'm a total newbie.. just bought the shopfox mill lathe combo.. and this problem just occurred to me.. any ideas about a magnetic chuck used for this purpose.. am I even in the ballpark.. im a total amateur..
@ufohunter1805
5 жыл бұрын
@@desalvo66 on KZitem is a guy Named This old Tony, he made a video on building a 2 piece vise , it will add at least 2-1/2 inches or more, so you can mill larger parts, put a small thin board on the table so the parts do not scratch your table, go see his video, a picture is worth 1000 words, hope this helps !
@foothillstrailhiker2426
5 жыл бұрын
I use spacers to raise my mork piece up and clamp it down.
@RCHanlin
6 жыл бұрын
Where are the links??
@foothillstrailhiker2426
6 жыл бұрын
The links are now in the video but if you cannot see them they are in the description below
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