Hi all,
I have a new base Smithy 516 to be delivered Thursday the 15th. I ordered the base without a controler. I will build my own using PMDX boards and GECKO drivers.
I'll keep posting as I go along.

I received the 516 mull. It was very well packed in a wood crate.
I am now building the electronics. So at this time all I have been able to do is take the cover off and look it over.
first impressions:
1. It is verylwell made.
2. bearings on both ends of the x,y an z axis.
3. Very pleasant hammertone paint job on the metal covers.

Smithy customer service is very good. Pleasant to talk to and follows up on questions after the sale.

I have a seig mini-mill and the quality and construction is much better on the Smithy 516.

Hi Pixel. Welcome to the Zone! Congrats on your purchase! Can you post some pics please?

CR.

I'm also looking for a lightweight cnc mill like the KX1... I'm curious, how was it shiped, with the low weight i think they could use ups if they wanted..

Hi,
It was shipped by freight for $229.00. Smithy would not ship by UPS. It was very well packed.
The difference in cost was very little I think $19.00.
So far I am very pleased with the 516 I will post pictures later.

so have you cut anything yet with the KX1? Any new observations/opinions on it?

No I have not made chips yet. I am still working ont the electronics.

Hi Pixel

Can you please post a few pictures of the machine. Did you get it with the axes motors of just ready for mounting your own motors but with all the couplings and motor mounts ?
I'm also thinking about getting this machine and put my own system on it.
Thanks