I Converted Smithy 1220 LTD, to CNC

[chris59]

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

[tpcb86]

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

[trilect]

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

[mddolson]

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

[mddolson]

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