I looking for some comments from British car restorers who have experience with any of the lathe/mill/drill combinations such as the Smithy or Granite machines. (.e.g. Midas 1220XL, Granite 1220 or 1324.) I know the hard-core machine shop hobbyists don't like these machines, and I understand their reasons. However, my needs are relatively simple, such as making or reparing a small part occasionally, and I don't want to take up much of my shop room. I also don't want to buy an old American lathe that I have to restore..... I have enough things in need of restoration.
If you have some experiences, please share them with the rest of us.
Many thanks.
Bill C.
If you have some experiences, please share them with the rest of us.
Many thanks.
Bill C.