Quote Originally Posted by Scott_M View Post
In addition to the above.
Looking at the specs the smithy only has 10.5 or 11.5 of Z ( depending on which spec you look at ) That is not enough.
My tormach 5" vise sits 4" above the table. Put a 1/2" drill in a chuck ( almost 8" ) and it won't even clear the vise. It needs more Z.


Scott

i have no idea about the smithy since i have never looked into it. i do know that i have used every bit of the tormach's z travel a few times. i have even had to use a drill directly in the r8 collet instead of a drill chuck so i could gain a bit more room. no way would i accept anything less than what the 1100 has.