Recent content by wilkrod

Hi All, Just want to relate my recent experience with Daiken. Two years ago, had a new whole house A/C, heat pump installed by Patricks Heating, and Air conditioning of Ocala, Fl. Cost $8000, install went fine, this was in July. Come December, heat wasn't working, called for service, tech finds...

Hi all, Just wanted to give a final update. Machine is all cleaned up, adjusted, and made some parts on the lathe. Did some test pass's on the mill, and it seems to be working fine. Be advised if you get one of these, you must strip it down to the bare bed, and clean everything!!! Lubricate, put...

Hi all, Another update, good news! Smithy customer service (Ellie) provided a wiring diagram with which I was able to install the new power control panel, and it works. So I now have power to the lathe, and mill. I am going to finish setting it up, and hopefully everything will go smoothly...

Hi all, Another update. I received my missing knob. Done. Also received the replacement power switch for the lathe. More frustration!!!! It is wired differently than the original, and the directions are a joke!!!! Just some line drawings to square blocks. There is no wiring diagram in the...

HI, Agree, that is why I was so upset at the beginning of this purchase. I give Smithy credit for trying to resolve my issues, but I still believe they have gotten out of touch with their customers. I am recently retired, and $3K is no drop in the bucket for me. If I was working in their...

Hi all, In fairness to Smithy another update. The customer service rep. has been very responsive. She agreed to ship out a replacement knob for the mill vertical feed. In addition while cleaning the machine today, I discovered the power control panel was broken along with the stop switch. I...

OK, To be fair Smithy did get in contact with me. They provided the instructions for the assembly of the stand, unfortunately they were out of date, had to have another conversation regarding two brackets, that were not mentioned in the instructions. The rep. explained where they were to be...

Just received my Midas 1230 XL. What a joke!!!!! Stand is missing parts, no assembly instructions. Mill/lathe was never bolted down, **** all over the place. Missing knobs, controls, boxs just thrown in the crate split open. This is the most disappointing purchase I think I have ever made. And...

Marion county here, I built both house and detached 30 X 40 shop using CBS (Concrete Block,Stuco) with Architectural shingels. My contractors included the plans/permits, etc in the cost for each, not a separate line item. Regards Jeff

Re: Paver driveways-Edging? All, I had used P/T 4X4 for the edging on my paver driveway. Just yesterday I noticed that ants had attacked a few of the 4X4, and they are rotting. Any sugestions as to what/how to replace them? Thanks Jeff

Hi all, How I did mine with the advice I picked up on this thread. Many thanks. Not as nice as others, but it was my night job for about 3 months. Each one laid by my hands. Had left over material so ran a walk way around the side of the garage out to the garden shed, and an apron around the...

Howdy, I did the same thing in my 30' X 40' shop. 2X6 ledger laged to the oposing walls with vertical 2X6 at each end of the ledgers laged to the wall. 6X6 bolted to the floor for the free standing corner. 6X6 16" O.C. for the floor joists, using simpson hangers. 3/4 plywood for the floor, added...

Howdy, Did mine in concrete pavers, started from scratch, down to un-disturbed earth, Geotex, granite shavings, sand, lay pavers, sand, 4X4 edging. Spent about $3000, and 3 months to finish. Regards Jeff

Howdy , Jeff here in Silver Springs. I had a 40' X 30' CBS free standing garage built about 5 years ago by a local fella who specializes in such. Nothing fancy, he supplied the plans/permits, managed the subs, basically did it all. I was into it for about $35K all in. If you want to stop by...

Hi all, So I am ready to order the 24K BTU unit for my 40' X 30' garage shop. This thread was a great help to ensure I had the correct tools, etc. However how the heck do I drill a 2.75" hole in my concrete block wall? Just wondering. Thanks Jeff