Fewer Features than Granite - But it Will Get the Job Done
Do more than you thought was possible!
110V 3/4HP
Smithy started the 3-in-1 craze back in the mid-1980's with the Midas. The Midas line remains as strong as ever. The all-in-one solution for individuals and companies that smaller shops and budgets. Midas owners typically do a moderate amount of machining and can forgo some "bells and whistles," but demand Smithy QUALITY and SERVICE!
Smithy Combo Lathe Mill | Smithy - The Original & Still the Best
Midas Machine Features:
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Precision - Repeatability to the 0.0015"
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Large Work Table - Larger work pieces
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Thread Cutting - Right hand, left hand, and metric
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Power Feeds - On LTD model
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Larger Spindle Bore - Up to 1" bar stock
Features
Specs
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name |
MIDAS 1220 LTD |
MIDAS 1230 LTD |
Shipping Weight |
620 lbs |
658 lbs |
Machine Weight |
507 lbs |
567 lbs |
Crate Size |
45" x 22" x 38" |
57" x 22" x 38" |
Work Area Requirements |
36" x 62" |
36" x 72" |
Length |
43.5" |
55.5" |
Width |
20" |
20" |
Height |
34" |
34" |
Footprint |
18" x 37" |
18" x 47" |
T-Slot Size |
7/16" |
7/16" |
Powerfeed (X-Axis) |
Yes |
Yes |
Powerfeed (Y-Axis) |
Yes |
Yes |
Powerfeed (Z-Axis) |
No |
No |
Threading Dial |
Yes |
Yes |
Table Size |
5-7/8" x 16-3/4" |
5-7/8" x 16-3/4" |
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model |
MIDAS 1220 LTD |
MIDAS 1230 LTD |
Ampherage |
11 (Lathe & Mill) |
11 (Lathe & Mill) |
Horsepower |
3/4 (Lathe & Mill) |
3/4 (Lathe & Mill) |
Motor Type |
AC |
AC |
Phase |
Single |
Single |
Voltage |
110 A/C |
110 A/C |
Frequency |
50/60 Hz |
50/60 Hz |
LATHE SPECIFICATIONS
Model |
MIDAS 1220 LTD |
MIDAS 1230 LTD |
Distance Between Centers |
20" |
30" |
Dial Calibration Leadscrew |
.002" |
.002" |
Dial Calibration Longfeed Rack |
.02" |
.02" |
Dial Calibration Crossfeed |
.002" |
.002" |
Dial Calibration Tailstock |
.002" |
.002" |
Dial Calibration On Toolpost |
.002" |
.002" |
Feed Rate (X-Axis) |
.0022-.040 |
.0022-.040 |
Feed Rate (Y-Axis) |
.0011-.020 |
.0011-.020 |
Headstock Taper |
MT4 |
MT4 |
Lathe Chuck Bore |
1.03 |
1.03 |
Lathe Chuck Diameter |
1.17" |
1.17" |
Lathe Chuck - Max. Diam/W/P |
5" |
5" |
Lathe Chuck - Min. Diam/W/P |
1/8" |
1/8" |
Lathe Chuck Mount |
Bolt-On |
Bolt-On |
Lathe Chuck Type |
3-Jaw Self Centering |
3-Jaw Self Centering |
Spindle Bore |
1.03" |
1.03" |
Spindle Speeds |
Six (160-1600 RPM) |
Six (160-1600 RPM) |
Spindle Accuracy TIR |
0.0016" |
0.0016" |
Swing Over Bed |
12" |
12" |
Swing Over Worktable |
6-3/4" |
6-3/4" |
Tailstock Offset |
19/32" |
19/32" |
Tailstock Taper |
MT3 |
MT3 |
Tailstock Barrel Travel |
2" |
2" |
Threads (Metric) |
0.5 to 4 mm |
0.5 to 4 mm |
Threads (Inch) |
SAE 6-120 TPI |
SAE 6-120 TPI |
Toolpost Travel |
3-1/4" |
3-1/4" |
Toolbit Size |
1/2" |
1/2" |
X-Axis Travel W/O Tailstock Or Threading Dial |
14.75" |
25" |
Y-Axis Travel |
7-3/8" |
7-3/8" |
MILL/DRILL SPECIFICATIONS
Model |
MIDAS 1220 LTD |
MIDAS 1230 LTD |
Column Diameter |
3-1/8" |
3-1/8" |
Dial Calibration Drill-Coarse Feed |
0.042" |
0.042" |
Dial Calibration Mill-Fine Feed |
0.042" |
0.042" |
Dial Calibration Millhead Up/Dw Crank |
N/A |
N/A |
Drawbars Size (Included) |
12mm, 3/8" |
12mm, 3/8" |
Drill Chuck Size |
1/2" |
1/2" |
Drill Chuck Arbor |
MT3/JT33 |
MT3/JT33 |
Feed Rate (X-Axis) |
NA |
NA |
Feed Rate (Y-Axis) |
NA |
NA |
Head Rotation |
360° |
360° |
Head Travel Z-Axis |
3-5/16" |
3-1/4" |
Quill Diameter |
2-3/4" |
2-3/4" |
Quill Travel |
3-5/8" |
3-5/8" |
Spindle Center To Front Of Chuck |
8-3/4" |
8-3/4" |
Spindle Center To Lathe Spindle Flange |
11" |
11" |
Spindle Center To Column |
12-1/8" |
12-1/8" |
Spindle To Table Distance (Min.-Max.) |
6-1/2"-13" |
6-1/4"-13" |
Spindle Speeds |
9 (315-2000 RPM) |
9 (315-2000 RPM) |
Spindle Taper |
MT3 |
MT3 |
Tool Size Limit |
1" |
1" |
X-Axis Travel |
12-1/4" |
22-1/16" |
Y-Axis Travel |
8-1/2" |
8-1/2" |
FAQ's
Uses
MIDAS USES

Shipping
1. Basic Shipping Info
Machines within the continental US (lower 48 states) are shipped with a freight carrier - generally either YRC or Estes Express, but we use other regional carriers, as well.
We offer 3 delivery options: Basic, Business and Deluxe. All machines and accessories that are in stock will ship out within 48 hours of purchase. Once shipped you'll receive an automatic email with tracking information for the designated freight carrier (YRC, EST, HOLLAND, DF-Dayton Freight, RL-R&L Carriers). For pricing to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, please call for a shipping quote.
2. Shipping Prices
$269 - MI-1220 and MI-1230 LTD
$269 - Granite XT 1324
$329 - Granite XT 1340
$329 - Stand Alone Mills and Lathes (MI-329M, MI-409MZ, MI-1337L, MI-1440L)
***All stands - $80 to ship with machine, $140 without machine***
***Lift-gate delivery – Additional $70***
(Pricing is for the lower 48 states only, please call 800-476-4849 for pricing to any other locations or rate quotes on any machines not listed above.)