Good morning. I've run into both problems in the past with my machine. First the motor drive, I agree with you the motor that Legacy sells is very expensive. But just having a motor drive unit is a must, and well worth the added expense if you can afford it, (In the long run) but for me I couldn't bare the price, so I ended up making my own unit. It took me a few try's but I finely found a good motor and a limit switch .Let me tell you that motor drive makes a world of difference. We have covered this topic a lot in the past, If you could, look up motor drive in the archives, If I remember correctly,someone, found the same motor that legacy uses at Granger's for much lower price, but I cant remember all the details at this moment. check out this link. (http://groups.google.com/group/Legacy-Ornamental-Mills/search?group=Legacy-Ornamental-Mills&q=motor+drive )
The other topic Dyna Glide. this one to I've spent a lot of time researching. They beat me on this one. ;-( (this topic is in the archives of this forum.) I've tried lots of different products, and so far I have not been able to find anything that beats Dyna Glide. As a matter of fact, the felt glides that I had on my unit became so GUNKED up with other peoples dry lub products, that I ended up haveing to replace my pads beacuse the pads became like brakes on my machine and I couldnt move my carrage with out a lot of effert. The only advice that I can give you on this one, is to use a wax blend spray, stay away from silicone. There are other people who sell Dyna-Glide, Perhaps you can find another supplyer for your self,some local? All that I can realy say is good luck on this on. I have to go. have a good day. C.A.G. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Bulkeley" <bulke...@mmnet.com.au> To: <Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 3:05 AM Subject: Re: REVO CRAFT MASTER > > I use WD 40 but lanoguard or Remington rem oil or CRC, ect. I'm in > Australia > so I'm not sure what products you have were you are but any aerosol > lubricant would work I just like one with Teflon in it, seems to last a > little longer > Bill > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "ITwoodwork" <r...@micro-marketing.co.uk> > To: "Legacy Ornamental Mills" <Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 5:46 PM > Subject: Re: REVO CRAFT MASTER > > > > Hi Bill > Great idea about using DynaGlide, the bad news is that we can no > longer get DynaGlide in puffer cans as the DynaGlide aerosols can not > be sent by airfreight. > So if any one has any suggestions to alternative lubricants then > please respond. > Hi Mac, do not open any of the bushing etc, try furniture polish but > not a silicon based one unless you are very careful how you apply it. > Roger > > On Apr 2, 2:33 am, "Bill Bulkeley" <bulke...@mmnet.com.au> wrote: >> This is only a suggestion but I assume you pray all the slides with dina >> glide for easer sliding >> I once replaced the knob that attaches the handle with a nut and used a >> cordless drill set on slow with a socket >> to see what it would be like motor driven but that's as far as I went the >> machine was not long enough I felt for the expense of setting it up with >> a >> motor drive but I don't have arthritis >> Bill >> PS. a tip too watch the dust it gets in the slides after a time and makes >> the machine very stiff if you don't clean them out from time to time. >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "MACSWAG TAE" <davidcraig.dil...@virgin.net> >> To: "Legacy Ornamental Mills" <Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com> >> Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 12:14 PM >> Subject: Re: REVO CRAFT MASTER >> >> THANK YOU ALL,I was beginning to think I was alone out here,I have put >> into practice all that has been mooted,bingo success,now I have >> another wee query, >> I suffer from arthritis and didn't know how much effort was needed to >> turn the cranks on the REVO.has anybody managed to home build an >> attachment motor to do the dog work,I know it is a long shot but I >> might get lucky,maybe I should just try opening the bore in the blocks >> a bit and see if that helps,hoping to pick someones brains,thank you >> chaps for your time and concern,just hope I can find this place again, >> MAC. >> >> On Mar 30, 5:28 am, "Greg McDonald" >> <g...@completecabinetsolutions.com> wrote: >> > Magnate bits are the way to go, and gently honing with a diamond stone >> > keeps >> > them going a LONG TIME, in 8 years I have only had 2 1.25" bits and >> > would >> > still be using my first if I had set my stop correctly and not hit my >> > head >> > stock!!! >> >> > Greg >> >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com >> >> > [mailto:legacy-ornamental-mi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill >> > Bulkeley >> > Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 7:23 PM >> > To: Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com >> > Subject: Re: REVO CRAFT MASTER >> >> > yes I knew I heard it some were, what I do is use other bits I get >> > cheaper >> > to rough out then I use the magnate bit to finish this saves undue work >> > on >> > my good magnate bit >> > Bill >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "Tim Krause" <artmarb...@comcast.net> >> > To: <Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com> >> > Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 11:53 AM >> > Subject: Re: REVO CRAFT MASTER >> >> > > According to Tracy at Legacy, other manufacturers use a 1 degree >> > > angle >> > > on >> > > most flat bottom planing bit which makes the magnate flat design >> > > superior >> > > for smooth surfaces. If you can find a manufacturer that has true >> > > flat >> > > bottom bits, it would be good to know especially if the carbide is >> > > thicker. >> > > Magnate still maintains a pretty good price, and good service from my >> > > stand >> > > point of view. I do think their quality is slipping. >> >> > > -Tim >> >> > > ----- Original Message ----- >> > > From: "Bill Bulkeley" <bulke...@mmnet.com.au> >> > > To: <Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com> >> > > Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2009 3:11 PM >> > > Subject: Re: REVO CRAFT MASTER >> >> > >> I own a revo with the turning I would defiantly recommend using 2 >> > >> handles >> > > at >> > >> once and make sure your flat plaining bit is off centre other wise >> > >> it >> > >> defiantly will leave marks I know mine does .and I have tried other >> > >> brands >> > >> of bits as well and only the magnate 2704 flat planing bit leaves a >> > >> smooth >> > >> finish I don't know why it must be how they make the bit perfectly >> > >> flat >> > > were >> > >> others have a slight angle so I think I read somewhere.and watch the >> > >> demo >> > >> videos on the legacy site they helped me heaps I still quite often >> > >> refer >> > > to >> > >> them for a brush up on the basics I know im still learning my self >> > >> as for the swivel plates if its what I think it is when you have a >> > >> table >> > >> mounted on the machine for flat stock you can then adjust the table >> > >> up >> > >> and >> > >> down with the taper adjustment and side to side with the groove >> > >> plates >> > >> you >> > >> are asking about to cut perfectly flat hope I helped you >> > >> Bill >> >> > >> ----- Original Message ----- >> > >> From: "MACSWAG TAE" <davidcraig.dil...@virgin.net> >> > >> To: "Legacy Ornamental Mills" >> > >> <Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com> >> > >> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 8:37 AM >> > >> Subject: REVO CRAFT MASTER >> >> > >> > Hi ppl, I have two problems with my REVO, I've turned my first >> > >> > spindle on it but can't get the round smooth surface like in the >> > >> > video,I use just the handle to spin it round and pull the Router >> > >> > carriage towards me trying to keep the Router sliding at about an >> > >> > eighth per rev.this is not so easy try spinning and pulling at the >> > >> > same time,but I get a cut spiral effect on the spindle shallow but >> > >> > still not the perfect round as in the video grrrrr,what am I doing >> > >> > wrong,Also the two swivel plates that support the the rise and >> > >> > fall >> > >> > of >> > >> > the adjustable rails what is the function of the groves in the >> > >> > plates,I know they must have a function but what is it used for >> > >> > and >> > >> > when,and what else can it do,I have the training video but it does >> > >> > not >> > >> > show anything about them nor does the manual,thanks for looking, >> > >> > MAC.- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. 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