Go to http://turningaround.org/joecnc_hybrid.htm and let Rich and I know what
parts need further explanation
Art Ransom
---- "Bill.Hallow" <wchal...@verizon.net> wrote:
> Rich
> I would really like to see your pictures and text that explain the rotary
> axis. Please include me in your e-mail.
>
> Bill Hallow
>
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>
> ________________________________
> From: Rich Goldner <rgold...@iname.com>
> To: Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 9:36:22 PM
> Subject: RE: Noobe questions..
>
>
> I have about 20 pictures and some text that explains the rotary axis. I will
> be happy to email this to anyone who would like a copy. Just send me an
> email request.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:legacy-ornamental-mi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Tim Krause
> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 9:13 PM
> To: Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Noobe questions..
>
>
> Hi Rich,
>
> I believe that Joe's forum is private. You have to purchase the plan set to
> enter. Do you care to share your photos? I'm curious too.
>
> -Tim
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rich Goldner" <rgold...@iname.com>
> To: <Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 4:22 PM
> Subject: RE: Noobe questions..
>
>
>
> Yes, I designed my own rotary axis. Take a look at the pictures on Joe's
> forum (under mods/fourth axis) and you will see how easy it is to build, no
> plans needed. Yes, I use Mach3 (I have been using Mach3 and its predecessors
> for about eight years). Joe's hybrid as well as my rotary axis use steppers.
> I use Gecko G203V stepper drivers. I have seen no effects from humidity on
> the MDF. The three carriages are sealed and painted. The MDF table is bare.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:legacy-ornamental-mi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of SteveEJ
> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 5:52 PM
> To: Legacy Ornamental Mills
> Subject: Re: Noobe questions..
>
>
> Rich,
> Is the rotary axis mod you speak of your own design or are there actual
> printed plans for it? Does your Joe use Mach3 for control or something else?
> I presume it uses stepper motors and controllers as well? Also, does
> humidity have any type of adverse effect on the MFD framing? (I presume that
> it is painted and sealed well).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
>
> On Jul 28, 1:45 pm, "Rich Goldner" <rgold...@iname.com> wrote:
> > Actually, you will be able to handle rotary stock up to about 12" X 40" if
> you build your rotary axis the same way I did.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com
> > [mailto:legacy-ornamental-mi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
> > akran...@tx.rr.com
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 1:11 PM
> > To: Legacy-Ornamental-Mills@googlegroups.com
> >
> > Cc: SteveEJ
> > Subject: Re: Noobe questions..
> >
> > > How is the company to work with for service and support? This
> > > question makes it very obvious that you are new to this forum. I am not
> the one to answer this question because I believe that it is safe to say
> that I am VERY!! low on Legacy's love list.
> >
> > My sugestion is to build the Joe CNC 4by4 Hybrid and add a rotary
> > axis. This will give you a fully functionaly CNC router and ability tt do
> rotary stock up tp 6" by 36". Total cost will be around $3500 which is les
> than the CNC 900 and a lot more useful machine.
> >
> > ---- SteveEJ <s.jacobs0...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Pens, Mouldings - both straight and curved, spindles, pilasters,
> > > limited jointery.
> >
> > > Is it more cost effective to buy the CNC up front or get the non-CNC
> > > version and upgrade later? ie: will there be parts/adapters that are
> > > removed and not used anymore once the CNC is installed?
> >
> > > How is the company to work with for service and support?
> >
> > > Thanks again,
> >
> > > Steve
> >
> > > On Jul 27, 8:10 pm, <akran...@tx.rr.com> wrote:
> > > > There are several options avaliable but most important is what do
> > > > you wnat the machine for
> >
> > > > ---- SteveEJ <s.jacobs0...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > > > Folks,
> > > > > I am new here and looking seriously at buying a Legacy 900.
> > > > > There are several options available as well as a CNC upgrade.
> > > > > The Legacy web site is not very informative about the CNC
> upgrade(s).
> > > > > With money and the economy being as it is, and I am saving for
> > > > > the machine I want to make sure that I make good decisions up front.
> > > > > So with that in mind, is buying a 900 without the CNC upgrade
> > > > > smart or would it be better if I save a little longer and get
> > > > > the machine with the CNC upgrade? I don't want to but
> > > > > accessories and have them obsolete as soon as I get the upgrade.
> > > > > Another concern I have is the company itself. Post purchase
> > > > > service and help is a big thing for me. I may be a little gun
> > > > > shy here as I bought a CarveWright and had repair issues right
> > > > > out of the box. Down time really has put a damper on my enthuasiam
> towards the CarveWright.
> > > > > It is working well, for now and I wanted to mix the capabilities
> > > > > of each to make some unique hand down furniture, etc.
> > > > > Software requirements. Is there any software that is not
> > > > > provided with the CNC upgrade that would be considered essential?
> > > > > If so, how much more of an investment would that be?
> >
> > > > > Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
> >
> > > > > Steve Jacobs
> > > > > Brighton, TN- Hide quoted text -
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