Thanks guys for the info and the bit extension link. I ordered a extension from MLCS last week and it had way to much vibration. There is an 1800 for sale on ebay in New Hamphire with a z axix upgrade and thats the only photo I have been able to locate to try and copy and build one,
On Feb 19, 9:31 am, Begat <bega...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello Cpeel, > > I want a z-upgrade as well, but I haven't been so fortunate yet. I > want to make sure you know about the Extreme Extension by Router > Technologies. I am able to get almost 2" inches more of depth and it > makes changing bits a breeze. Here's a link to amazon where it's on > sale. > http://www.amazon.com/Router-Technologies-EX-2080-Professional/dp/B00... > > Since legacy no longer makes the Z axis upgrade, perhaps we can get > Tim to design and make something better that does not rely on the > scare and expensive rails. In fact, I think its time for a z-axis > gantry that replaces the carriage and functions like a cnc Z axis. > That would solve the depth problem and the measurement problem because > it could be hooked to a wixey depth guage. > > What do you think, Tim? The TK Gantry for the Legacy Ornamental > Mill!!! > > Begat > > On Feb 19, 10:29 am, "Tim Krause" <artmarb...@comcast.net> wrote: > > > > > The z-axis is a pretty stable unit. You gain enough travel in the z-axis > > that you never have to raise the bed for short bits. You also gain > > visibility and easy access to the bits for changes. You loose the ability > > to make fast plunge cuts since the router is now controlled by the z-axis > > screw. I think people learning which way to turn the screw but it's > > confusing in the beginning. Another thing is you have to buy a different > > style of router if you find a used Legacy z-axis. > > > You can build one, the mechanical side is not that complicated. You can > > start from scratch and use some industrial components. If you want to use > > Legacy's components that might be a little more difficult. I'm hearing > > rumors that the aluminum rail is on backorder or not available for sale at > > the moment. Give them a call and see if you can buy 4 top hat bearings and > > 48" of rail. Then all you need is some components laser cut, formed and > > machined. From my point of view, that's the easy part. > > > Here's Legacy's old page detailing the > > Z-axis.http://web.archive.org/web/20061026074809/http://legacywoodworking.co... > > > -Tim > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "cpeel" <pee...@comcast.net> > > To: "Legacy Ornamental Mills" <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> > > Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 6:42 AM > > Subject: z axix upgrade for 1800 > > > > Can anyone give me or direct me to some information on a z axis > > > upgrade. Will it give you more plunge depth, do you loose any > > > stability, and since Legacy does not produce it can I build one. I > > > saw one for sale in New Hampshire on a 1800 but I do not want to sink > > > more money into another machine until I can better operate the one I > > > have. Also who in the group is close to Mississippi, I would love to > > > spend a little time with someone who has more experience with the > > > Legacy if they can stand a truck load of questions. > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group.> To post to this group, send email to > > > legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com.> To unsubscribe from this group, > > send email to > > > legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.> For more options, > > visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en.- Hide quoted > >text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To post to this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en.
