Hi If you are getting vibration on an Xtreme Xtension then do one of two things, first read the information that came with the XX and see that you have installed it correctly. If you cannot get the vibration to disappear then check your router bearings or possibly your collet. I have sold probably well near on a thousand of the XX and never had any major vibration problems. I have had about 4 come back in all the time the product has been available, guess what I still use those return units because some people take them apart and do not reassemble them properly. If you have a problem call Bob McFarlane at Router Technologies and he will help you out +1 515 266 1293
The reason I know he will help you is because he helped me out one day by designing the Xtreme Xtension and building it. Regards Roger -----Original Message----- From: legacy-ornamental-mills+bnccplto5eecbdhsit6bboe07v...@googlegroups.com [mailto:legacy-ornamental-mills+bncCPLto5eeCBDHsIT6BBoE07vLLg@googlegroups.c om] On Behalf Of cpeel Sent: 19 February 2012 15:42 To: Legacy Ornamental Mills Subject: Re: z axix upgrade for 1800 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 > > legacy-ornamental-mills+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. -- 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.
