Thanks Bill, l'll do a 2 start next time . l can see where l would have more room to sand . Thanks again! On 2012-12-03, at 4:40 PM, Bill Bulkeley <[email protected]> wrote:
> the wood was Australian red gum it is in abundance here and yes the larger > the pitch the faster or more stretched the spiral don't be afraid to > experiment gee i do all the time > if it doesn't work out then only you and the wood fire will know about it :) > but for a hollow spiral like this one 2 starts is what you need to get the > hollow > other wise you would need to start with a blank with a hole down the middle > to do say a 3 start hollow spiral that is my experience anyway but im far > from being an expert > while looking for a replacement spiral router bit i found some not to > expensive high speed steel spiral bits i might try them they might be less > brittle and can stand a little vibration with out braking > > Bill > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Barry Clarke > To: [email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 12:19 AM > Subject: Re: first job revo > > Very Nice Bill, l've asked the same question you've asked about the spiral , > straight bit , verses upper cut spiral bit. l used a straight bit on my > first and only hollow spiral ,the stock was ash diameter was 3 1/2 " , 3 > starts with a 6" pitch and l experienced a fair amount of burning. One > question l have for you is: if l had used a 3" pitch would my coil in the > spiral be stretch out more ????? Anyway the only time l can use my legacy > is outside because of the sawdust here in Ontario Canada its a little to cold > to be cranking the Legacy outside. However l made 3 pepper mills this summer > with a rope twist ,l posted one . l also was wondering what species of wood > did you use ? Thanks for the pics and information they are very helpful. > l'm looking forward to getting outside to use my legacy. l purchased a upper > cut spiral bit to use on my next hollow spiral because l read that they were > the bit to use for a hollow spiral. Now l read that on the Magnate's web > site. l'll be trying that out in the warmer weather. Again thanks for the > pics it encourages everyone to let the sawdust fly on their legacy. > On 2012-12-03, at 7:19 AM, Ccm Ccm <[email protected]> wrote: > >> very nice Bill, >> >> >> On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 3:46 AM, Bill Bulkeley <[email protected]> wrote: >> well here is my first job on my replacment revo since the fire. my sons >> karate teachers are moving interstate >> and he will be getting a new teacher so i made this for his club to give >> them as a going away presanet >> it took me a few days i had to ajust the revo it was too stiff in the >> leadscrew and the saddle but a few adjustments a touch or 2 with the file >> and a reamer and its all nice and free now >> and no slop eather . >> ok question time now what do you all think is the best router bit to do the >> middle of a hollow spiral? a strait router bit or a uppercut spiral bit, >> i started with the spiral bit and it cut very smooth but when i was almost >> through and at the end the cut when it touched the end of the spiral (gently >> i might add) >> it vibrated for a split second then broke at the base of the bit were the >> spiral joins the shank. then i had no choice i had to finish and do the >> second spiral with a strait bit, >> a little rougher cut but it didnt break or vibrate when i touched the end. >> so what do you all think has any one tried both types of bits doing these >> Bill >> >> PS the spiral is 6 inches long 1and 1/2 inches dia and 3 inch pitch the >> first part is a 2 start done with a 1and 1/2 inch barley bit and the middle >> was cut with the 3/8 strait bits >> all simple text book strait off the legacy sights techniques page >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> Visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> Visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > Visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > Visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. 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