Re: Thank you Tim & today's project.

[MWF]

Curtis,

Got it.  Very good job explaining your procedure (step by step).

Did you have to grind any of the inserts down - so they would slide into the slot in the extrusion without rubbing?

Thanks.

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills
Sent: Jan 26, 2020 10:59 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Thank you Tim & today's project.

Hello Mac.

I can take some more pictures if you like.(but I don't have any more pictures of this set up at this min.)

the idea was to mount onto the Legacy's extruded alum, rail. in this case its the large opening that I needed to mount to.  

I found some 1/2" washers that were to large to slide into the rail, but would fit the slot of the extruded (the thickness of the slot in the alum.) I marked the edges of the slot, onto the washers. I put an all thread rod through the washers and using nuts, I wedged the washers together. then I mounted the washers in a vice, Then I cut the flats on the washers.(using a angle grinder) Once the washers were cut I made sure they would fit into the alum. rail.

Next came the nut inserts, I used 3/8" nut inserts, the hole of the washer were just over 1/2" (they are made to slide over a 1/2" rod.  the nut insert body is .508 so it fit nicely into the washer.

My trick machine was just a long 3/8" bolt in my vice. I put a nut on the bolt, and then the insert , then came the washer, (over the insert), and then another 3/8" nut on the bolt. 

I used two adjustable wrenches and tightened down the nut, and backing the second nut to keep the insert in place. The insert squished/flaring the nut onto (or in) the washer, then I loosened the nuts and un-screwed the insert and washer as one piece.  

The tool for 3/8" nut inserts is over $80.00. So for this time I decided to go home made. The Bolt worked well. there were some signs of ware on the bolt, so if I was going to do a lot of these I would use a new bolt every so often to make sure the threads don't pull out/off the bolt. After 8 the bolt was looking pretty worn.

I hope this helps?

C.A.G.

On Sunday, January 26, 2020, 10:17:21 PM EST, MWF <mwfos...@earthlink.net> wrote:

Yes, Curtis,

We want to know more.  Will you post either a sketch of what you did (how the pieces went together and how you made them stay together) or some photos showing the pieces in the various steps/stages of being machined and assembled?

Thanks.

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills
Sent: Jan 26, 2020 8:14 PM
To: 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills
Subject: Re: Thank you Tim & today's project.

Hello again everyone.

On the nut inserts that I used for my support bracket cost $11.00 for 50 on Amazon. I made my own tool for flaring them.  I used washers and flattened them down with a grinder.

Anyone want to know more, Please ask.

C.A.G.

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On Sunday, January 26, 2020, 08:07:45 PM EST, 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Hello Mac.

Tim had it made, I do not know any info. on how or who he had make these. only it was a present form him to me. (one that I am great-full for. I've spent many hour looking for this type of tape.)  You did note. it said Ornamental mills.com, Not Legacy.   Tim can be sneaky that way! ;-)

C.A.G.

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On Sunday, January 26, 2020, 07:58:39 PM EST, MWF <mwfos...@earthlink.net> wrote:

Curtis,

Yes - I noticed the "OrnamentalMills.com" etched onto the measuring "tape" you applied to the side of the rail.

I'm confident they are available - we just need to figure out where.

Did you call Legacy - and ask them if they still source them?

Have a Blessed week!

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills
Sent: Jan 26, 2020 6:25 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Thank you Tim & today's project.

Thanks Mac.

But honestly? Joe jealous of anything I have...? I just don't see it happening. ;-) 

The Ornamental mills tape, will be my pride and joy accessory . (I will use it every-time I use my mill.)  ;-) 

C.A.G.

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On Sunday, January 26, 2020, 04:48:21 PM EST, MWF <mwfos...@earthlink.net> wrote:

Curtis,

Thanks for sharing. 

Be careful posting pics like the next to last one (end view of your Mill).

You will send NY Joe into "Mill Envy"!!!

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills
Sent: Jan 26, 2020 1:57 PM
To: Legacy ornamental mills
Subject: Thank you Tim & today's project.

Hello Everyone.

First off I would like to Thank Tim Krause for the new center rule tape that he sent me.

Today's project is are 4 support brackets for my Legacy. I am not sure if this was needed,(or if anyone else will need anything like this but Its my attempt to get rid of the play in the Legacy rails.) My theory is the support rails that Legacy made were made out of thin metal, bent and mounted onto the Extruded alum. rail. to hold everything together, since my new Z axis adds a lot of weight, I made these bracket to off set the weight and keep stability to my unit.  

I said this is a theory and has not been tested yet.  But some of the process might interest some of you.

I made some "T" nuts of sorts, for the mounting of the new brackets to the Extruded alum. rail.

I also made a new wooden handle for my Carriage, and a wooden stop for the linear rail. 

Please let me know what you think on any and or all of these ideas?

C.A.G.

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