We made one withe scraps for a ash ring coffeetable
https://youtu.be/72fr4bkYtvw you can use LOM for flatning jig.

On Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 9:18 PM M.W.Foscue <mwfos...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Michael,
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
> Your analysis of the total cost of ownership for a slab mill are spot on.
>
> When it comes to when I think I want to flatten a slab - those points you
> mentioned are the ones I have come to be using in my weighing what to do.
> Thanks again for pointing them out.  Have yet to "pull the trigger" on one.
>
>
>
> Does anyone else in our LOM Group own or have access to a Slab Flattening
> Mill?
>
>
>
> You are VERY FORTUNATE to have those resources so close/convenient to you.
>
> Count yourself VERY BLESSED!
>
> Mac
> ------------------------------
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Apr 20, 2023 10:21 AM
> To: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: Slab Flattening discussions
>
>
> Mac,
> The response was to the Crafted Elements mill posted by Craig.
> I farm my slabs out to be flattened and sanded as I noted for $1 sq ft.
> The Woodpeckers slab flattener I believe  is the best but at $1500 total
> cost its too expensive not including the cost of the router, bits and dust
> collection, electricity,  not to mention the dedicated space it requires.
>
> Michael Kratky
> 119 Riverview Rd.,
> Northville, N.Y. 12134
>
> 518 863-2821
> text 518 207-7247
>
> Email;
> krat...@roadrunner.com
>
>
> On Apr 20, 2023, at 9:57 AM, M.W.Foscue <mwfos...@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Hello Michael and Curtis (and all the rest of The LOM Group),
>
>
> I changed the SUBJ line - so further discussions re: Slab Flattening can
> be found via search.
>
>
> Thank you both for the informative input.
>
>
> Michael, are some of your comments regarding the flattening "kit" from
> Craft Elements?
> Sounds like from your experience the round rails flex.  Did I understand
> that correctly?
> The only slab flattening mill I am somewhat familiar with is the one made
> by Woodpeckers Tools.  They do not use round rails - rather somewhat of a
> hybrid.
>
>
> Would you mind sharing some photos of your setup? (Is it from Craft
> Elements or did you assemble yours from components you ordered from the
> internet - like Curtis, Bill, and Tim Z have done?)
>
>
> Thanks again for participating in our discussions.  Your comments/input
> are what keep us going.
>
>
> Mac
> ------------------------------
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Apr 20, 2023 8:03 AM
> To: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: Re: Could be a Legacy MOD?
>
>
> Have been following this  “slab mill” for some time.  Most all the
> components can be bought on Amazon for 1/3, the round router rails flex
>  and the listed size is too small for my slabs I mill myself 32” x 102”, to
> accommodate that size the price doubles from the base package and he’s
> always out of them.
>
> For anything up to 24” wide I have helical head  planer for that and used
> a flattening sled to take out the twists.
>
> Also have a saw mill 30 minutes away with a Wood-Mizer combo flattening
> mill and sander who charges me $1 sg ft to flatten and sand the slabs that
> includes both sides.
>
> Michael Kratky
> ------------------------------
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>
> On Apr 20, 2023, at 1:07 AM, 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills <
> legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote:
> Just saw this...
> Bagging to make into a Supper Legacy unit. ;-)
>
> C.A.G.
>
>
> https://craftedelements.com/products/router-sled-wood-slab-flattening-mill?variant=43935550537950
>
> Router Sled - Wood Slab Flattening Mill SKU CE-RS-48X40-BUNDLE-U1
>
> $499 USD
>                          48x40" / Universal 1 - $499.00
>                     48x40" / Festool - $499.00
>            48x40" / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - $499.00
>                     48x48" / Universal 1 - $507.00
>               48x48" / Festool - $507.00
>     48x48" / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - $507.00
>               48x60" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out
>                               48x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool -
> Sold out                                      48x60" [Restock Late April]
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>     72x40" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out
>                     72x40" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out
>                                 72x40" [Restock Late April] / Blank
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>        72x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out
>                     72x60" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It
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> (Drill It Yourself) - $676.00                                      96x48"
> / Universal 1 - $684.00                                      96x48" /
> Festool - $684.00                                      96x48" / Blank
> (Drill It Yourself) - $684.00                                      96x60"
> [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out
>        96x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out
>                     96x60" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It
> Yourself) - Sold out                                      120x40"
> [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out
>        120x40" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out
>                     120x40" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It
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> [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out
>        120x48" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out
>                     120x48" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It
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> [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out
>        120x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out
>                     120x60" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It
> Yourself) - Sold out                                      144x40"
> [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out
>        144x40" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out
>                     144x40" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It
> Yourself) - Sold out                                      144x48"
> [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out
>        144x48" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out
>                     144x48" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It
> Yourself) - Sold out                                      144x60"
> [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out
>        144x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out
>                     144x60" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It
> Yourself) - Sold out
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>                   48x48"
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>  72x40" [Restock Late April]
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>
> Router Plate:
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>                               Festool
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>
> The Crafted Elements Router Sled (Wood Slab Flattening Mill) is perfect
> for small wood shops and garage woodworking warriors that have limited
> space. If you don't have the space or money to buy a large CNC machine
> ($10K+) or industrial planer ($70K+) then a router based slab levelling jig
> is a great solution.
>
> Our router sled is built with industrial grade 20mm components commonly
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>
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> initial assembly is completed, the router carriage (sub-assembly) and rails
> can be setup and ready to go on your existing flat and straight workbench
> within 2 minutes.
>
> The Crafted Elements Router Sled jig comes with everything you need except
> the router, slab flattening bit, plywood rail risers and workbench. Use any
> compatible full sized router with a range of commonly available spoil board
> (slab flattening) bits. The router base plate features pre-drilled holes
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>
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> dust
> collection shroud and 2.5" boot
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>  is
> available to help catch some of the dust created by slab milling.
>
> The size of the Crafted Elements router sled represents the approximate
> footprint of the sled components when assembled and reflects the workbench
> area required to mount it. The slab flattening area for each size router
> sled when using a 2.5" diameter slab flattening bit (like the SpeTool
> CA-IP-D1/2)* is as follows:
>  Router Sled Size Maximum Slab Flattening Area*
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> 72x40" 63.5x30.25"
> 96x40" 87.5x30.25"
> 120x40" 111.5x30.25"
> 144x40" 135.5x30.25"
> 48x48" 39.5x38.25"
> 72x48" 63.5x38.25"
> 96x48" 87.5x38.25"
> 120x48" 111.5x38.25"
> 144x48" 135.5x38.25"
> 48x60" 39.5x50.25"
> 72x60" 63.5x50.25"
> 96x60" 87.5x50.25"
> 120x60" 111.5x50.25"
> 144x60" 135.5x50.25"
>
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