Hi Tim
The stop for the z axis has not moved and it is very stout being a rod
controlled by an Allen screw passing through a fixed block.( I hope we are
talking about the same thing. )
The shadow came with two directional gears. There is also a 2x duplex gear and
for some reason an extra identical 2x index gear.
I am not concerned with the template capabilities at the moment as I have
access to a 900. I do however take your point to future development of template
fixtures.
My main thoughts at the moment is securing a bed of some sort to the rails or
even the cross supports at the very bottom of the machine which would increase
the distance from the underside of the router chuck to the bed by up to
12inches. This seems to me to open up a whole lot of possibilities. Secured to
the rails for instance would make an excellent tennoning capability.
Alan
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On 19 May 2012, at 16:16, "Tim Krause" wrote:
> Hello Alan,
>
> With the lack of friction in the nut and the linear bearings, I can see how
> the router could easily move down. I see that the stop for the z-axis looks
> like it moved. I would suggest adding a split pin or dowel to the block so
> it cannot move out of place. That depth stop should really be very stout
> and reliable in this case.
>
> Curt has me wondering if the shadow even came with another directional gear
> so you can have left or right spirals. I see the extra holes in the gear
> mounted on the machine so it looks like it was developed but I don't see the
> extra gears or assembly in the photos.
>
> Are you going to miss the template capabilities? Now that all the carriages
> are rigid, the template following techniques would probably work like a
> dream. With the "L" shaped bracket mounted in the front, it looks like
> there's a possible starting point.
>
> -Tim
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Alan"
> To: "Legacy Ornamental Mills"
> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 6:03 AM
> Subject: Legacy shadow pictures.
>
>
>> will do more soon. There is one small 'fault' on the machine and that
>> is the z axis. The sheer weight of the motor( porter cable) causes the
>> motor to lower rather rapidly on it's own especially under power.
>
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