Re: Linear bearing. Possible Up Grade for the Legacy ornamental mill

2015-09-19 Thread CURTIS GEORGE
Hello Tim the V grove and track is the most affordable method out there. I remember Burney's modification. (I cant find the link to his pictures at this min.) But basically (for any new members) what he did was to buy some V grove bearings and the rail, Burney then taped the Legacy (alum.rail)

Re: Linear bearing. Possible Up Grade for the Legacy ornamental mill

2015-09-19 Thread Tim Krause
I'm still a fan of "V" wheel bearings and track. I just have not seen the right implementation yet. -Tim -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an emai

Re: Linear bearing. Possible Up Grade for the Legacy ornamental mill

2015-09-19 Thread CURTIS GEORGE
Thanks Mac If I could find something or someplace local to my area, Cash and Carry. I just might buy them, the problem here (and Yes ,I know its mostly me and my way of doing things.) is/are, I don't like to buy things without seeing them first hand, But I do like the idea of adding on, inste

Re: Linear bearing. Possible Up Grade for the Legacy ornamental mill

2015-09-19 Thread MWF
Curtis - thanks for taking the time to find these and share them.For what its worth - I think they would be quite nice - IF it weren't for the grease fittings and open bearing assembly on the underside. I'm afraid all that grease/lubricant would be a "sawdust trap" and gum up their movement.If that

Linear bearing. Possible Up Grade for the Legacy ornamental mill

2015-09-19 Thread CURTIS GEORGE
What do you think? Bearings something like these would be great for the Legacy. OK the price is a little high, and grease zirts are not a good idea for woodworking, but the small track with holes in the middle would make, something like these a easy UpGrade for someone who wanted a linear beari