To answer C.A.G. I am using the motor to turn the gears.
Think I got it 99% fixed.
Took out the router, cleaned up everything, put it back together and made
sure everything was level. Next I tightened the tailstock a little. Played
around with the Y axis until you can't see the ridges and can
Hello Chris.are you using the gears to drive the carriage/ router? or are you
turning free hand? (hand cranking.)
C.A.G.
On Saturday, January 26, 2019, 1:19:56 PM EST, Chris Smith
wrote:
I'm a new owner of the Legacy 1000EX and have been practicing on some dry 2x2
Ash, turning it
Thanks to all for the advice. Love getting such quick responses!!
I am using the Magnate 2704 Bottom Cleaning bit (brand new) so expected a
pretty smooth cut. The rails look OK. I'm suspecting the router might
have shifted slightly during the move to my shop. Think I'll try
dis-assembling
Feed rate too, slower can give a better finish if all the other stuff mentioned
is right.. magnates flat bottom bits are the only ones that produce a nice
finish i have found, they are designed for the legacy to do just that.
Another thing worth checking if your mill has aluminium rails make
One thing to look at will be the levelness of the router. If the router
is not parallel to the rails and is higher on one side it will leave a
ridge. It could be as simple as sawdust under the y axis plate.
Otherwise, open the split nut and get the carriage out of the way.
Rotate the work
Which router bit are you using? Is it a magnate flat bottom?
On Jan 26, 2019, 10:19 AM, at 10:19 AM, Chris Smith
wrote:
>I'm a new owner of the Legacy 1000EX and have been practicing on some
>dry
>2x2 Ash, turning it down for a shovel handle. I can get the blank
>round
>but still have small
I'm a new owner of the Legacy 1000EX and have been practicing on some dry
2x2 Ash, turning it down for a shovel handle. I can get the blank round
but still have small ridges. I've followed the instructions to adjust the
Y axis forward or back which improves it somewhat, but doesn't eliminate
Thanks for everyone's input on this subject of price suggestions.
A good rule of thumb I have used for years now is 50% of new depending on
availability of course and age etc...
We came to an agreeable price and I cover the shipping as well. (Now to
get it home)
Very well worth it to me to have
