Re: Why did you buy an ornamental mill?

2024-05-12 Thread Mike Newman
I bought mine to specifically make walking/hiking sticks. Now i switch back/forth making some on the LOM and others I'm hand carving out of natural tree/limbs I find. With the cost of wood these days it is more expensive to play/learn using "bought" wood vs found wood. I have got down the ba

Re: ROLL CALL!!!

2023-08-24 Thread Mike Newman
Im still out here also. Relatively new to the group this year but basically taking the summer off from woodworking due to temps in my non ac workshop and shifting to golf/fishing/etc. On Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 4:23:39 PM UTC-5 bulk...@mmnet.com.au wrote: > I think all the members who ch

Re: Router bit extension question

2023-06-20 Thread Mike Newman
the extension is coming loose in the router but the router bit is still tight in the extension. Not the other way around. On Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 8:24:05 PM UTC-5 M.W.Foscue wrote: > Mike, > > > > Apply a "dot" (small dab?) of "Blue Loctite" threadlocker to the set screw > in the exte

Router bit extension question

2023-06-20 Thread Mike Newman
I have a question for those of you that have the extreme router bit extension on their LOM router. How often do you check and re-tighten the extension into the router? I have had it come loose a couple of times with no real advance notice. Do you check it every time you use the router or so

Re: Shoe Horn Handle on the REVO

2023-06-13 Thread Mike Newman
Very nice. I like the look of the flute/spiral combo design. On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 1:24:45 PM UTC-5 Tim Ziegler wrote: > Thanks Dan > > Kind Regards, > > Timothy J. Ziegler > Ziegler WoodWork & Specialty > 14171 160th Ave. > Foreston MN 56330 > > 320-294-5798 <(320)%20294-5798> shop > 320

Re: Administrative Request - not related to: Re: Legacy Maverick 3x5 CNC $13,000

2023-04-11 Thread Mike Newman
-- > -- > > -Original Message- > From: > Sent: Apr 10, 2023 8:51 PM > To: legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Legacy Maverick 3x5 CNC $13,000 > > > Very nice work Mike > -- > -

Re: Very Nice Legacy for sale on E-bay.

2023-04-02 Thread Mike Newman
By the way I just checked on the original one I went to look at in Evansville IN and it is still on Craigslist(without photos) but the price is now down to $400. He has a LOM 900with z-axis and rotary table but only 1 drive gear unless he has found them since I looked at it. On Sunday, April 2

Go Big or Go Home!

2023-03-14 Thread Mike Newman
i saw this video posted on my sawmill forum today. Biggest spiral cut I have ever seen. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CouLgvJv29J/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjy%3D -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To unsubscribe from this grou

Re: Couple of LOM's on craigslist

2023-03-05 Thread Mike Newman
> Foreston MN 56330 > > 320-294-5798 <(320)%20294-5798> shop > 320-630-2243 <(320)%20630-2243> cell > > On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 12:32 PM Mike Newman wrote: > >> No I'm good with what I have currently so thought I would pass them >> along. They poppe

Re: Couple of LOM's on craigslist

2023-03-05 Thread Mike Newman
? > Kind Regards, > > Timothy J. Ziegler > Ziegler WoodWork & Specialty > 14171 160th Ave. > Foreston MN 56330 > > 320-294-5798 <(320)%20294-5798> shop > 320-630-2243 <(320)%20630-2243> cell > > > On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 8:40 AM Mike Newman wrote: &

Couple of LOM's on craigslist

2023-03-05 Thread Mike Newman
https://evansville.craigslist.org/tls/d/evansville-legacy-ornamental-mill-lathe/7582658636.html https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/tls/d/schaumburg-legacy-ornamental-mill/7595638043.html The Evansville one is the first one I looked at awhile ago so I have some info in it. It was a 900 in pret

Re: My first open spiral test piece

2023-03-01 Thread Mike Newman
pieces on the last past > lol Ask Bill he will remember.. > > > Kind Regards, > > > > Timothy J. Ziegler > > Ziegler WoodWork & Specialty > > 14171 160th Ave. > > Foreston MN 56330 > > > > 320-294-5798 <(320)%20294-5798> shop >

Triton router collet only

2023-02-21 Thread Mike Newman
Question for the Triton TRA001 router owners out there. Is there anybody online selling just the collet only for this router? I can easily find the nut/collet combo but not just the collet. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mil

Re: Thin Stock support block dimensions

2023-02-13 Thread Mike Newman
gt; > C.A.G. > > On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 06:49:27 PM EST, 'Denson Ingram' via > Legacy Ornamental Mills wrote: > > > Mike those pieces are 2 1/4” w x 1 1/4” L x 1 1/4” thick > Denson > Sent from Denson's iPhone > > On Feb 13, 2023, at 5:20 PM, Mi

Re: Free Shipping on Your Next Order

2023-02-13 Thread Mike Newman
I see that these have a fairly pronounced taper. I researched this years ago when I was making/selling these and it appears that there is alot of variation and personal preference to the tapers that people use. Fortunately when I had my sawmill/live edge furniture business I had a ton of 2-2.

Thin Stock support block dimensions

2023-02-13 Thread Mike Newman
Does anyone already have the dimension for the hdpe blocks used on the factory thin stock support? I finally found a block of the material that I can make my own, but wanted to get the dimensions. Overall dimensions and then size/position of the v-notch should be all I need. I will attach it

Re: Productive Saturday in the shop

2023-02-12 Thread Mike Newman
t; I got them on all my LOM"s > > Kind Regards, > > Timothy J. Ziegler > Ziegler WoodWork & Specialty > 14171 160th Ave. > Foreston MN 56330 > > 320-294-5798 <(320)%20294-5798> shop > 320-630-2243 <(320)%20630-2243> cell > > On Sun, Feb 12, 2023

Re: Productive Saturday in the shop

2023-02-12 Thread Mike Newman
our thin stock support it may be the design > you used causing you problems > > > > Bill > > > > *From:* legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com *On > Behalf Of *Mike Newman > *Sent:* Monday, 13 February 2023 10:31 AM > *To:* Legacy Ornamental Mills > *Sub

Re: Productive Saturday in the shop

2023-02-12 Thread Mike Newman
Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 9:34:24 AM UTC-6 Ccm Ccm wrote: > Nice > > On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Mike Newman wrote: > >> Spent most of the day doing various projects in the shop on and with the >> LOM. Started off with making a new carving mallet out of hard rock

Re: Productive Saturday in the shop

2023-02-12 Thread Mike Newman
m:* legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com *On > Behalf Of *Mike Newman > *Sent:* Sunday, 12 February 2023 1:13 PM > *To:* Legacy Ornamental Mills > *Subject:* Productive Saturday in the shop > > > > Spent most of the day doing various projects in the shop on and with the >

Dynaglide question

2023-02-11 Thread Mike Newman
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this issue with their can of Dynaglide. Almost every time I go to use it the spray is fine for the first few minutes, but then the nozzle clogs. The it will spray again for a few seconds and clog again. It never fully clogs but also never sprays

Re: French rolling pins

2023-02-08 Thread Mike Newman
3-2821> > text 518 207-7247 <(518)%20207-7247> > > Email; > kra...@roadrunner.com > > > > On Feb 8, 2023, at 1:22 AM, bulk...@mmnet.com.au wrote: > > Looks great what dia are they > > Bill > > *From:* legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com *On > B

Re: Plastic gears

2023-02-05 Thread Mike Newman
I got a set of gears a few weeks ago from Cindy at Legacy. They had them in stock, but I may have gotten lucky because she had to run out and make sure while I was on the phone. On Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 6:54:13 PM UTC-6 chefswoo...@gmail.com wrote: > Curt, > > I 3D printed that one, 2.5

Re: Christmas in Feb

2023-02-05 Thread Mike Newman
never turn a router on with anything like that attached to the >> routers chuck to me that’s a disaster >> >> Waiting to happen. >> >> >> >> Bill >> >> >> >> *From:* legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com >> *On Behalf Of *M

Christmas in Feb

2023-02-03 Thread Mike Newman
When I bought my LOM 1200 a month ago I was able to get a great price because the owner could not find a number of the original parts so I took a chance that I would be able to fabricate or find what I needed to do the type of work I wanted. I was able to find/make stuff to get functional. Th

Re: Steady rest up-date

2023-01-30 Thread Mike Newman
mine attaches the bottom of the aluminum rail with a 5/16 carriage bolt that I grind flats onto each side of the head so that it slides into the extrusion from the end. I screw one wood nut onto the bolt that is used to snug the bolt up to the bottom of the rail after sliding it into position.

Re: New cane

2023-01-22 Thread Mike Newman
Very nice design. Just enough detail to keep it interesting without over doing the details. On Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 8:11:07 PM UTC-6 aussiman wrote: > Lovely as always curt > > > > Bill > > > > *From:* 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < > legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com> >

z-axis upgrade questions

2023-01-22 Thread Mike Newman
A few questions about the Z-axis upgrade sled with acme screw adjustment. If I can buy one that is currently on a 900 LOM will it also directly fit my 1200 LOM? Second question is more personal opinion and only important if the Z-axis can be swapped across machines. What are the groups though

Re: Walking Stick #1

2023-01-15 Thread Mike Newman
t is like a kid getting more enjoyment out of the box that it >> came in. Glad to have you in the group. Lots of good stuff here to make >> sawdust fly as well as scratch your head. Enjoy the ride. >> >> Mike OK >> >> On 1/15/2023 12:52 PM, Mike Newman wrote: >>

Re: old 900

2023-01-08 Thread Mike Newman
Hey Tim on the unit you are looking at within 1.5 hrs of you. If it is the same one that I recently saw up in your area go back and take a look at the photo showing the whole length of the machine. I think the drive gears are hanging on a nail on the lower left front part of the stand. There

Re: if anyone is bored with their traditional, old Legacy(s)

2023-01-04 Thread Mike Newman
I'm currently working on the middle of these 3 machines awaiting a response to my offer. A number of missing basic parts/gears to make it functional. On Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 2:43:26 PM UTC-6 LILtwisted wrote: > Link didn't work for me but I did find these boring ones. > > https://www

Re: Very Nice Legacy for sale ON E-bay

2022-12-30 Thread Mike Newman
Yep I'm aware of this machine and just not willing to spend that kind of money. Im working on others that are much better deals than this one. I always think about re-sale value on these types of purchases to manage the down side risk if I decide to change directions or my direction is changed

Re: issues not having the reversing left/right gear set

2022-12-30 Thread Mike Newman
not have any. > Which I took to mean that they were not selling them any more. And if > Legacy will still make them, at what cost? ($$$) . > I wish you luck on your quest, Mike. Hopefully you will soon find the > machine of your dreams. ;-) > > C.A.G. > > On Frida

Re: router crafter

2022-12-30 Thread Mike Newman
I'm about ready to open up the box on the new never used router crafter sitting on my shelf just to have something to play with this winter, but then I can't advertise it as new never used to sell it. This could be the most important decision of the day. LOL I already know how to easily exten

Re: issues not having the reversing left/right gear set

2022-12-30 Thread Mike Newman
get someone selling a >> Legacy to lower the price, if they are missing parts? >> Many of these people have no idea on what they have, its just something >> taking up space, and they just want to get rid of it. >> >> Wish you luck on finding your own Legacy. >> &

issues not having the reversing left/right gear set

2022-12-29 Thread Mike Newman
I am looking at another 1200 mill that the owner is trying to find the drives gears other than the 1 on the machine. Also it currently shows what I believe is the reversing gear set (2 small gears in housing}on the mill but not showing a photo of the std single gear with mounting u-channel. Is

Re: router crafter

2022-12-28 Thread Mike Newman
Mine is closer to the bottom photo than the top. 2002 with 319,000 miles but it keeps plugging along. I have hauled a bunch of stuff in it, on it, and behind it over the years. On Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 8:22:35 AM UTC-6 Curt George wrote: > Hey Bill > > I think of it this way the "

Re: router crafter

2022-12-27 Thread Mike Newman
years ago was very similar. Sawdust in any form can be very addictive. On Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 6:03:39 PM UTC-6 Mike Newman wrote: > probably EXL because photos seemed to clearly show a unit longer than > std1200. > > On Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 5:51:53 PM UTC-6 Curt

Re: router crafter

2022-12-27 Thread Mike Newman
s.com/history/index.html > > > > Bill > > > > > > > > > > *From:* legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com *On > Behalf Of *Mike Newman > *Sent:* Wednesday, 28 December 2022 9:39 AM > *To:* Legacy Ornamental Mills > *Subject:* Re: router cr

Re: router crafter

2022-12-27 Thread Mike Newman
gt; 320-294-5798 <(320)%20294-5798> shop > 320-630-2243 <(320)%20630-2243> cell > > On Mon, Dec 26, 2022 at 5:16 PM Mike Newman wrote: > >> They definately are interesting. I have a never used one still with >> original packaging/box in my workshop. I was

Re: router crafter

2022-12-26 Thread Mike Newman
They definately are interesting. I have a never used one still with original packaging/box in my workshop. I was going to extend distance between centers to use it, but the limitations in working distance are because of the wire drum that is used to move the sled. without a major re-construc

Re: Newbie saw my first 900 today

2022-12-24 Thread Mike Newman
ave cut several of the rails. > > Kind Regards, > > Timothy J. Ziegler > Ziegler WoodWork & Specialty > 14171 160th Ave. > Foreston MN 56330 > > 320-294-5798 <(320)%20294-5798> shop > 320-630-2243 <(320)%20630-2243> cell > > On Sat, Dec 24, 2

Re: Newbie saw my first 900 today

2022-12-24 Thread Mike Newman
cy owners have bought several >> >> To finally get what we want right Tim Z lol >> >> As for the directional gears I doubt very much if you will be able to buy >> them anywhere unless someone in the group has spares they >> >> might part with but after sa

Re: Newbie saw my first 900 today

2022-12-23 Thread Mike Newman
20294-5798> shop > 320-630-2243 <(320)%20630-2243> cell > > > On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 11:39 PM Mike Newman wrote: > >> Thanks for including me into the group. My quick background is Engineer >> by education/career and hobby woodworker for last 20-30 yea

Newbie saw my first 900 today

2022-12-22 Thread Mike Newman
Thanks for including me into the group. My quick background is Engineer by education/career and hobby woodworker for last 20-30 years. Semi-retired about 5 years ago to startup and run my own sawmill and live edge woodworking hobby business for a few years. Sold the sawmill and took on some

Re: New mill listed on facebook in Roseville, MI

2022-12-22 Thread Mike Newman
That looks very interesting to me. I just looked at a Legacy 900 yesterday in Indiana, but passed on it for now. Only 1 drive gear and x-axis seemed a little to stiff vs yand z. It was my time seeing one in person vs watching videos. Maybe they all feel a little stiff along x-axis? Are the