Thanks Curt, I will have to research these options. I don’t have any metal milling capability but definitely something to think about.
Jeff from Connecticut > On Nov 28, 2021, at 9:16 PM, 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills > <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > > > Hey Jeff > > I think you will find a few Shop Smith users here in our group. > > Legacy for some reason stopped making Legacy's with removeable tailstock > adaptors. > The tailstock can be modified to hole a MT2 adaptor, but it will take some > machining on a steel lathe to make it work. Here is a photo of mine. > What you see in the photos is a MT2 adaptor with a hole at the end, the > DeStayCo clamp male adaptor is just held in place with a set screw. the > plastic bushing and clamp are the only things that hold it in place. > > Another approach is one of our members (Joe) bought a amazon tail stock. > (something like this one , > https://www.amazon.com/Tailstock-Woodworking-Engraving-Milling-Machine/dp/B07RRG2YFK/ref=sr_1_38?crid=3DX2G6NS62BPF&keywords=lathe+tailstock&qid=1638151454&sprefix=lathe+tail%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-38 > and re-worked his Legacy using it.) > A third (no name.) just made a live center and mounted it over the Legacy's > dead center. > > Or do as I did on my Pedal lathe. I ground down the dead center, and tapped > it 1/2 24(? fine threads) and mounted a Shop Smith live center on the > threaded shaft. > > When there is a will, There is Always a way! > > Have a good night. > > C.A.G. > > On Sunday, November 28, 2021, 08:46:57 PM EST, Jeff Richmond > <jtrichmo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Thanks again Curt, yes that makes sense and is pretty creative use of a hole > in the garage wall. Lol > > Even with my limited use, a live center is definitely an upgrade I see a need > for on the Legacy. I will have to check compatibility with the shopsmith I > have. I use that as a lathe from time to time but mainly just pens. > > I definitely wish I had joined this group moons ago. > > Jeff from Connecticut > >> On Nov 28, 2021, at 8:20 PM, 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills >> <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >> >> Woops. I missed something. >> >> 4' cutting at a time. and then flipping the stock over to cut the other 4'. >> Is what I thought I wrote. (hope this helps?) >> >> C.A.G. >> >> >> On Sunday, November 28, 2021, 08:19:14 PM EST, 'Curt George' via Legacy >> Ornamental Mills <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: >> >> >> Hello again Jeff >> >> Your 900 can turn a 8' post if you only turn 4' at a time. It will take some >> slight modifications, like removing your tailstock on the legacy and using >> some time of object to hold the end of your stock. >> I small hole in the wall in my garage did it first, to hold my live center. >> Then latter I extended my rails. >> Mike added another lathe tail stock to his Wood Chuck. >> >> When there is a will, there is Always a way! ;-) >> >> C.A.G. >> >> On Sunday, November 28, 2021, 08:08:06 PM EST, Jeff Richmond >> <jtrichmo...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> Thanks for the background Mike and the warm welcome. I think I saw some snow >> coming down today. >> >> I have a goal of being able to do 8’ posts in the future (not on my stock >> 900) but a 15’ post must be a sight to behold and a real bear to move >> around. I am not familiar with the previous generation models and their >> compatibility with the newer manual / driven mills. I am not sure what >> generation to call these since Legacy improved something it seemed almost >> every year for a while and came out with yet another model / package to >> offer. >> >> Jeff from Connecticut >> >>> On Nov 28, 2021, at 6:43 PM, Okla Mike (Liltwisted) <legacym...@iglide.net> >>> wrote: >>> >>> >> >> Welcome to the group Jeff. I'm with you on the smell of burnt ............ >> I don't like it at all. Air exchange as well as a good filtered mask is a >> must. >> >> The Wood Chuck in the picture has one very important mod that was made by >> the owner. He took the 1 X 2 steel rail off the front and replaced it with >> a 2 X 2 That I am sure helped with a lot of the sway that would turn up in >> the big bladed cuts. The next model after the wood chuck was the Steely as >> we call them. They used square galvanized tubes to add strength. I still >> use my Woodchuck because I can do a lot more in the way of modifications >> when the center points are raised and not trapped between rails. I have >> done 15 foot posts and table bases with a diameter of 25" All the way down >> to roping a tooth pick. Welcome to the group that does not accept >> "limitations" >> >> Mike OK >> >> On 11/28/2021 7:01 AM, Jeff Richmond wrote: >>> Hello Everyone, >>> >>> I recently joined this group in late October as a fellow owner of a Legacy >>> Ornamental Mill with the hopes of learning more about this tool and its >>> capabilities. Thanks in advance to everyone for sharing offering your >>> experiences and helpful tips that a user group like this provides. >>> >>> To add a little input to the recent group conversations >>> >>> Bone Turning, I have turned some deer antler pens upon request which were >>> well seasoned (dry) but there was a distinct smell like burnt skin / >>> fingernail during the process. They came out well but it is not a medium I >>> prefer to focus on. >>> >>> Lookout for used mills: I am always on the lookout for parts and >>> accessories for my mill as I am sure most of you are. I do not need another >>> (at least that what I have to keep telling myself) but in my searching, I >>> did bump into this one if anyone wants to expand their capability. It is a >>> little older but it appears to have a variety of gears as well as the >>> manuals and instructional videos ( including a VHS player ) Legacy ( >>> Woodchuck ) Ornamental Mill - tools - by owner - sale (craigslist.org) >>> >>> Jeff from Connecticut >>> -- >>> 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 >>> email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/legacy-ornamental-mills/a51bb0f7-e2d4-4807-a659-4fe94a77494fn%40googlegroups.com. >> -- >> 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 >> email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/legacy-ornamental-mills/2500cdb0-a0a7-37d5-5982-2b7404a79f3f%40iglide.net. >> -- >> 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 >> email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/legacy-ornamental-mills/D28F089B-F17E-4257-B7E9-1CDF0A57F391%40gmail.com. >> -- >> 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 >> email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/legacy-ornamental-mills/1473460430.1775119.1638148748238%40mail.yahoo.com. >> -- >> 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 >> email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/legacy-ornamental-mills/676369873.3015598.1638148847010%40mail.yahoo.com. >> > > -- > 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 > email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/legacy-ornamental-mills/09395751-193E-4797-B49A-E63CEB60BB78%40gmail.com > . > -- > 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 > email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/legacy-ornamental-mills/1726010263.1665386.1638152174085%40mail.yahoo.com. > <1000ex taistock2.jpg> > <1000ex tailstock5.jpg> > <1000ex tailstock4.jpg> > <pedal lathe tailstock3RED.jpg> > <pedal lathe tailstock2RED.jpg> > <pedal lath tailstock1RED.jpg> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. 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