I don't know. I do remember that when we last had a BIG "Woodworking Show" here - Woodpeckers was demoing theirs and there was one being demonstrated by another company. I don't now who that was.
Have a Fabulous Friday. Mac . No idea who is sw-----Original Message----- From: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> Sent: Apr 20, 2023 10:51 PM To: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Slab Flattening discussions Our wood working group Central Minnesota WoodWorkers have one. I'd have to look to see which brand but its big. Does Tru Track make one? Kind Regards, Timothy J. Ziegler 320-294-5798 shop 320-630-2243 cell On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 8:18 PM M.W.Foscue <mwfos...@earthlink.net (mailto:mwfos...@earthlink.net)> wrote: Michael, Thanks. Your analysis of the total cost of ownership for a slab mill are spot on. When it comes to when I think I want to flatten a slab - those points you mentioned are the ones I have come to be using in my weighing what to do. Thanks again for pointing them out. Have yet to "pull the trigger" on one. Does anyone else in our LOM Group own or have access to a Slab Flattening Mill? You are VERY FORTUNATE to have those resources so close/convenient to you. Count yourself VERY BLESSED! Mac -----Original Message----- From: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com (mailto:legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com)> Sent: Apr 20, 2023 10:21 AM To: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com (mailto:legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com)> Subject: Re: Slab Flattening discussions Mac,The response was to the Crafted Elements mill posted by Craig. I farm my slabs out to be flattened and sanded as I noted for $1 sq ft. The Woodpeckers slab flattener I believe is the best but at $1500 total cost its too expensive not including the cost of the router, bits and dust collection, electricity, not to mention the dedicated space it requires. Michael Kratky 119 Riverview Rd., Northville, N.Y. 12134 518 863-2821 text 518 207-7247 Email; krat...@roadrunner.com (mailto:krat...@roadrunner.com) On Apr 20, 2023, at 9:57 AM, M.W.Foscue <mwfos...@earthlink.net (mailto:mwfos...@earthlink.net)> wrote: Hello Michael and Curtis (and all the rest of The LOM Group), I changed the SUBJ line - so further discussions re: Slab Flattening can be found via search. Thank you both for the informative input. Michael, are some of your comments regarding the flattening "kit" from Craft Elements? Sounds like from your experience the round rails flex. Did I understand that correctly? The only slab flattening mill I am somewhat familiar with is the one made by Woodpeckers Tools. They do not use round rails - rather somewhat of a hybrid. Would you mind sharing some photos of your setup? (Is it from Craft Elements or did you assemble yours from components you ordered from the internet - like Curtis, Bill, and Tim Z have done?) Thanks again for participating in our discussions. Your comments/input are what keep us going. Mac -----Original Message----- From: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com (mailto:legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com)> Sent: Apr 20, 2023 8:03 AM To: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com (mailto:legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com)> Subject: Re: Could be a Legacy MOD? Have been following this “slab mill” for some time. Most all the components can be bought on Amazon for 1/3, the round router rails flex and the listed size is too small for my slabs I mill myself 32” x 102”, to accommodate that size the price doubles from the base package and he’s always out of them. For anything up to 24” wide I have helical head planer for that and used a flattening sled to take out the twists. Also have a saw mill 30 minutes away with a Wood-Mizer combo flattening mill and sander who charges me $1 sg ft to flatten and sand the slabs that includes both sides. Michael Kratky On Apr 20, 2023, at 1:07 AM, 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com (mailto:legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com)> wrote: Just saw this...Bagging to make into a Supper Legacy unit. ;-) C.A.G. https://craftedelements.com/products/router-sled-wood-slab-flattening-mill?variant=43935550537950 Router Sled - Wood Slab Flattening MillSKU CE-RS-48X40-BUNDLE-U1$499 USD 48x40" / Universal 1 - $499.00 48x40" / Festool - $499.00 48x40" / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - $499.00 48x48" / Universal 1 - $507.00 48x48" / Festool - $507.00 48x48" / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - $507.00 48x60" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 48x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 48x60" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 72x40" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 72x40" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 72x40" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 72x48" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 72x48" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 72x48" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 72x60" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 72x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 72x60" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 96x40" / Universal 1 - $676.00 96x40" / Festool - $676.00 96x40" / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - $676.00 96x48" / Universal 1 - $684.00 96x48" / Festool - $684.00 96x48" / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - $684.00 96x60" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 96x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 96x60" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 120x40" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 120x40" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 120x40" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 120x48" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 120x48" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 120x48" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 120x60" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 120x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 120x60" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 144x40" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 144x40" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 144x40" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 144x48" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 144x48" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 144x48" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out 144x60" [Restock Late April] / Universal 1 - Sold out 144x60" [Restock Late April] / Festool - Sold out 144x60" [Restock Late April] / Blank (Drill It Yourself) - Sold out Size: 48x40" 48x40" 48x48" 48x60" [Restock Late April] 72x40" [Restock Late April] 72x48" [Restock Late April] 72x60" [Restock Late April] 96x40" 96x48" 96x60" [Restock Late April] 120x40" [Restock Late April] 120x48" [Restock Late April] 120x60" [Restock Late April] 144x40" [Restock Late April] 144x48" [Restock Late April] 144x60" [Restock Late April] Router Plate: Universal 1 Universal 1 Festool Blank (Drill It Yourself) FREE SHIPPING. 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Once the initial assembly is completed, the router carriage (sub-assembly) and rails can be setup and ready to go on your existing flat and straight workbench within 2 minutes. The Crafted Elements Router Sled jig comes with everything you need except the router, slab flattening bit, plywood rail risers and workbench. Use any compatible full sized router with a range of commonly available spoil board (slab flattening) bits. The router base plate features pre-drilled holes for most commonly used routers, making assembly that much quicker. We also offer a blank "drill it yourself" base plate if you have a router that isn't in our compatibility list. The router sled is available in lengths of 4', 6', 8' (2 sets of 4' rails) and 10' (4'+6' rails) with cross bar widths of 40", 48" or 60". 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