Re: Ukraine-Arkady Paka needs our help

2022-03-18 Thread Tom Dotta
eedom. Tim or Bill, would either of you be willing to do the work of receiving and forwarding donations? If so please let the groupe know where and how to send a donation. Let's bring a little cheer to a cheerless situation and 'Have a Nice Day' Tom Dotta On Fri, Mar 18,

Re: Ukraine-Arkady Paka needs our help

2022-03-18 Thread Tom Dotta
Hey Tim, Tracy Pleased with your prompt response and offer to get some help headed to those brave souls. CheersTom Dotta On Fri, Mar 18, 2022 at 11:49 AM Tim Ziegler wrote: > Hey Tom, > > Thanks so much for your response. I have been emailing Arkady everyday > just staying

Re: bowl

2022-07-16 Thread Tom Dotta
glass. LOL Tom Dotta On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 4:41:15 AM UTC-7 aussiman wrote: > I wonder where the hell he found a piece of wood that big it doesn’t seem > laminated > > > > Bill > > > > *From:* legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com *On > Behalf Of *R

Re: test

2021-10-17 Thread Tom Dotta
they do make their way to CaliforniaCheers Tom On Sun, Oct 17, 2021 at 8:09 AM 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I wouldn't ignore you. ;-p > > C.A.G. > > On Sunday, October 17, 2021, 03:06:38 AM EDT, bulke...@mmnet.com.au < > bulke

Re: Mansards. Master force vise.

2023-02-09 Thread Tom Dotta
Please more info on Pix 003 \TKSTom Dotta On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 9:11 PM 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hello Eric. > > Yes, but the topic was meant for the ratchet handle, and how it could be >

Re: Quick and easy Sunday project

2023-04-02 Thread Tom Dotta
What bone looks like alabaster? Tom D On Sun, Apr 2, 2023 at 4:46 PM Eric Gantner wrote: > Curt, > > Those look really cool! > > Eric Gantner > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 2, 2023, at 3:52 PM, 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < > legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > >

Re: ROLL CALL!!!

2023-08-27 Thread Tom Dotta
Hey Guys Take this as both an apology and a Big 'Thank You' for all of your postings often read though not responded to. Cheers and much appreciationTom D California -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To unsubs

Re: ROLL CALL!!!

2023-09-05 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi All especially the frequent posters, Thanks Guys from an avid reader but no longer much of a user. Still upright and at 88 that is not all bad. Does anyone know the total count of Legacy mills, as well as the group count? It seems there must be several hundred machines but less than one h

Re: legacy factory

2013-12-05 Thread Tom Dotta
fast 1000 I believe and a newer 900 with the Z axis. Sadly they do not get a lot of use as shop time is limited. Hope this answers some of Brigitte's questions Tom Dotta in Hollister Calif. " ' On Thu, Dec 5, 2013 at 6:08 AM, CURTIS GEORGE wrote: > Yes thay are

Re: Question for New Members

2014-03-03 Thread Tom Dotta
I Know I'll get my head handed to me on a rusty skew but I think of Legacy as Milling machines and consider conventional wood turning lathes ( Jet, Powermatic, Oneway etc.) very different animals. Legacy machines are a small step in the direction of Ornamental Lathes. Cheers Tom D On Mon,

Re: are our mills already "extinct"?

2014-03-31 Thread Tom Dotta
y the software. Cheers Tom Dotta On Mon, Mar 31, 2014 at 12:38 PM, Tim Krause wrote: > http://lignolathe.com/en/technical_description/index.htm - One of my > favorite gadget lathe and accessories that have been thought out. > > -Tim > > > - Original Message - >

Re: Ornamental Mills Around the World

2014-04-26 Thread Tom Dotta
er. Cheers Tom Dotta Hollister Calif. On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 12:28 PM, Tim Krause wrote: > Don Butler has added a marker to our guestmap. > Marker message: 1200XL (Extra Long) > -Tim > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &g

Re: Tricks needed.

2014-05-04 Thread Tom Dotta
Absent having a plug cutter of that dimension it sounds like a simple lathe job. Cheers Tom Dotta On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 5:31 PM, CURTIS GEORGE wrote: > OK No silly Rabbits Jokes this time, Please. ;-) > Im asking if any of you all have any good tricks to make wooden screw hole > plug

Re: Question for New Members

2014-05-30 Thread Tom Dotta
Three cheers for the cradle, it's a bueat. Pretty soon I'll have to make my first one and I can only hope it comes out that well. Would love a blowup of the intarsia. Congrats and thanks for sharing. Tom Dotta On Fri, May 30, 2014 at 6:02 PM, Bill Bulkeley wrote: > Really nice c

Re: Which model to get?

2014-10-04 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi Roger Unless your spindles are longer than 15 1/2" a conventional Jet mini lathe will do what you want easier, faster and much cheaper than either Legacy. Before anyone starts screaming let me say I own two Legacys, a 900 with the Z axis upgrade and an older 1000 and I love both, but the work y

Re: Have YOU made a "splice" like this?

2014-10-30 Thread Tom Dotta
To anyone interested in 'timber framing' may I suggest to just Google Ted Benson who is most responsible for the recent revival of the craft. Cheers Tom Dotta On Thu, Oct 30, 2014 at 7:18 AM, Michael Kratky wrote: > > > Re: Timber splices and Codes > > > > I w

Re: terrco carving machine

2014-12-17 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi Joe Neat machine, nice cleanup and mod. Are the center and right spindles in their proper orientation relative to each other? It looks like they would have to move toward each other and away from each other in order to stay in contact with the workpieces. Looks like a flat belt drive, what is t

Re: Ebay last minute mill

2015-02-19 Thread Tom Dotta
7;t cotton to the cranking bit. Thanks & CheersTom Dotta On Wed, Feb 18, 2015 at 5:24 PM, Bill Bulkeley wrote: > Yea if it keeps going I will be able to buy a whole mill just to get my > ball bearing headstock > > And still not over pay (I’m still looking for one) >

Re: Locals

2015-02-24 Thread Tom Dotta
ousehold power there is 240V 50hz on one hot lead, they have no 110V system. My limited understanding of 50hz vrs our 60hz is only a reduction in rpm. Cheers Tom Dotta ted...@gmail.com PS Never liked beer until our first visit to Auzzie.& NZ On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 2:06 AM, Bill Bulkeley

Re: A roped Wooden handle.

2015-04-19 Thread Tom Dotta
Good Morning Curtis Nice bit of work however I'm more fascinated by the indexing mechanism which looks really cool.Any chance for a picture of the whole rig? TNX Tom Dotta On Sun, Apr 19, 2015 at 7:20 AM, CURTIS GEORGE wrote: > Hello and Good morning Bill > > I will be honest w

motor drive?

2015-07-09 Thread Tom Dotta
Help!😢 I've searched till I'm blue in the face (and that looks really strange) but can not locate information detailing converting a 900 to motor drive. Sorry to bother but thank you for your patience -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental

Display Cabinet

2015-07-11 Thread Tom Dotta
HI Curtis & Mac Thanks Guys for the compliments as well as the helpful comments. The wood used is 'sinker cypress' brought to Calif. by a friend in New Orleans that used to raise Alligators. Might interest someone that all of the glass as well as the 'self closing' drawer hardware is available off

Re: a 1200 at an incredible price

2015-08-13 Thread Tom Dotta
s again Joe and also for your many informative posts, keep it up please.Tom Dotta. On Sat, Jul 25, 2015 at 6:20 AM, 'joe biunno' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > hey bill, > unfortunately, most often sales of item

Re: a 1200 at an incredible price

2015-08-14 Thread Tom Dotta
HI JoeThe 900 is a bench top model and the only way to change the height of either the headstock or the tailstock ends is to loosen the allen screws and lever the particular end to the desired elevation and reset the screws. A rather clumsy procedure especially in a cramped space. The factory s

Re: Explorer CNC News

2015-08-25 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi Group >From time to time I have seen references to some product improvement/replacement item that Tim has made. Are these available for purchase and if so is there a list somewhere? Hi JoeJust had a bit of time on my motorized1200 and is it nice to not to have to crank. Thanks again. Tom

Re: Good, Bad, or indifferent.

2015-08-26 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi Joe CurtisIf either of you gentlemen have close up photos of your linear slide & carriage widening mods I'm sure I'm not the only one interested Thanks & CheersTom D On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 9:53 PM, CURTIS GEORGE wrote: > Hello Joe, (and everyone else out there.) ;-) > > Good suggest

multi component post

2015-12-04 Thread Tom Dotta
acy? I love the look with flutes or reeds dead ending into a rising feature and I'm hoping there is a rapid, accurate and simple method of accomplishing the joining. All suggestions appreciated. Cheers Tom Dotta -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups &quo

Re: multi component post

2015-12-04 Thread Tom Dotta
ghth inch of depth which would accept any excess glue.Cheers and thanks again Tom Dotta On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 9:01 AM, Okla Mike (Liltwisted) < legacym...@iglide.net> wrote: > I drill the end block with a 1-3/8 forsner bit 1-5/8" deep and then use a > cone live center in th

Re: New Members and Moderation

2015-12-30 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi Rocky & Everyone Appreciate a little levity once in a while and in that direction a question for Rocky. Can you imagine the variable pitch spiral possibilities by using a trained snake on a dowel for the template? Great mousers too.😊 Best to all for the New Year Tom D

Re: Creating spirals on the rotary table

2012-07-27 Thread Tom Dotta
more accurate than a legacy so maybe substitute a lite cardboard for the paper and find a proper sized pen to fit the router chuck. Cheers Tom Dotta On Thu, Jul 26, 2012 at 10:48 PM, Tim Krause wrote: > ** > Hello All, > > I had a crazy idea that a continues single start spiral c

Re: Re - New toy

2013-02-06 Thread Tom Dotta
May I add my congrats and also say the overdue gesture has rekindled a bit of faith. Cheers Tom Dotta On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 7:15 AM, Cole Andrews wrote: > He is not way out in the bush I hope. I have been looking for a reason to > go to Australia, now I need to start working the f

Re: filling wood

2013-08-20 Thread Tom Dotta
I'd put my two cents on Famowood but I sure wouldn't want to pay the freight to Aussie Cheers Tom D On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Okla Mike (Liltwisted) < legacym...@iglide.net> wrote: > See, you don't mind being a little twisted either.LOL > Mike > > On 8/20/2013 10:11 AM, Roger P wr

Re: can anyone help identify this piece!

2013-09-17 Thread Tom Dotta
looks like a machinist vice without the screw Tom On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Okla Mike (Liltwisted) < legacym...@iglide.net> wrote: > It does look pre legacy. WoodChuck rails are 1" wide so I would say itis a > carriage stop for a > WoodChuck. Never seen one but that's how i would us

Re: Fw: Introducing MY Legacy 2020

2020-01-19 Thread Tom Dotta
I'm sure the group would appreciate a few pictures to admire. Cheers Tom D On Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 6:41 AM Ccm Ccm wrote: > Curt, very impressive many possibilities with your setup > > On Sat, Jan 11, 2020 at 4:11 PM 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < > legacy-ornamental-mills@googleg

Re: Question from the past.

2020-04-08 Thread Tom Dotta
mposium at Kaipoi so. island NZ. Our own Bonnie Klein demonstrated at the same event. I'll search my files for the pictures and the name and get back to you. ` A real quick look just now did not bring desired result . I'll try again later as time allows. Cheers Tom Dotta On Wed, Ap

Re: Question from the past.

2020-04-08 Thread Tom Dotta
same guys for Nova.More as I find itcheers Tom On Wed, Apr 8, 2020 at 11:12 AM Tom Dotta wrote: > HI Curt > I might be your man and thanks for the 'gentleman' designation.😁The > co-designer of the attachment is indeed a Kiwi whose name escapes me at the > momen

Re: Master Membership List

2020-07-23 Thread Tom Dotta
have long had such a published list and I've never heard a member complain. Cheers Tom DottaHollister Calif. On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 1:14 PM Steven Jacobs wrote: > Brighton. Just northeast of Memphis. > > > On Jul 23, 2020, at 2:36 PM, Cole Andrews wrote: > > Wha

Re: my front yard

2020-10-28 Thread Tom Dotta
I'm guessing all of the Kiwallas are up the eucs,Thanks for the look, brings back fond memories of past trips to west island.😁 Tom D On Wed, Oct 28, 2020 at 9:47 AM 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > WOW! Go get your shovel, there'

Re: spiral rosette

2020-11-10 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi Bill Nice work using the rotary table. Could you tell more about the scroll saw cutting the metal gear. The foot is especially interesting. Is the machine an Aussie brand? Would sure appreciate a pix of the whole machine if you have time. Thanks Tom Dotta in California On Tue, Nov 10

Re: Marking / "Signing" your work - for posterity

2020-11-26 Thread Tom Dotta
Happy Thanksgiving Guys & Gals i mostly just do hobby & Gifts and find that signing with a contrasting color metallic gel pen under the clear finish works for me. Mostly I use either Gold or Silver and use first & middle names in script. Thomas Edwin Dotta On Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 6:49 PM T

Fwd: Marking / "Signing" your work - for posterity

2020-11-26 Thread Tom Dotta
-- Forwarded message - From: Tom Dotta Date: Thu, Nov 26, 2020 at 8:47 PM Subject: Re: Marking / "Signing" your work - for posterity To: Happy Thanksgiving Guys & Gals i mostly just do hobby & Gifts and find that signing with a contrasting color metallic gel p

Re: Birthday wish for Tim

2016-10-03 Thread Tom Dotta
Tim Thanks s much for all you do & Most Happy Birthday 😅☺😊cheersTom D On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 12:58 AM, Brigitte Graham wrote: > Tim, > Hope you have a Great day HAPPY BIRTHDAY! > Legacy Widow > > > On 3 October 2016 at 04:26, Okla Mike (Liltwisted) > wrote: > >> I guess sin

Re: Making a column base

2017-01-08 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi Mike The whole project is quite professional and you are correct the gem for most of us is the dry clamp friction spot. Is the inside circle just bandsawn or is it lathe finished? Either way the evident uniformity is a demo of superior skills. CheersTom Dotta On Sat, Jan 7, 2017 at 9:13

Re: Locals

2017-01-23 Thread Tom Dotta
Hey Max I've kind of had that thought but also respect the wishes and privacy of our leaders. How about this, if you want to meet up with some kindred souls why not post a note asking for those interested to contact giving your email & home town. What you think? Tom Dotta ted...@gma

Re: Rotary Table

2017-04-25 Thread Tom Dotta
HI Richard180 X 2 The beauty of simplicity Tom Dotta On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 5:18 AM, CURTIS GEORGE wrote: > Hello Richard > I don't think the gear tooth count really means much, just as long as you > know the count of the teeth, For most work the it isn't necess

Re: Electricity Supply

2017-05-29 Thread Tom Dotta
onic gadgets runs a 7.5 hp 3 phase electric motor that then outputs a 3 phase current that allows several machines to run simultaneously. Pretty silly in a one man hobby shop, but heytoys are important! Cheers Tom Dotta As an asideI was fortunate to live in beautiful New Zealand for a w

Re: Routers

2017-06-10 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi Richard & Curtis Two things I'd like to hear more about. ER20 system and diamond hole saws for use on a router?? Cheers Tom D On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 7:43 AM, CURTIS GEORGE wrote: > Hello and Good morning Everyone. > I have the Xtreme Xtension chuck on my router, I do like it, But having

Re: How would you make this?

2017-07-04 Thread Tom Dotta
Question? and I don't know the answer. Could it be turned after doing the 'puzzle' cuts in the square and stay together just from the tailstock pressure while turning round? Tom D On Tue, Jul 4, 2017 at 9:09 PM, Okla Mike (Liltwisted) < legacym...@iglide.net> wrote: > After the turning is done

Re: Legacy split nut wear

2017-08-04 Thread Tom Dotta
A very elegant solution. Way beyond my capability, Pure beauty. Cheers to jpreston Tom Dotta On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 6:49 AM, wrote: > The delrin split nuts wear because: > > 1. There is excessive movement of the acme rod; it is unsupported along > it's length and free to

Re: A response from Andy Anderson Of Legacy Regarding Support.

2017-11-15 Thread Tom Dotta
the manual machines it seems just a bit of give on both sides could resolve the issues to the benefit of all. I'm sure neither side truly wants the other to fail. CheersTom Dotta On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 7:59 AM, Tim Krause wrote: > Russ, there's no need to forward your message as

Re: something new.

2017-11-25 Thread Tom Dotta
Hey Curt Pretty soon you'll be decorating wedding cakes😉 P S Love it Tom Dotta On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 5:51 PM, Okla Mike (Liltwisted) < legacym...@iglide.net> wrote: > That is pretty awesome. So a side cut with the wave attachment with a > roughing blade. Kind of

Re: Re Hurricane Harvey

2017-12-16 Thread Tom Dotta
Hats off to the Cajun Navy and all Firefighters Dam tough Dam good people Cheers Tom On Fri, Dec 15, 2017 at 7:37 PM, wrote: > N.W. of Houston about 20 miles. Live on higher ground. Was not able to get > out of subdivision for 2 days. No water in house. Retired professional > firefighter. H

Re: Night stands

2018-01-02 Thread Tom Dotta
a complicated but clean design goodonya! cheers Tom On Mon, Jan 1, 2018 at 8:43 PM, Love to turn in Oregon wrote: > The corner pieces: I wasn’t sure of the best way to proceed at first. > Rather than gluing to whole pieces to create the bland for the entire > round, I glued a full and a ha

Re: the legacy as a high tech ornamental lathe...the next level?

2018-02-12 Thread Tom Dotta
hiokldren they do come on the market from time to time. cheersTom Dotta On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 8:57 AM, 'joe biunno' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I am starting a dedicated topic to this subject because this has the >

Re: Post from Russia

2018-03-01 Thread Tom Dotta
HI All Most impressively clean cut, no burning, even though the wood looks full of resin. Do you think the cutter has a greater angle of relief than ours? Cheers Tom Dotta On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 6:33 AM, Richard Ellis wrote: > Tim > I am not too sure how to hold such objects--- othe

Re: today's project.

2018-05-06 Thread Tom Dotta
. CheersTom Dotta On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 2:12 AM, Bawdsey64 wrote: > Hi Mac, > > Currently we speak the Queen's English. Now this will change when Her > Majesty passes on and Charles becomes King Charles the Third, or if he dies > before Her Majesty, then we get King William​ th

Re: RE: The extension is working

2018-09-16 Thread Tom Dotta
Good workGoal met and achieved. Are the CNC bits Legacy or home brew?? Cheers Tom D On Sun, Sep 16, 2018 at 6:40 AM 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Nice work Tracy! > > Bill The Goal is to make a Barley twisted Telephone p

Re: The extension is working

2018-09-16 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi Tracy Excuse the Kiwi terminology I should have realized 'bits' here are cutting bits and in NZ bits often means ;'part of as in 'bits and pieces'. What I was really asking is ' are the cnc motors and controls part of a Legacy upgrade' or your own 'home brew' design? Either way the result spea

Re: ornamental turning on a rose engine lathe video

2018-12-05 Thread Tom Dotta
sent makers Holtzapffel, Bower, Goyen, Evans, Made, Lindow, Newton Hope this helps Cheers Tom Dotta On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 6:36 AM 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Hello Joe. > Awesome video. the Made lat

Re: ornamental milling

2018-12-19 Thread Tom Dotta
Three cheers for some exemplary work !!!Tom D On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 7:16 AM 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > *Awesome work!* > > Any tricks used to make those split turnings? How many flutes are they? > and what kind of burl is t

Re: old logging pics

2018-12-31 Thread Tom Dotta
Trees State Park is either 24 or 27 feet across 8 or 10 feet off of the ground. Immagine the lathe that would need.😉 Tom Dotta On Mon, Dec 31, 2018 at 8:17 AM Ron Taylor wrote: > Thanks Bill, > Great pics, those were different times alright, have a great New Year. > > On Mon, Dec 31

Re: not a LOM question

2019-01-07 Thread Tom Dotta
Dow, dirty and CHEEP Modify a spade bit. quality of mod equals quality of hole CheersTom D On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 9:10 AM MWF wrote: > I feel the tool that Bill provided a link to is THE solution (or a tool > similar to it). The cutter you have here (pictured below) has too much of >

Re: How do I smooth out the cut?

2019-01-30 Thread Tom Dotta
Hey Bill Thanks for the rail tip. I'll bet a lot of guys as well as myself will be checking their rail orientation today. CheersTom D On Sun, Jan 27, 2019 at 5:57 PM 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > I am glad that I could hel

Re: Seeking any referral's to relocate a 1000xl steely

2019-02-05 Thread Tom Dotta
Are you looking for one or offering one? Tom D On Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 9:50 AM 4 Jim Carpenter wrote: > It is a pretty basic, low use machine being offered to new enthusiast. > Help appreciated. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Legacy Ornamen

Re: Some more Bone turning on the Legacy

2019-07-07 Thread Tom Dotta
Hey Curt A video you might likeBonnie Kline turning bone 2018 OTI Symposium Cheers Tom D On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 6:13 PM 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills < legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Thank you Tim. > > Bone was used a lot, a few hundred o

Re: spiral balls

2019-07-22 Thread Tom Dotta
Hi BillI see you could make some pretty cool finials. I hope this does not upset anyone but # 0086 looks like a caricature of Margaret Thatcher to me. I do hope you post some apparatus info to share with the groupe. CheersTom Dotta On Mon, Jul 22, 2019 at 3:50 AM Tim Ziegler wrote