anyone ever checked out a legacy ornamental mill in person? Looks like it might be a useful gun building tool with the long bed and multiple axis cutting enclosed tracks and such might become much easier than using a milling machine with a 30'' travel. Never seen one in person though.
Look interesting. I could see a 1/2 dozen items to change out and upgrade.
4 threads per inch on lead screws sounds too big, but I guess it's all about how tight of a part you are making.
I couldn't find this unit on their web page. They had lots of CNC equipment. I couldn't find specs you would find on a typical Metal CNC. (e.g. Repeatability and resolution of slide travels, to name a few)
Without good repeatability numbers, you could be fighting it big time to make a good part.
Just for reference: but my CNC has resolution of slide travel at (.00005") & Repeatability of slides to (.0001") . One of the main reasons I picked this model. If the machine isn't working right, you know it's the operator and not the machine real fast. An apples/oranges comparison, but just food for thought.
I might have to give them a call next week, got me curious now on cost.
Follow up: I talked to
Chris Anderson
1-800-279-4570 Ext. 20
chris@legacywoodworking.com
That unit is in the $3K ball park.
I got a couple base line quote for some machines with CNC capability around $9K and $22K. If you have questions, give him a call, It was an interesting conversation. Looks like a good company to deal with.
-John
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