I always saw this unit advertized in many woodworking magazines and always
said i do not need to be making rope twist.
One day they sent me a cd with a demo on it , Stuck it in the computer and
was I suprised at what theis bad boy can do.

I bought the biggest unit with every thing that can be added to it, but you
can get one for I think 900.00 and then add to it as time goes on. Off
course you need a big Plunge Router also. They use the PC 3-1/4 Hp 5 speed
plunge and that is what i bought to use on it

Other than doing turnings with a router it does tuff i have been doing for
years by making a lot of time consuming jigs that only half work good.

There was a whole lot of thought in designing this unit and it is well made
and constructed
There is a biiiiiig learning curve on it it.
I haven't actually even cut a peice of wood with it yet but have it all put
together I think I have one or two things to tweak yet.

The company has been reputable, I believe i was missing a few nuts and bolts
and
they sent them to me when i called them.

I have worked on many machines and like cars you kinda wonder what friggin
engineer came up with this stupid idea,
I cannot say that about this machine.

Better than the DVD they have some instructional videos that they sell call
the company and ask fro Tracy
he is the guy in the dvd demo. He may send one or two to you if your
interested in buying the machine.
And if you do ask for the show special, its about 10 % off the listed
prices.

If you want some close up photo's let me know and I'll snap a few and e-mail
them to ya.

George


"Bay Area Dave" wrote in message
m...
George, how long have you had it? I was impressed with the DVD demo of
the unit and all the stuff it can make.

Thanks for the link on the bits. The bit I was looking for is the side
reeding type - 5" long to reach to the center of up to an 8" diameter
spindle. Very cool.

dave

George M. Kazaka wrote:

Yes I have one, spent about 4500.00 and have it all set up and have not
had
chance to use it yet.
There is a company in California that custon makes a lot of router bits
for
the Legacy they also sell al lot of standard stuff and carry the
complete
Amana line.

Magnate is the name of the company , www.Magnate.net


"Bay Area Dave" wrote in message
news
I saw this sucker at the WW show, but didn't have time to stay and watch
the demo. One of the salespeople slipped me a DVD which I just watched.
Now that's cool! Now I know how the legs of my Schnadig coffee table
were made. After having see that thing in action, I feel like using a
table saw and router table is more akin to Neandering.

I looked all through the CMT catalog and could not find a side cutting
router bit of the depth that they demoed the Legacy with. Anyone know
who makes a deep side cutting bit? It is piloted and sort of like a
rabbetting bit but narrower, with a sharper point and LONG.

If only I had the space and moola...

oh, anyone in Wreckland have one of the wonderous machines?


dave