Does anyone know if the small Legacy Ornamental Mill would do an
efficient (speed & quality) job on items such as gavel heads and handles
and pens. I just bought (and am returning) a Vega Duplicator because it
couldn't properly handle the small but relatively deep coves and high
beads.

In the end I think you will find that the fastest and best way to do
what you are wanting to do is to turn them by hand.

In production, they can use a knife with the entire profile ground into
it but we are talking many dollars and I doubt that the quantities you
could sell would justify the cost. Even here, you cannot get the clean
cuts that a good turner can get and you cannot do anything requiring
undercuts.

Another approach is to use something like the Vega duplicator to get the
profile close, then finish by hand. Even there, though, a good hand
turner will beat you to the goal line, I suspect.

Bill


Robert Kline wrote:
Does anyone know if the small Legacy Ornamental Mill would do an
efficient (speed & quality) job on items such as gavel heads and handles
and pens. I just bought (and am returning) a Vega Duplicator because it
couldn't properly handle the small but relatively deep coves and high
beads.

The Legacy will do it but with a little practice hand turning is much
faster. I have a section on my site about the Legacy if you are interested.

--
Art Ransom
Lancaster , Texas

www.turningaround.org
"Robert Kline" wrote in message
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Does anyone know if the small Legacy Ornamental Mill would do an
efficient (speed & quality) job on items such as gavel heads and handles
and pens. I just bought (and am returning) a Vega Duplicator because it
couldn't properly handle the small but relatively deep coves and high
beads.

Robert,
I have a Legacy for sale;
For sale; Legacy Ornamental Milling System. Purchased new in Oct 2003.
Model 1000 EX 60", floor stand, .25 reduction gear system, design kit,
Porter Cable 5 speed plunge router, RC Eliminator for quick bit changes. I
probably have less than 20 hours use. Several video tapes showing projects
and setup. It's just like brand new. I want to switch to a bench-top 4 axis
CNC mill for my pens, I don't need the 60" capacity of this machine.
Todays machine is a 72" model, but equipped the same way will cost $3060. I
want $2000 for mine. If you want me to ship it, I'll crate and deliver to
the trucking company for free. You only pay the actual shipping. I prefer
PayPal payment. If you don't want the router and collet eliminator, subtract
$200. Buy the complete package and I will throw in 500 pen
blanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
With a Legacy, there are options that you can do on a pen, or other
spindles, that cannot be duplicated by hand. Spirals, hollow spirals, rope
molding, etc......The only down side I have found with the Legacy is sanding
after the turning. With the RC Eliminator I have in the sale, it is very
easy to change bits and profiles. I put an o-ring on the shank of the bit so
I can set it back to the same depth after removing. I've had this for sale
for a little while and I sure would like to get the 4 axis mill. If you are
interested, I can include more pen blanks, or throw in a couple of router
bits to spice up the deal. Let me know.

Rich

"Robert Kline" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know if the small Legacy Ornamental Mill would do an
efficient (speed & quality) job on items such as gavel heads and handles
and pens. I just bought (and am returning) a Vega Duplicator because it
couldn't properly handle the small but relatively deep coves and high
beads.