The flats are now cut and I’m ready to mill the dovetails for the legs. First I’ll mill a slot with a 3/4” straight bit, this will make it easier to do the dovetailing. I made the cut in three pass’s for depth so it wouldn’t be hogging out to much at a time. This takes about five minutes.
After the relief slots are cut I changed the set up slightly for the dovetails, the dovetail bit is installed and the process is repeated to make the dovetails. The dovetails are cut with just one pass up one side and down the other to form the slots. This takes about five minutes as well.
Now that the dovetail slots have been milled I went back and carved in the reeds at the top end of the post. This takes about 40 minutes or so to complete. Then I went ahead and sanded the full length of the reeds at this time.
Now the post is ready to do some leaf carving. Next time I’ll get a pattern made up of the leaves and do the lay out on the post and get started on the carving of the leaves.
I’ll see you all next time!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
8 comments so far
Scott Bryan
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posted 179 days ago
I had never heard of a Legacy before I saw your posts. This is one fantastic tool. I can see why it is such an important tool in your operation. With it you can do some really nice woodworking but, while the tool is nice, it really couldn’t do anything without your guidance and direction.
This piece is coming along just great and I really like this format whereby the individual steps are posted. Give me this as opposed to watching any reality show on tv.
Keep the posts coming. They are appreciated.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
GaryK
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posted 179 days ago
Looking good! Not roughing out those dovetails is a mistake a beginner can make. I like that you pointed
it out for them.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
MsDebbieP
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posted 178 days ago
this is just so… awe-some.
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Mario
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posted 178 days ago
WOW nice stuff and great work that you do with it.
keep posting.
-- Hope Never fails
Thos. Angle
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posted 178 days ago
I think this is a great commercial for the Legacy. And a great display of your talents, Les. This is the kind of thing I expect from FWW. Maybe you should consider doing an article for them when this is done. Thanks for sharing the how-to.
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon
Patrick Jaromin
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posted 178 days ago
I’d like to echo the comments of the others here…I’ve been following your progress and enjoying the detail and photos you’ve provided. I’ve also only seen ads and read forum posts praising the legacy…it’s nice to get a better sense of what it can do in the right hands. Keep ‘em coming! Thanks!
-- Patrick, Chicago, IL www.TenonAndSpline.com
Les Hastings
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posted 178 days ago
Thanks everyone for your comments!
I’m just a fan of the Legacy and its capabilities, I’m always finding new ways to use it. It can be a big investment though for just a home shop, mine stays at work most of the time. I use it there a lot.
We have one of the first ones that came out in 1991, then it was called the Woodchuck. The ones they make now are a far cry better than early ones were, they’ve come a long ways.
As time allows I’m going to start trying new things with the Legacy, I’ll let you know how that goes.
I’m glad everyone is enjoying seeing its use’s.
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
Robb
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posted 177 days ago
I agree with what’s been said: you’re making that tool look really attractive. I’m reminded though, of a friend of mine who could hit extremely long drives with my 3-wood. You’ve got a gift :).
-- Robb