Legacy CNC Woodworking

08/26/2026

From a Legacy Workshop to a Classroom in Western Australia

We love seeing where Legacy projects end up,and this one is headed somewhere pretty special!

Barrie Knop recently finished machining our Workshop Stool from beautiful Western Australian Jarrah. After several months of not being able to spend time in his shop, Barrie was excited to finally get back to the project.

But he didn’t make this stool just for himself.

He made it for Bunbury Christian Grammar School, where Year 10 students will use it as a template to build their own stools using hand tools and other workshop tools.

What started as a CNC project is now becoming a hands-on learning experience for the next generation of makers. That’s exactly the kind of story we love to see!

Barrie still has some sanding and a hard-oil finish to complete, and he’s already planning to make another one for himself.

Thank you, Barrie, for sharing your project with us and for putting your Legacy project to work in the classroom!

Build. Learn. Modify. Design.

07/31/2026

From One Small CNC to a State-of-the-Art Woodworking Center
The Story of Lowell Sunderman and The Villages Woodworkers Club

When The Villages Woodworkers Club purchased a small, used 6040 engraving CNC machine in 2017, no one knew if it would succeed.

The club, already home to more than 1,000 passionate woodworkers, simply wanted to explore what CNC technology could offer. The challenge wasn't just learning the machine—it was creating a training program that would inspire members to embrace an entirely new way of woodworking.

That challenge found its champion in Lowell Sunderman.

In the fall of 2018, Lowell accepted the role of Manager of the Woodworking Technology Department and immediately began building a CNC education program from the ground up. As members gained confidence, excitement spread throughout the club. What started as simple engraved plaques quickly expanded into intricate V-carved inlays, personalized gifts, carved signs, keepsakes for grandchildren, and countless creative projects.

The CNC didn't just change what members could build—it changed what they believed was possible.

As interest exploded, another challenge became clear. The existing woodworking shop could no longer support the growing population of The Villages or the increasing demand for CNC training.

The solution became an extraordinary community partnership.

The Developer donated the land.

The Villages Recreation Department constructed a brand-new woodworking facility.

The Woodworkers Club invested in outfitting the shop with professional-grade equipment and finishing the interior.

Before the doors officially opened, Legacy's Maverick CNC became the very first machine installed in the new building after arriving in December 2020. Once power, air, and dust collection were connected, the Maverick immediately went to work helping build the new shop itself.

Members used it to create custom wood and HDPE signs, machine components for the facility, turn wooden mallets, produce table legs for gathering areas, and manufacture countless projects that gave the new woodworking center its finishing touches.

The club also expanded its digital manufacturing capabilities by adding a 60-watt Epilog laser, opening even more opportunities for members to create custom boxes, organizational fixtures, engraved projects, and precision-crafted accessories.

Today, The Villages Woodworkers Club stands as one of the premier woodworking communities in the country, where traditional craftsmanship and modern CNC technology work side by side. Under Lowell Sunderman's leadership, what began with a single used CNC machine has grown into a thriving educational program that empowers hundreds of woodworkers to learn new skills, tackle ambitious projects, and share their passion with others.

Their journey proves that one machine can spark far more than new projects—it can build confidence, strengthen a community, and inspire the next generation of makers.

07/23/2026

There are a lot of things that go into how to make sure that you are taking care of your spindle to make it last a long time. Here is an article from Legacy on how to protect your investment - https://legacywoodworking.com/blog-post/spindle-reliability-pyramid/

07/21/2026

Some people learn woodworking. Others dedicate a lifetime to mastering an art form.

Meet **Phil Smith**, a master woodcarver whose journey spans nearly 50 years.

Phil's formal training began in **1976** at Karges Furniture in Evansville, Indiana—a company with roots dating back to **1886**. There, he apprenticed under **Greek Master Woodcarver Socrates Paskalidis**, learning the timeless principles of design and hand carving while producing some of the finest furniture in America.

Just two years later, Phil founded **P.K. Smith Woodcarving LLC**, and he hasn't looked back.

Since **1978**, Phil has created original and reproduction architectural woodcarvings for manufacturers, government agencies, organizations, businesses, and private clients. From intricate architectural details and heirloom furniture to one-of-a-kind sculptures and artistic commissions, his work reflects decades of craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

As technology began transforming the woodworking industry in the mid-1990s, Phil saw opportunity rather than change to fear.

He began creating hand-carved master models for furniture manufacturers adopting the first generation of CNC technology. Those carvings were painstakingly digitized point-by-point, allowing companies to reproduce highly detailed carvings with remarkable consistency—something that was revolutionary at the time.

Today, Phil continues to blend old-world craftsmanship with modern technology.

Using **3D laser scanning** and **Vectric Aspire**, he captures his hand-carved originals, refines them digitally, and produces work that preserves every detail of the original carving while taking advantage of today's CNC capabilities.

It's a perfect example of how tradition and technology can work together—not compete with each other.

We're honored that **Legacy Woodworking Machinery** has been part of Phil's journey by providing the machinery and technical support he relies on to achieve the level of precision his projects demand.

Phil's story reminds us that a CNC machine doesn't replace craftsmanship—it amplifies it. Behind every exceptional project is an artist who understands wood, design, and the pursuit of perfection.

Thank you, Phil, for sharing your incredible journey with us and for proving that true craftsmanship only gets better with time.

To see more of Phil's remarkable work, visit **pksmithwoodcarving.com**.

07/20/2026

From the open road to a thriving woodworking business—Nazir Selimovic's CNC journey is proof that you never know where inspiration will strike.

After spending 15 years as an over-the-road truck driver, Nazir discovered Legacy's YouTube videos while driving across the country. What started as a way to pass the miles soon became the spark for a new dream. He and his wife purchased a Maverick 3x5 with no CNC experience, immersed themselves in our online training, and began building custom cabinets.

Less than a year later, they've already built an impressive portfolio. Recently, instead of buying turned island legs for a customer's 10-foot kitchen island, they challenged themselves to make them on their Maverick. After a little experimentation and the right tooling, they nailed it—and unlocked a whole new capability for their business.

This is only the beginning for Nazir and his shop, and we can't wait to see what they create next. Thank you for letting Legacy be part of your journey!

07/14/2026

Founding Members Wanted! Come to the Live class tonight to learn more. Link is in the comments

07/14/2026

Now you can program cabinets in VCarve Pro or Aspire without purchasing or subscribing to cabinet-making software. In this workshop, we will demonstrate how it works. Join the workshop here - https://legacywoodworking.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GE5I3CZ6a7AztPLU.Ce1X-ji_Tvkhs0Y5jHJFSc5p_6zEy.0eFw13Bzjd93jfYwYYHEKXWf6O4tNNDLWOlxPbKRia

07/10/2026

For years, Legacy Training-Projects has helped Legacy owners build new skills while creating projects they could be proud of.
Today, that page begins its next chapter.

Welcome to Legacy CNC Academy

This is much more than a new name.
It's a reflection of where we're headed as a company.
From the very beginning, our mission has never been simply to build CNC machines.
Our mission has always been to help woodworkers remove the barriers between their ideas and the projects they dream of creating.
That's why we're building Legacy CNC Academy—a place where learning continues long after your CNC is installed.
Our philosophy is simple:
🔹 Build – Start with a complete project and experience success.
🔹 Learn – Understand the design decisions, tooling, machining strategies, and techniques that make the project work.
🔹 Modify – Change dimensions, experiment, and make it your own.
🔹 Create – Develop the confidence to design projects that begin with your own ideas.
Over the coming months, we'll be adding:
✅ Step-by-step project plans
✅ Machine setup and operation training
✅ Legacy Knowledge Vault articles
✅ Cabinet design series
✅ Furniture projects
✅ Joinery techniques
✅ Production strategies
✅ Tooling and cutting fundamentals
✅ Technical tips from our support team

Whether you're building your very first CNC project or running a professional woodworking business, our goal remains the same:
Remove barriers. Build skills. Create opportunities.
Your Legacy CNC machine is an incredible tool.
Legacy CNC Academy is here to help you unlock everything it can do.

We're excited to share this journey with you, and we can't wait to see what you build next.
Because the machine starts the journey...
You create the legacy.

— Andy Anderson
President, Legacy Woodworking Machinery

07/10/2026

Summer is here, and temperatures are rising. Are high temperatures going to shorten the life of your spindle? Check out these tips for summer spindle care.

06/11/2026

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