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surface plate
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Preparing a granite surface plate
Hello all! :) In the next few weeks I will buy a few more tools for my hobby machining shop and I intend to buy a granite surface plate. I have been gathering informations about this subject and it seems that for my purpose I shall be happy with a 12"X18"X3" grade 'B' (tool room) I intend to...- blue_luke
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- granite surface plate
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- Forum: ALL ABOUT METROLOGY - MEASURE, SETUP & FIT
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Surface plate built into a workbench?
I was just curious if anyone has put a surface plate into their workbench? I do not have mine yet but I'm planning ahead. I of course do not want it exposed all the time It would have a cover of sorts to match the existing workbench. The idea would be to have the surface plate below grade and...- expressline99
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- in a workbench surface plate
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- Forum: ALL ABOUT METROLOGY - MEASURE, SETUP & FIT
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[Metrology] Flatness Of Granite Counter Top
Does anyone know how flat the typical granite counter top is and its suitability for use as a surface plate? We will have a few cutouts from a kitchen remodel job and I'm looking for uses for them.- CPCaballero
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- counter top granite surface plate
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- Forum: ALL ABOUT METROLOGY - MEASURE, SETUP & FIT