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- Nov 19, 2012
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Ken,
If you set up using your surface block, the offset centers, and the true centers can be accurately established, then regardless of swapping ends, you will be centered for the cut. To begin with, you will have to be able to true your rectangle ends (Top, and one side) by using your dial indicator running off the carriage. The side will be ZERO on both ends, and the top will have so many thousandths less on the spindle side you are not machining. Yes you can set up rectangular stock with a dial indicator and find exact vertical as well as any offset from headstock to tailstock.
You know, I will be machining this piece (in my head) all night now thanks to you guys...thanks a bunch!!!!
If you set up using your surface block, the offset centers, and the true centers can be accurately established, then regardless of swapping ends, you will be centered for the cut. To begin with, you will have to be able to true your rectangle ends (Top, and one side) by using your dial indicator running off the carriage. The side will be ZERO on both ends, and the top will have so many thousandths less on the spindle side you are not machining. Yes you can set up rectangular stock with a dial indicator and find exact vertical as well as any offset from headstock to tailstock.
You know, I will be machining this piece (in my head) all night now thanks to you guys...thanks a bunch!!!!