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I was going to wait to pile on my thanks Daryl until my 8" Sorensen got here tomorrow, but I couldn't wait. Having terminal TAS( tool aqusision syndrome) I can't tell you how timely this thread is. Hole layout has always been a tough process for me and I'd never heard of the Sorensen. Makes sense there would be a tool for it but not being a machinist by trade I'd never bumped into it.
But through the other suggestions offered here I used my calipers and my numbered drills as a Gage to accurately figure centers of the 4 hole pattern I've tried over and over to do accurately. The revelation was I'd assumed the pattern would be 1" centers. It was actually .990! So since I just upgraded my mill with a cheap 3axis igaging DRO it was quick and easy to just place the first hole and layout .990" apart 4 holes. And for the first time it came out perfect. For me measuring is just half the battle. I wish I would have gotten a clue and gotten the lo buck DRO before as it has made all the difference. Best $130 I've spent so far
But through the other suggestions offered here I used my calipers and my numbered drills as a Gage to accurately figure centers of the 4 hole pattern I've tried over and over to do accurately. The revelation was I'd assumed the pattern would be 1" centers. It was actually .990! So since I just upgraded my mill with a cheap 3axis igaging DRO it was quick and easy to just place the first hole and layout .990" apart 4 holes. And for the first time it came out perfect. For me measuring is just half the battle. I wish I would have gotten a clue and gotten the lo buck DRO before as it has made all the difference. Best $130 I've spent so far