Thanks, gents. Appreciate the comments. It is time consuming, it took me a month’s worth of early morning writing and documentation to create the post because I can usually only spare about 15min at a time.
Thanks, gents. Appreciate the comments. It is time consuming, it took me a month’s worth of early morning writing and documentation to create the post because I can usually only spare about 15min at a time.
Bumbling forward into the unknown.
Joe, thanks for sharing your approach. I had a feeling you'd be using height gages as well, it was a game changer for me. I used to hang a double bevel off the tool and set the height that way. It was accurate but the height gauge is always spot on.
At the machine shop we used precision levels to setup machinery and also for setting up rough cuts. I'm not sure how useful it will be in the woodshop but I decided to add one for aiding in machine setup. A little easier than using a carpenters level or a cast iron level.
Bumbling forward into the unknown.
Very interesting thread. I always strive to be as precise and as good as possible but I mostly work/build for myself. I hope those of you who woodwork/cabinet making to 0.001" get paid enough.
When I was building our house and various things for it a few builder in the area stopped by and asked if I was willing to build them similar things. My response was you can't afford me. I don't do this for a living and I am sure if I was doing it the way I work for myself I won't be paid enough.
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Very interesting, informative, and well-written; thank you!
Brian,
Lots of good information here. I have reread your column (more closely) and I do see the merit of your application with these instruments. I feel bad about some of my previous comments. Heat of the moment - if you know what I mean.
I will look forward to part 2. Glad you were able to get it back on the forum.
David
Thank you for the write-up Brian. Very well done sir!
I have a small granite surface plate, but it is only used as a base for sticky back abrasives in my scary sharp system. I recently acquired a few measuring instruments, but none of them are intended for use with a surface plate.
NOW you tell me...
Thanks, gents!
David, very much appreciate your comment, that means a lot to me.
Second post in this series should be coming up shortly.
Bumbling forward into the unknown.
Very informative thread, I am enjoying it immensely. Thank you to those who are taking the time to put this information together for the rest of us, I am very appreciative.
Brian, where is Page 2? The link in the original post is just refreshes the page as far as I can tell. Thanks
Pat, it's on pages 4 and 5.
Bumbling forward into the unknown.
Thanks for this Brian, I've thoroughly enjoyed the deep dive into metrology!
Thanks, Jeff!
Pat, happy to help. May be worth bringing this to his attention directly.
Bumbling forward into the unknown.