How to Locate the Center of a Hole With an Edge Finder
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Ok, I'm on a roll.

Here's a little tip I came up with years ago that's a real time saver. Instead of indicating a hole to locate the center, you can use an edge finder with impressive results.

Tom



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Another good one Tom. I'll use that, a lot quicker than indicating it in.
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Greg
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Thanks Greg.

The technique is surprisingly accurate. I had to shoot the video three times before getting something besides all zeros, figuring it had to be a little off to be believable. Be sure to keep your edge finder clean and oiled. When they get dirty, they get sticky and accuracy suffers.

Tom
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Thanks Tom. I'll be trying out that technique real soon.

Keep up the good work!

-Ron
11" South Bend lathe - Wells-Index 860C mill - 16" Queen City Shaper
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Thanks Ron.

Oh, and welcome back! Thumbsup

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Looks simple thank's Tom

Jerry
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It is simple Jerry and a lot quicker than setting up an indicator.

Tom
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Nicely shown TomSmiley-dancenanaDrool
John
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Thanks John!
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Hi Tom , another good video, I have been watching them all , so thanks for going to the trouble of making them, as usual well explained and filmed , I will have to try it once I get my DRO fitted to the mill.
If you were taking requests Tom, how about a video on guage blocks and there uses, it seems to be a thing that there is not much usable info for the home shop type guy.

Keep up the good work Smiley-eatdrink004

Cheers Mick
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