Since Wixey is not planning to make a digital tilt unit for the tablesaw, I decided to take matters into my own hands so I wouldn't need to continuously mess with the tilt box.
I made a simple bracket for the Wixey angle gauge and attached it to my saw- now I have a bit more precision, more...
not a caliper, but rather one of these:
http://grizzly.com/products/Magnetic-Base-w-Indicator-1-Travel/G9623
with fractional graduations, instead of decimal. And an analog unit, not digital.
I've been googling all over and am starting to wonder if they exist? I'm surprised if they don't...
Here we go again! From WOOD magazine October 2005. My old Walker-Turner jointer does not have jack screws, so I used the Jointer Pal jig to install the blades. This jig will be used to confirm the blades are adjusted to the correct height.
I checked my blade height and found highest point was...
A different approach for putting your name on projects. Name and date is printed using computer word processor, on standard paper. Use scissors to cut over-size label. Attach label to double-sided carpet tape. Place transparent tape over front of label. Route 3/8'' shallow slot in project. Trim...
The WOOD plan specified two 3/4'' diameter magnets. Most likely, some magnets are better than others, but two wasn't enough! I used a stack of three 1'' magnets on each end, and two stacks of 3/4'' magnets in the center.
The magazine plan specified #8 wood screw to hold the dial-indicator in place, but it did not work all that well for me. I used a 1/4'' lag bolt with a wing nut instead.
From WOOD magazine October 2005. My old Walker-Turner jointer does not have jack screws, so I used the Jointer Pal jig to install the blades. This jig will be used to confirm the blades are adjusted to the correct height.
After a long absence, due to health issues, I am back with another newbie question!
I just purchased the HF dial indicator and magnetic mount, but really have no idea how to zero, mount, or use it. Does anyone have any instrucions on the use of such a beast? Thanks in advance for any assistance...
Dollar Tree Stores often carry a pack containing eight batteries that fit the HF digital calipers. The price is- you guessed it $1.00. They are the AG13 batteries. They also carry RG 10's. Most of the time they are found on a hanger near the cash register. Not all stores carry them, and they...
I borrowed a friend's dial indicator to check out the tolerances on my new Rikon bandsaw wheel and realized this is a useful tool. The one I used resolved to 0.0001 inches, which seems a bit much for WW setup.
I had considered purchasing this from Grizzly...