On 2010-08-20, Wes wrote:
Ignoramus12820 wrote:

On 2010-08-20, Buerste wrote:
Any idea what spindle runout you get on those while they are
relatively new?

Sorry, that was never a concern. We rout a 2" x 1/8" x 2-1/2" groove in
Beech. It's not to critical, just good enough to index a long handle. What
runout are you looking for?

I am not sure, the less the better, 0.003-4 worst case, hopefully
better. It would be OK for engraving, but not for precision work. I
really do not know what I will be dealing with.

i

When you get your router, you need to chuck up something that fits the collet that is
accurate. Likely your engraving bit will do up where the shaft is biggest.

Using a test indicator. http://www.mitutoyo.com/Images%5C002...5C513-442T.jpg

Check the router for run out. You might be able to clock the collet to improve run out.
Wood is more forgiving than metal

I use a .0001" resolution one like that quite often at work. For some things it isn't
good enough but for the majority of lining up things it gets the job done.

Wes, yes, I will definitely measure runout with a dial indicator. I
will post the result. I am not expecting miracles.

i