measuring and copying faceplate work
i need to make four similar discs, the problem is that with a chuck and
screw i cant think of a way to measure depths. i measured and marked the different radii but they dont really come out similar with only the length marks in common. if any one could help- its pretty urgent the project is due on fri. thanks ~B heres pics of what i need to copy. http://hs.facebook.com/photo.php?pid...480002&l=589db http://hs.facebook.com/photo.php?pid...480002&l=589db |
measuring and copying faceplate work
Most copied turnings that are not for instruments, need not be _precise,
just visually _similar. I may have misunderstood your problem as this work doesn't seem to require precision, just your usual careful turning and checkng with double ended or thickness calipers or even bent coat hanger wire. If not, could you measure the depth of the concentric coves with a depth gage from a straight edge laid across the diameter or measure overall and subtract the chuck's depth? Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings |
measuring and copying faceplate work
it has to be pretty exact cuz the pieces will be very close together
and differences very noticeable. what are those jigs called with pins to help u measure the shape and curvature of ogees, etc? anyone one have an idea how to make them using pins? thanx ~B |
measuring and copying faceplate work
bizHB wrote:
it has to be pretty exact cuz the pieces will be very close together and differences very noticeable. what are those jigs called with pins to help u measure the shape and curvature of ogees, etc? anyone one have an idea how to make them using pins? thanx ~B They're called a "contour gauge" or "wire gauge". For an example see: http://www.acehardware.com/sm-genera...i-1292852.html -- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA (Remove -SPAM- to send email) |
measuring and copying faceplate work
Sorry bizHB, I understand now. You want precise shape as well as depth.
There is a thread in the archives about using contour gages. IIRC, Leo L. discussed profiling with pins vs fingers. I think the Lee Valley catalog shows most of the marking and measuring tools woodturners use. Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter http://community.webtv.net/almcc/MacsMusings |
measuring and copying faceplate work
B is this what you're after ???
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...936,42958&ap=1 Have fun and take care Leo Van Der Loo |
measuring and copying faceplate work
"Leo Lichtman" wrote: (clip)This could be done fairly easily using a technique shown on Kevin Neeley's website. (clip) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ He spells his name Kevin Neelley, and he is at www.turnedwood.com Click on SEGMENTED TURNINGS and then on LASER WALL THICKNESS GAUGE. |
measuring and copying faceplate work
That's pretty well how the RAF Dam Busters blew the German Dams during
WW2. A light at each end of the air(o)plane was shone down onto the surface of the water. When they formed a figure 8, the altitude was right. There isn't anything new! Reg. Sherwin. |
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