Re: Lighted edge finder

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...>
wrote:

> Jon,
>
> So you make it fly out? I tried putting the point into a punch

mark,

> but it didn't tell me much. I will wait for the Starrett edge

finder!

>
> Alan
>
> Jon Elson wrote:
> >
> > Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:
> >
> > > I was also given a
> > > "wigglier", and I still don't see how that is useful. It just

spins

> > > around!
> >
> > The wiggler is set so it is straight out and not orbiting, while

the

> > spindle
> > is turning at 1000 RPM or so. The edge of the part can be brought
> > against
> > the point of the wiggler, and when it flies out and whirls

around, the

> > edge
> > is just below the spindle axis. I much prefer an edge finder for

these

> > sorts of alignments.
> >
> > The wiggler can also be used to locate the spindle right above a
> > prick punch mark.
> >
> > Jon

Just to let you guys know,I've just got a audible edge finder made
by B&S from MSC for about 12 bucks,and I love it!