Re: Need Vernier Dials for Bridgeport

Hi Joe, how do you engrave the numbers on the dial.

Wally K.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, "Joe Vicars" <jvicars@c...> wrote:
> Wally,
> I have two dials from an EDM table that are for 5 TPI screw. I
am
> using the table for a CNC conversion so I may not need the dials.
> I can give you the details on them next week if you want.
>
> But, I also should mention that it is very easy to make your own
> dials. I have made several sets for different machines. The
simplest
> way is to use autocad or whatever to print out a gage strip that is
> the same circumference as your lathe chuck. You can get any number
of
> divisions. Use whatever tool setup you need to cut the groove.
I.E.
> use your lathe as a shaper.
>
> Also, I think Vernier is a mis-nomer for these dials. They are just
> "graduated" scales.