Re: (Pen holder).

Alan,
I uploaded the picture of my pen adapter for the Sherline mill to the
files section here. This is an aluminum insert for the 3/8" endmill
holder and takes a Pilot brand rollerball pen modified as shown.
Set the minus Z for about 0.100" to get a consistant plot on paper.
Watch the greasy fingers to avoid skips and keep the insert well oiled
and free floating.
Have fun,
Rich D. Having fun.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...> wrote:
> Hi Rich,
>
> Yes! I'd appreciate that. I've been testing in styro-foam, (sp),
but
> that gets messy.
>
> Alan KM6VV
>
> "Rich D." wrote:
> >
> > Alan,
> > I use a spring loaded fine rollerball pen to trace (test) g-code
for parts
> > in the Sherline mill spindle. Of course, anything you can draw in
2d
> > will be drawn on the mill. If you want a pic and description, I
can do.
> > Rich D.
> >
> > Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Kenneth,
> > >
> > > I liked the NEMA-23 holder! I didn't need to grind a motor
shaft, but I
> > > do mill flats on them in my Sherline!
> > >
> > > I don't think your pen holder will fit on my little Sherline!
but I get
> > > the idea. gotta think about it!
> > >
> > > Thanks for posting pix!
> > >
> > > Alan KM6VV