Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Rich's penholder[Spindle lock needed]

Peter,
No, no need for one. It is simply not possible for the plastic
pen to force any movement even if it were 0.1" off center especially
when the pen has virtually no rolling resistance.
Nuf said.
Rich D.
PS.
I do want a way to lock the spindle for tightening/loosening
drawbolts. Any good ideas out there?


Peter Chen wrote:

>
> From: "Rich D." <cmsteam@...> "It didn't occur
> to me that someone would think that the spindle should
> be rotated to use the plotting pen. :-o) There is
> more than enough drag in the spindle drive to prevent
> the pen from turning which, if you think about it, is
> quite impossible as it is (should be) on the center
> axis."
>
> Pen tip may be off center. Anyway, is there a locking
> mechanism on your spindle. Thanks
>
> Peter