Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] laser transit

Doug Harrison wrote:

> Actually, I'm more interested in levelling the ways for the purposes of
> scraping them in. I have a precision level with grads of .0005 in/ft but it
> is 12 inches long. Furthermore, the ways are 50 inches apart and there is
> structure between them. Stacking 2-4-6 blocks, a straight edge and the
> level will work but it seems the laser might be easier - less stuff to fall
> on the floor.

50" between the ways!?! This must be a BIG lathe! It sounds like my 12 x 48"
Craftsman could be dropped SIDEWAYS between those ways! My wife
could almost stand up sideways between the ways! YIKES!

Hmm, you don't actually say lathe there, is this a bed mill?

Jon