Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Aligning Rails (or ways) on CNC router

Hi guys;

The water level is good, but works better if you add some food coloring to the
water, so it's easier to see. Also, if you need to use a water level often, get
some corks to plug the ends when not in use.

Bill

On Thu Aug 15 20:33:54 2002, castinggrain, <castinggrain@...> wrote:

>Hi Bob,
> I am not sure just how "accurate" you are referring to, but IMHO this
>method would be a lot more accurate than using an 8 foot level to span the
>gap. One of the best methods I have ever found to level two objects that
>are far apart is to use a water level. Get 10 feet of clear vinyl hose (3/8"
>or larger diameter) from the hardware store and just about fill it with
>water. Try to have the ends pointing straight up for at least a foot. Adjust
>the hose up and down on one end until the water level on that side reaches a
>reference point on one of your rails then adjust the other rail to the water
>level on the other end of the hose.
>Jerry
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "bob_santa" <bobt@...>
>To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2002 3:40 AM
>Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Aligning Rails (or ways) on CNC router
>
>
>> Hello Group,
>> Can anyone suggest an accurate method of adustind the height (z axiz)
>> of router rails that are 6-1\2 feet apart. Preferably using small hand
>tools as i dont intend to buy a large surface plate to set up the ways.
>> Regards
>> bob_santa

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