Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Lengthening Digital Calipers

In a message dated 06/09/2000 8:02:10 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
dhowland@... writes:

<< Naturally for great distance, I will need a set of gage
blocks to cover the distance I what to move. I will have to make some longer
gage blocks to supplement my set to make this practical.

>>

Dave,
They make blocks just for this purpose. If you have a set of large OD
mikes, you may alrady have the standards for those in the boxes. They
sometimes have spherical ends and in that event would be hard to use. But,
should they be square ended units, they may be just the ticket. BTW, I think
Bridgeport used to sell a kit to bolt on a series 1 that did just that. It
had a long groove into which the gage rods were inserted. A large dial
indicator was mounted on the end. I believe the old Moore Jig Borers had this
set up too.

Peter
THRD, Inc.