08-10-2013, 07:44 AM
I have almost completed my version of a Digital Height Gage. It is based on several builds, but the basis is an unmodified Digital Vernier Caliper. I wanted to be able to remove the Digital Vernier and use it on its own.
This is the chunk of Cast Iron I was having issues with getting under the skin.
My build is based on a combination of versions by Frank McLean, Paul Pierce, and David Graves. Its not quite finished as I dont have the material to make the scribe point. My local Fastenal supposedly has 1/8 drill rod. I will post more pictures when its complete.
Pics here: http://s571.photobucket.com/user/chucket...ght%20Gage
Ive noticed that handling the cast iron base still makes my fingers and anything else that touches it black. What finishes do you folks put on machined cast iron?
Chuck
This is the chunk of Cast Iron I was having issues with getting under the skin.
My build is based on a combination of versions by Frank McLean, Paul Pierce, and David Graves. Its not quite finished as I dont have the material to make the scribe point. My local Fastenal supposedly has 1/8 drill rod. I will post more pictures when its complete.
Pics here: http://s571.photobucket.com/user/chucket...ght%20Gage
Ive noticed that handling the cast iron base still makes my fingers and anything else that touches it black. What finishes do you folks put on machined cast iron?
Chuck
Micromark 7x14 Lathe, X2 Mill , old Green 4x6 bandsaw
The difficult takes me a while, the impossible takes a little longer.
The difficult takes me a while, the impossible takes a little longer.