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8th October 2013, 07:20 AM #1
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Checking square with an indicator
In a recent conversation with BT, the words square and indicator were mentioned in close proximity.
After sub-consciously digesting this for a while I remembered that someone here posted a method for checking squareness of items with an indicator on a modified stand. I can't for the life of me remember much more than that.
Can some one link or repost for me please? I think the original post was in the middle of a long thread so reposting may be better.
Michael
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8th October 2013, 08:04 AM #2
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Hi Michael, it was RC i think. it works as long as the item has dead parallel sides. The tool and die guy has some vids on it.
Of course you can also set the indicator up off a known square reference and check a single 90deg corner too.
How To Check A Block For Squareness - YouTube
Checking a Block For Squareness, Part II - YouTube
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8th October 2013, 08:34 AM #3
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My use of the word square had nothing to do with metrology. It had everything to to with balancing the scales.
Originally Posted by Michael G
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8th October 2013, 10:11 AM #4
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Which can be more than a little hard to do around here! Originally Posted by Anorak Bob
It had everything to to with balancing the scales.
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8th October 2013, 11:39 AM #5
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There is always my video...
How to check a square - YouTubeLight red, the colour of choice for the discerning man.
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8th October 2013, 12:52 PM #6
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Perhaps Bob, but you reminded me of the technique and I've been meaning to ask this question for a while. Originally Posted by Anorak Bob
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