Digital height gage

[SilverSanJuan]

So, I'm in need of a height gage to layout some measurements on parts of my Kozo A3. I was browsing the web and ran across Ralph Patterson's height gage plans. I like the idea of saving some money and practicing some skills at the same time. So, I got some materials and set to work.

I had the three main parts rough cut. And, tonight I milled one piece to dimensions. Hopefully I'll get some more done Saturday.

 

[Path]

Like your idea ... you will need it!

Pat H.

 

[easymike29]

You can add your personal touch to the base block by milling a flat bottomed elongated pocket on one of the ends abut 1/8 deep. Stamp your name in it before heat treating. Maybe even the date. Kind of like this.

 

[SilverSanJuan]

Cool idea, Mike. Thanks.

 

[ZipSnipe]

Thanx for the link Silver !!! That is an awesome website !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SilverSanJuan]

Yeah it is. There's a lot of great little projects and mini-lathe improvements there.

Didn't get as much done as I'd hoped this weekend. With spring their seems to be more on the "honey-do" list.

 

[pkastagehand]

Isn't "digital height gage" how they measure certain libations? Like, I'll take 3 fingers of 12 year old scotch, neat...

 

[SilverSanJuan]

Rofl!!!

 

[SilverSanJuan]

Finally had the chance to make some decent progress on this project.

I've completed the two parts that attach to the jaw of the calipers.

Now I'm working on the base. This picture shows using a slitting saw to cut the slot for the calipers to fit in to.

I've actually completed the first part of the slot. I still have to cut the clearance for the inside caliper jaws.

I also need to cut and shape the HSS scribe. What is the best way to cut that to length? Can I use a cut-off wheel with my dremel?

I'll have this done soon. Then back to my A3.

Todd

 

[SilverSanJuan]

The base is completed. And, the marking tip is finished. Height gauge is now functional.

This was a fun little project.

Todd

 

[thayer]

Well done Todd. It looks like it will be very handy.

Thayer

 

[SilverSanJuan]

Thanks.

 

[KenS]

Any way you can post your prints?

 

[canadianhorsepower]

Any way you can post your prints?

follow this link it's in the first post
http://www.toolsandmods.com/docs/ralph_patterson_gages.pdf

 

[KenS]

follow this link it's in the first post
http://www.toolsandmods.com/docs/ralph_patterson_gages.pdf

Sorry I missed the link in the original post. Thanks.

Ken