Jon Banquer Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I'm watching the Assembly Table Torsion Box video where "winding sticks" are mentioned. I'm wondering if someone makes an affordable (I realize this is a relative term) laser measuring system that's easy to setup and that could be used to make sure a surface is flat and level. Jon Banquer San Diego, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapid Roger Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 I'm watching the Assembly Table Torsion Box video where "winding sticks" are mentioned. I'm wondering if someone makes an affordable (I realize this is a relative term) laser measuring system that's easy to setup and that could be used to make sure a surface is flat and level. Jon Banquer San Diego, CA Yes, they make laser levels. You will need two of them and then use them like you would winding sticks. Just look at the walls on each side and get a better idea of how far off your board is. (Just being a smart ass. ) Also, "flat" is one thing and "level" is something else all together. Think about it. Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trace Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I used lasers in my business to make sure that lines were straight, worked great. But, for something like a piece of wood, I believe that the projected line would be too difficult to measure from to correctly give the accuracy needed to assure the flatness for most projects. A good straighedge and winding sticks would probably give better results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Banquer Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I used lasers in my business to make sure that lines were straight, worked great. But, for something like a piece of wood, I believe that the projected line would be too difficult to measure from to correctly give the accuracy needed to assure the flatness for most projects. A good straighedge and winding sticks would probably give better results. From the specs I've seen so far on rotating lasers I think you're correct. I like the idea of using a laser or optics rather than just eyeballing it. Seems like it could work if the laser was aimed at a precision marked scale. I'm thinking I could easily create such a scale on one of our large vertical CNC machines at work. Jon Banquer San Diego, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYHump Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 From the specs I've seen so far on rotating lasers I think you're correct. I like the idea of using a laser or optics rather than just eyeballing it. Seems like it could work if the laser was aimed at a precision marked scale. I'm thinking I could easily create such a scale on one of our large vertical CNC machines at work. Jon Banquer San Diego, CA Jon, I have an idea, lets go in togather and buy a CNC machine and then we could make anything! Boy, I wish I had a nice little mazak! or a nice bridgeport with a nc cotrol on it make a little program and the profile is done........well, for now it's the router and handmade templates. Maybe when I retire and start looking I'll find one, cheap........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Banquer Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Jon, I have an idea, lets go in togather and buy a CNC machine and then we could make anything! Boy, I wish I had a nice little mazak! or a nice bridgeport with a nc cotrol on it make a little program and the profile is done........well, for now it's the router and handmade templates. Maybe when I retire and start looking I'll find one, cheap........ You can buy 1980's Matsuura's in great shape that sold for 50,000 or more for less than $3,000. They maybe slow and the control maybe old but it's not like one really cares about shaving seconds off cycle time if it's a hobby. Jon Banquer San Diego, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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