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Homemade Center Finder


Center Finder
 
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TOOL:
Center Finder
PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
rgsparber on homemadetools.net
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade cross-drilling center finder fashioned from a short length of aluminum angle. Two magnets are utilized to adhere the angle to the drill bit. Centering is achieved when the angle rests on the workpiece without rocking. Capable of .005" accuracy.
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Sep 17, 2013 4:06 AM
DIYer
What an elegant solution to centering. Nice!
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CATEGORIES:
Drilling and Drill Presses
TAGS:
magnet, centering
LEVEL OF DETAIL (1-5):
4
URL:
http://rick.sparber.org/acf.pdf


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DIY Center Finder - comment on how to build a Center Finder - 1 comments
DIYer says:
Sep 17, 2013 4:06 AM
What an elegant solution to centering. Nice!
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