I bought a used lathe that I am preparing to setup in my garage. Part of that preparation is buying a machinist level. Due to budget I am trying to get away with a 6" or 8" Starrett 98. I have 1-2-3 blocks to place on the flats to get the level above the vees. The lathe hasn't arrived yet so I am having to make some assumptions. The first of which is that I will not be able to use the level by itself to span the ways. Per the spec sheet Romi sent me, the bed width is 8-7/8". My first thought is to place a parallel across the 1-2-3 blocks and put the level on top of it. However, I can't decide how thick they need to be to support the weight of the level without deflecting.
Enco has the following set that is within budget (parallel within 0.0005"): 3/4" X 1" X 9".
Think these would work? If not, any suggestions as far as what to use?
Thanks!
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Enco has the following set that is within budget (parallel within 0.0005"): 3/4" X 1" X 9".
Think these would work? If not, any suggestions as far as what to use?
Thanks!
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