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First, if this thread is deemed double posting on the forum please feel free to take it down as I'm sharing my restoration process of my Sheldon lathe and the images below are there, too. I wanted to share progress of my take on the King Way Alignment Tool. I have never seen one in person, nor have I had any training in measurement of machine tools or scraping. It's all part of wanting to learn.
Ok, with that out of the way I have a question for the level/vial setup.
I've seen pics of this tool showing an attachment that has the level attached to a block secured to the crossbar. I'm wondering if it is possible to create a block that still slides along the crossbar, but has a channel or method to simply place a machinists level onto it. Thus, avoiding the expense of having to buy a vial that is permanently attached to the tool. I suppose a concern may be that the machinist level could move if not secured, right? Anyway, just thinking out loud. If that should be avoided, I'm looking to buy a level from Geier-Bluhm. Also, according to the drawings that I've found the ball side still needs a cup.
Ok, with that out of the way I have a question for the level/vial setup.
I've seen pics of this tool showing an attachment that has the level attached to a block secured to the crossbar. I'm wondering if it is possible to create a block that still slides along the crossbar, but has a channel or method to simply place a machinists level onto it. Thus, avoiding the expense of having to buy a vial that is permanently attached to the tool. I suppose a concern may be that the machinist level could move if not secured, right? Anyway, just thinking out loud. If that should be avoided, I'm looking to buy a level from Geier-Bluhm. Also, according to the drawings that I've found the ball side still needs a cup.