Holding Center w/o DRO using Angles...?

[Reddinr]

I was going to suggest something similar to mike but using a rod with a scribe point on it or a rod with a 90 degree V profile at the end and guide it slowly into the center of the V, then change to the mill/drill afterwards. What I have done in a similar situation is to have the rod move the part into the right place, then tighten vise/clamps, recheck... Works if the part is small/light. Might be cheating but no one was watching.

 

[Uglydog]

Might be cheating but no one was watching.

Near as I can tell there is no cheating in any of this stuff.
The only real rule is: is it safe, effective and work within your budget.

Daryl
MN

 

[EmilioG]

I'm going to use an edge finder and a Wiggler center finder. Thanks