Off centre machining

[tjb]

I usually figure out the right way after having done it the wrong way a time or two. Works every time.

 

[brino]

When you think there is only one way to do it, try sleeping on it.

...or ask here.
You will get such varied opinions and methods that'll you'll have to read the thread several times to get all the nuiances, and then you can design a custom process using the best parts of every other method.
-brino

 

[malmac]

I usually figure out the right way after having done it the wrong way a time or two. Works every time.

Yep did that the other day. Made two brackets for my new ute tray. One I measured worked perfectly, but the second one did not allow for the fact that the tray builder did not put the under tray gussets in exactly the same spot. Bugger - so now I have to make a second bracket that is slightly modified. Did I learn a lesson, well maybe not, I am sure I will many more such unnecessary mistakes in the future. Attached is a photo of the bracket that fitted correctly. That is our slide on camper which sits on the tray of the vehicle. Cheers Mal