Center Finder

[BKelley]

Wood Peckers had a nice center finder that was a one shot deal and I didn't get my name on the list in time. In talking with them, they implied they might make more some time in the future, but this didn't help my immediate needs. I had some 1" 6065 T-6 aluminum stock so I decided to make my own center finder. Works like a champ.

Ben

 

[Justturnin]

Man now that is a sweet DIY job there Mr Kelly. The Pecker Wood has nothing on this.

 

[mikespenturningz]

nice job on that center finder.

 

[B Wo]

That is slick!

 

[Mordi]

Ok - I'm in

How much $$$$ :biggrin:

Mordi

 

[Dan Masshardt]

Ok - I'm in

How much $$$$ :biggrin:

Mordi

That's what I was thinking!

 

[HamTurns]

Ok - I'm in

How much $$$$ :biggrin:

Mordi

That's what I was thinking!

Me Three!:laugh:

 

[walshjp17]

Count me in too. Thinking of making them for larger blanks (e.g., bottle stoppers)?

 

[lorbay]

Ooooops looks like you have got yourself into some work Ben. Lol

Lin.

 

[nanosec12]

okay, count me in as well, just need to know who to pay and how much !!

 

[gimpy]

Hey, what the heck
me too

 

[mikespenturningz]

Ok me too...

 

[randyrls]

Wood Peckers had a nice center finder that was a one shot deal and I didn't get my name on the list in time. In talking with them, they implied they might make more some time in the future, but this didn't help my immediate needs. I had some 1" 6065 T-6 aluminum stock so I decided to make my own center finder. Works like a champ.

Ben

Ben; That is sweet! If you can pardon my asking, How did you mount the stock to make the 45 degree angle?

 

[BKelley]

Gosh Guys,
You over whelm me. I would like to make each of you one of these center finders, but I'm just not set up to do this on a commercial basis. You really flatter my work with your request and thru my puffed up ego I really appreciate it. I wish Wood Peckers would carry this as regular stock. If they won't, maybe some one in this forum has a CNC mill that could mass produce them. Once again thanks for your
positive replies.

Ben

 

[kooster]

Add me to the list please!!!

 

[mikespenturningz]

Hey Ben, looks like you are back ordered for sure :biggrin: Such a simple idea and great outcome.

 

[joefyffe]

Maybe a Tutorial??? :tongue::tongue::bananen_smilies035:

 

[reddwil]

You going to bring me one of those tomorrow...right Ben??

 

[bellringer 75]

Really cool idea my have to steal the idea

 

[butchf18a]

I have one from Woodpeckers and love it. Yours appears identical with exception yours isn't red. How does yours vary from heirs? Before making and selling have you ensured you aren't violating patents or pending patents.

 

[gimpy]

REALLY, if he makes them and sells them, that's one thing
now if he manufactures and sells them that is different.......

So, if I made a pen the same as someone else, does that infringe on a patent
Don't think so tim

 

[vanngo5d]

Mr Kelly made an very nice center finder,
There is an alternative I've been using for about a year now called "Thumb Square" made by CNCcutter. You can find his post here http://www.penturners.org/forum/f164/thumb-square%A9-shipping-sale-108136/
The sale complete.

 

[Phillip Kelley]

Wow! Great job! Are you a tool maker/machinist by trade? How long does it take to make one and; I am like everyone else how many $$ ??