centre finder

[Woodmagnet]

does anyone have a plan for making a centre finder,i remember seeing one ages ago but can't remember where.
cheers kevin :wink:

 

[engineer one]

kevin what are you trying to find the centre of?? a tube, or straight wood.

a combination square will give you the quick and dirty answer on any smallish tube, since it will give you two 45degree lines.

otherwise, you need a straight piece which is attached to a piece across the top at 45degrees.

no drawing, but i would guess agoogle for centre finder would help
paul :wink:

 

[garywayne]

Hi Kevin.

Here's a simple jig:-

You can make it any size you want, as long as the hole is exactly in the middle, between of the dowels.

I hope this is what you wanted.

 

[Woodmagnet]

i,m after something to find the centre of round wood for turning :wink:

 

[RPM]

Is this of any use?

http://www.benchnotes.com/Finding%20Cen ... nters.html

 

[Shultzy]

I this any better?
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp? ... e=1&jump=4

 

[Shadowfax]

How about Axminster's own centre finder?
£2.62 and works up to 8 inch diameter.

Cheers.


SF

 

[Woodmagnet]

thanks everyone, i'll go with the axminster one :wink: