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Laser Woodturning Tool for Measuring
Discover the precision of the Laser Woodturning Tool for Measuring, a game-changer in measuring hollow form wall thickness and more. This system, featured in American Woodturner magazine, offers a fast, accurate, and enjoyable approach to tackling common woodturning measurements. From coring systems to detailing the bottom contours of any turned form, this laser system opens up new possibilities without the limitations of traditional methods.
Key Features:
- Versatile Use: Measure anything, anywhere, with any wood, at any thickness. Ideal for projects ranging from tiny Christmas ornaments to large vessels.
- Simple Setup: Position the laser so its beam passes by the cutting tip at your desired wall thickness. The distance between the light and the cutter indicates your wall thickness.
- Dynamic Adjustment: Easily adjust the laser with a movable bracket, ensuring precise measurements every time.
- Innovative Design: Designed to not interfere with tool movement, allowing access to those hard-to-reach places.
How It Works:
- Initial Setup: Begin by setting the boring bar at the correct angle to access the entry hole and position the cutting tip for cutting.
- Laser Alignment: Adjust the laser to ensure it measures perpendicularly through the wall of your piece, guaranteeing accurate wall thickness measurements.
- Practical Application: As you hollow the form, the laser guides your progress. When the laser’s light moves from the piece to the floor, you’ve achieved the desired thickness.
Enhanced Measuring Techniques:
- The laser system simplifies measuring the bottom of vessels, even in areas obscured by waste wood. Reset the laser for bottom measurements, ensuring the gap between the laser and the cutting tip is zero for precise depth identification.
- Watch the laser light to sculpt the perfect bottom contour, from flat to rounded shapes, ensuring you don’t compromise the wall thickness.
- See Illustration 3 above to see an example of the positions I would put the laser in to measure accurately.
This laser measuring system, compatible with any boring bar unit, not only speeds up the measuring process but also injects fun into precision work. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, this tool promises to enhance your woodturning experience, potentially doubling your efficiency and enjoyment.
Discover more exciting laser uses. The laser reveals the vessel’s bottom, often hidden by waste wood. Reset the laser for bottom measurements, making the gap zero. See Illustration 4 for clarity. Now, place the cutting tip at the vessel’s bottom. You’ll see the exact depth. Mark the depth on the waste block’s edge. This method ensures accuracy without guesswork.
But there’s more! With the laser set to zero, observe as you shape the bottom. The light guides you from the center to the side wall thickness. This guidance allows for any bottom shape. Choose from flat, cone, or rounded bottoms easily. Just avoid cutting past the measured wall thickness.
This laser system fits any boring bar unit, enhancing versatility.