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vial for a machinist's level
Manxmodder:
--- Quote from: Pete. on October 24, 2016, 05:35:26 PM ---Ground internally to a slight barrel shape, to produce a level that is a measurement device rather than just a levelling tool.
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Pete, I have witnessed high quality acrylic vials going through the barrelling operation on a CNC machine followed by the fluid and bubble process before being sealed....OZ
Pete.:
--- Quote from: Manxmodder on October 27, 2016, 06:11:14 AM ---Pete, I have witnessed high quality acrylic vials going through the barrelling operation on a CNC machine followed by the fluid and bubble process before being sealed....OZ
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Modern materials and modern techniques applied to an old process :thumbup:
actually I thought I would post this here just because I was impressed with it:
http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/threads/39202-Shop-Made-Tools?p=1076328#post1076328
jcs0001:
Pete
That is an interesting way to make a level. You really directed me to a "rathole" as I spent a lot of time last night going through that thread about home made tools. :D
I went through it a long time ago but there is lots of new info on it now.
John.
jcs0001:
I received the vial today - went down to Fastenal and picked it up. True to their word it was about $26 plus about $2.50 for shipping plus the usual taxes - good service.
It was in a substantial box full of foam peanuts and was intact - nice.
The vial along with the small parts box:
I have quite a few projects and obligations on the go so it may be a little while before I get this done. Will report as time permits.
John.
Pete W.:
Hi there, John,
I'm pleased to see that you have moved your project forward at an affordable price.
When you come to mount your vial in the level tube you need to take precautions to protect the 'pip'. It's best to keep it completely free of the plaster of Paris used to secure the vial in the level tube. One way is to shield it with a piece of plastic tubing while you feed the PoP down the annular gap between the plastic tube and the level tube. (With the tubes held in a vertical position and the vial temporarily held in position in the level tube with Sellotape or 3Ms 'Magic Tape'.)
Have a look at this web-page (you might need to scroll around a bit!) : http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=102987&p=5
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