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Jim Dobson:
Metal Lathe Centering Roller Tool for chucked item

A simple idea how I quickly center up small pieces of offcuts. Not saying this is how anyone else should do it, but it works accurately for most of the work that I do. It doesn't replace your Mitutoyo dial indicator for super accurate work, but as I say in the video its quick and easy.
Hope it helps someone out.

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efrench:
Have you tried using it as a burnisher?

Jim Dobson:

--- Quote from: efrench on June 25, 2024, 12:31:42 AM ---Have you tried using it as a burnisher?

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No I haven't but I can see after thinking about it that you could.

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philf:
I thought of trying mine to burnish items. I'd angle it by a degree or two. I may try it later!

I've seen designs for a burnishing tool using a ball race and a ball bearing but burnishing couldn't get anywhere near a corner.

My version of the Centering Roller has two bearings so that I can nudge things in X & Y without removing it from the toolholder.

Jim Dobson:

--- Quote from: philf on June 25, 2024, 12:25:09 PM ---I thought of trying mine to burnish items. I'd angle it by a degree or two. I may try it later!

I've seen designs for a burnishing tool using a ball race and a ball bearing but burnishing couldn't get anywhere near a corner.

My version of the Centering Roller has two bearings so that I can nudge things in X & Y without removing it from the toolholder.

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Be interesting Phil to see how it works for you if you try it.

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