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LINKS:
Tools:
Drill Press Centering Jig
Center Square
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There are many ways to find the
center of round stock. One method to find the center of a circle, using
very simple techniques uses a ruler, a pencil and some way of measuring
right angles and is available at the web site
Instructable. There are simple tools to find the center.
There are tools in the lab like the center square (shown below). Use any of the methods to find the center.
Measuring the
center of a bar using the center square:
The ruler is assembled through
the center of the center square, the two cast iron legs of the center
square are then placed against the outside of the bar stock allowing a
center line to be scribed alongside the ruler. Perform this action at
two locations and the intersecting lines will approximate the center of
the bar stock.
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