My Laser Center Finder

[archerks]

Finally got the bracket made to mount my laser center finder for my Super X3 CNC machine. It is a drill press laser kit from Woodcraft. Works really good. No matter how low or high you raise the spindle, the center mark is still properly in line. Also a picture of my control box I just finished wiring. Also added a touch plate to zero the Z axis, it is really great.
Dave

[Stepper Monkey]

Brilliant! Just freaking brilliant.

I just ordered one. Thanks for the heads up.

[chafik]

Nice, Could you please elaborate a bit more on the touch plate?

Thanks.

[LeeWay]

Do you have a link for the laser? I was unable to find it. Thanks.

[blackbeard52]

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=5475

$34.95 on sale

Bob

[fretsman]

Excellent, I actually bought a laser with an "X" pattern but even at the best focusing length, the lines were too "thick" to be accurate/thin enough for me. Any chance you could measure the lines with a caliper for me? I'd like to see if this would be beneficial for my application.

Very nice controller as well!

[jalessi]

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00921920000P

[LeeWay]

Thanks, Guys. Do you think these are fairly coolant safe. I run some Kool Mist, so it's not really that bad, but it does splatter pretty well under the head.

[blackbeard52]

Do you think these are fairly coolant safe

I wouldnt expect that it would be. Since the battery door is located on the bottom and the switch is not water resistant. But hey I see a modification coming!!!!!

[pete from TN]

I just got a used Rong FU RF 30 to go with my Lathemaster mill and this little diddy might be just the ticket to help with the problem of raising and lowering the millhead to install the drill chuck or whatever. If there was a way to set it off the side of the centerpoint or maybe zero on a corner of the vise it might get you pretty close especially is you can go to just the edge of the beam for alignment. thanks for the tip!! Peace...

BTW, please elaborate on your touchpad as I think there are many here who would like to see it. Pics PLEASE!!!!!

[blackbeard52]

I think the lines pivot so you can adjust the alignment to the center...kinda like tracklights. but I dont have one...so just guessing from the pics. also if it does there maybe a limitation as to offset before you loose the functionality.

[MRM RCModels]

I was just going to post a threat about a touch plate for an X3. I tried a touch plate on mine, but anytime voltage was applied, it shorted through the steepers causing erratic movements. A properly functioning touch plate would really help.

Thanks