How Do I Use the Center Finder Tool

Step 1 – Check workpiece. Check that your workpiece is clean and the edges are smoothed. … Step 2 – Clamp workpiece in machine vice. … Step 3 – Mount edge finder. … Step 4 – Move probe off-centre. … Step 5 – Turn on machine. … Step 6 – Move table. … Step 7 – Zero x axis. … Step 8 – Bring part away.

How do you use Centre and Edge Finder?

1. Step 1 – Check workpiece. Check that your workpiece is clean and the edges are smoothed. …
2. Step 2 – Clamp workpiece in machine vice. …
3. Step 3 – Mount edge finder. …
4. Step 4 – Move probe off-centre. …
5. Step 5 – Turn on machine. …
6. Step 6 – Move table. …
7. Step 7 – Zero x axis. …
8. Step 8 – Bring part away.

How do you find the center of a rod?

Place the rod and drill bit on a hard flat surface, and with the point of the bit scribe a couple of lines on the rod end. Where the lines intersect will be the center.