This topic is one that has so many option talked about and seen through to the end with good results. When it's all said and done, my favorite method is to use index plates with the correct number of holes for your job so there is no chance of error. Any way, for those new to the group, here's a little history of some of the things I've tried.
http://artscopes.com/legacyornamentalmill/tools/index_system/index.html It looks like I have to update it one more time. -Tim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dexter Bland" <dexterbl...@gmail.com> To: "Legacy Ornamental Mills" <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:50 PM Subject: Re: New Index Method Another way to mark the the holes needed is to use "white out" that we used to use when we needed to correct mistakes made with a typewriter. It stands out real well and scraps off easily once the job is done. It will not help you determine WHICH holes to mark like the templates shown here. Usually the simplist answer is the best answer to most problems. Great idea. On May 22, 10:58 pm, "Tim Krause" <artmarb...@comcast.net> wrote: > Hello All, > > I just finished making a set of index pointers for Curt that should take any possible error out of indexing the 24 hole index plate. As you know, you can index 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24 places. Curt's simple idea was to make polygon shaped pointers that will point to the right holes. Using that idea, I made a set for 3, 4, 6, 8, and 12 indexes. > > In use, you simply bolt them to the index plate and align them to a hole. > > If the pin is not at the point of the central shape, you're in the wrong hole! I think this is the absolute no brainer system. What do you all think? > > -Tim > > pointer_set.jpg > 31KViewDownload > > pointer_example.jpg > 66KViewDownload -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To post to this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To post to this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills?hl=en.