I have almost completed my version of a Digital Height Gage. It is based on several builds, but the basis is an unmodified Digital Vernier Caliper. I wanted to be able to remove the Digital Vernier and use it on its own.
This is the chunk of Cast Iron I was having issues with getting under the skin.
My build is based on a combination of versions by Frank McLean, Paul Pierce, and David Graves. It’s not quite finished as I don’t have the material to make the scribe point. My local Fastenal supposedly has 1/8” drill rod. I will post more pictures when it’s complete.
Pics here:
http://s571.photobucket.com/user/chucketn/library/Digital%20Height%20GageI’ve noticed that handling the cast iron base still makes my fingers and anything else that touches it black. What finishes do you folks put on machined cast iron?
Chuck
