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    ¨The sagitta, ED (marked S in the diagram) is the distance from the chord to the circle's circumference¨

    Marv, in your diagram, the sagitta, marked S is the line segment EC, not ED (ED is half the chord BD, not the sagitta). Too lazy to check the rest of the math (too late, too much wine), so assume r and d expressions - and results correct within YMMV.

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    Quote Originally Posted by volodar View Post
    ¨The sagitta, ED (marked S in the diagram) is the distance from the chord to the circle's circumference¨

    Marv, in your diagram, the sagitta, marked S is the line segment EC, not ED (ED is half the chord BD, not the sagitta). Too lazy to check the rest of the math (too late, too much wine), so assume r and d expressions - and results correct within YMMV.
    Thanks for pointing it out. I must have been half asleep when I proofread that. It's fixed now.

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    I'm going to experiment with this, using parallel-jawed calipers. It shouldn't make a difference mathematically, but mechanically I wonder how relieved [pointed] outside jaws of a normal caliper interface in comparison.
    I've detected variance before relying on Starrett master verniers as final word over digitals, those instances when only a caliper was available. It's far easier detecting proper contact perpendicular to cylinders or flat parallel sides, vice a narrow 'bite' of angled models. Overall, spherical contact is most effective

    I'll perch caliper's spine on a pair of 1-2-3 blocks to establish that plane, easy part. The calculation could take me a week.
    I need to figure a large radius, seat of a missing bandsaw table pivot, a 36" machine. It will take Tony Foale's version to measure. It's about 5"Ø, and dang near 180°. Have plenty of tooling balls, but no two in same configuration.

    In lieu of that, will try a good-sized smaller cylinder and 3 gauge pins, starting with two of same size, third as a feeler. I expect greasing them, and a little manipulation so they 'find' centerline axis. Am I on the right track? Sounds like easy trig for a solution.
    What attracts me here, the weight of sample will assure appropriate contact, quite close to the real thing, minus actual table. It is too big for casual handling, at about 34" square and 2.5" thick. Once the new cylinder is made, milling a flat, bolt holes and dowels will finish it off.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
    I'll perch caliper's spine on a pair of 1-2-3 blocks to establish that plane, easy part. The calculation could take me a week.
    I need to figure a large radius, seat of a missing bandsaw table pivot, a 36" machine. It will take Tony Foale's version to measure. It's about 5"Ø, and dang near 180°.
    What I made is pretty simple and very quick to make. You don't even have to do any calcs. I uploaded a bit of software to do the heavy lifting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tonyfoale View Post
    What I made is pretty simple and very quick to make. You don't even have to do any calcs. I uploaded a bit of software to do the heavy lifting.
    Absolutely intend duplicating your device. I'll cut a paper template to estimate spread of contacts and length needed for indicator stem, though using a depth mic in a reamed hole might help. When I depth radii, a ball or rod makes an ideal seat.
    As goal's equivalent of a slip fit, with the saw and running lathe separated by 70 miles, certainty is an issue. There's ways to address a few thou' under by shimming. I'd trust blue spring stock to not gall under load. Over-size not so easily, unless I hold off separating work piece from spud being chucked. The shoe, being so 180° will reject less than correct fit.

    Now, as to your software capable of heavy lifting; has it a winch attached?
    Lol.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
    Now, as to your software capable of heavy lifting; has it a winch attached?
    Lol.
    I think that I put a link to it in my original post or else it is in the PDF that is mentioned in the original post. If you cannot find it, tell me and I'll check where it is.
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    Marv, That is a great method. I just have to play with it.

    One additional source of error that I see is the fact that most caliper jaws are very narrow as well as having a sharp point. So there is very little area that bears on the part being measured and they can easily make a dent of unknown depth in it. A gentle technique is definitely in order.
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    Here is a link to my calculation software, it is an unrestricted download.
    RadiusGauge software

    It will work equally well with Marv's method.

    Extending the range of calipers-software.jpg Click image for full size version.

    To use with Marv's method.
    1. Chose "External" for type of measurement.
    2. "Ball diameter' set to zero.
    3. "Probe spacing" is the caliper reading.
    4. "Gauge displacement" is the height (length) of the caliper jaws.

    As a test I used Marv's figures, which were:
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    For the bench block pictured, I made the following measurements...
    c = 2.859 (no. 3 in my list)
    s = 1.159 (no. 4 in my list)

    and computed a diameter of 2.922.
    >>

    The software came up with a radius of 1.461 which is the same as Marv's result.

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    Solving for Chord.

    This method works well, but the accuracy is dependent upon the condition of the caliper jaw tips. If they are worn from use, accuracy, will be compromised accordingly.
    Back in my early years before the electronic calculator, we solved these trigonometric issues via long hand with pencil and paper.
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