Using steel rule and 90-degree tangent for centre height tool setting Quick and easy

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I remember once seeing an old toolmaker doing this on a drill press, I said why are you doing that, he said finding the centre of the bar.
I said how accurate is that going to be? a couple of thou came the reply, and it was.
We should not forget these old tricks, thanks for posting.

Roger that! That is the way I was taught way back when. The only thing I do different is use about 3-5 thou feeler gauge I keep in the drawer. I found using a scale the tool bit would get caught in the engraving and throw me off.

Thanks for posting this The Home Engineer.