Since we can't measure parts while in the chuck, I was wondering how best make parts to the correct length.
The way I do it is make the part, part it off a little long. Chuck the part, clean up the face. Remove from chuck and measure. Make a mental note of how much needs to come off, rechuck. With the lathe off, touch off the face with the tool. Zero the dro, and take cuts until I have removed the correct amount. This gets me to +/- .005, which may of may not be close enough.
What is a better way?
Eric
The way I do it is make the part, part it off a little long. Chuck the part, clean up the face. Remove from chuck and measure. Make a mental note of how much needs to come off, rechuck. With the lathe off, touch off the face with the tool. Zero the dro, and take cuts until I have removed the correct amount. This gets me to +/- .005, which may of may not be close enough.
What is a better way?
Eric