Not really for the hobbyist

[duanedr]

Saw this on CL here in Seattle

Cast Iron Layout/inspection Plate

10-12000 lb layout table? I don't know the difference between a surface plate and a layout table so not sure how 'flat' it is but, jeez, that's a big chunk of cast iron! i'm assuming you could have it ground to be flat enough for frame building.

Anyway, it wouldn't fit in the trunk of my car so, if anyone is interested, I won't be hurt if you steal it from me...

[Jonathan]

This is better than an onion headline.

[Jake Rosenfeld]

WOW!
if they wanted 8k less I would be on my way with the trailer in ten minutes.

I would happily stand at that table doing my thing for the rest of my life.

[e-RICHIE]

How do you measure .00000000000000000000000000000000000000000 atmo?

[dgaddis]

How do you measure .00000000000000000000000000000000000000000 atmo?

In school I was on the chassis team for our MiniBaja car (and two Formula SAEs as well). The running joke around the shop was "Measure with a micrometer, mark with chalk, cut with an axe."

[Jake Rosenfeld]

In school I was on the chassis team for our MiniBaja car (and two Formula SAEs as well). The running joke around the shop was "Measure with a micrometer, mark with chalk, cut with an axe."

that's right in line with 'hammer to fit, paint to match' :-)

[Mike Mcdermid]

How do you measure .00000000000000000000000000000000000000000 atmo?

Pretty sure is covers in here somewhere

[EricKeller]

How do you measure .00000000000000000000000000000000000000000 atmo?

laser interferometer. But I think most people have a hard time getting anything flatter than a few angstroms.

Pretty sure is covers in here somewhere

I'm curious how they think they can go from 60 nM to .6 nM. It's easier to get better roundness specs on smaller spheres, but I guess they can't use a 25mm sphere and scale the results.

[MagicCycles]

Saw this on CL here in Seattle

Cast Iron Layout/inspection Plate

10-12000 lb layout table? I don't know the difference between a surface plate and a layout table so not sure how 'flat' it is but, jeez, that's a big chunk of cast iron! i'm assuming you could have it ground to be flat enough for frame building.

Anyway, it wouldn't fit in the trunk of my car so, if anyone is interested, I won't be hurt if you steal it from me...

OMG! Just think what shipping that chunk of steel would cost! Yikes…...

[nspace]

Do you think they will meet me in a public place and accept my low-ball offer?

[Andrew R Stewart]

Do you think they will meet me in a public place and accept my low-ball offer?

Maybe but don't expect them to slide the surface to you under diner table:) Andy.

[Bobdabody]

you guys might enjoy this:The Surface Plate is Moved!!! Here are the pics...

[e-RICHIE]

you guys might enjoy this:The Surface Plate is Moved!!! Here are the pics...

Bob - we require a first and a last name in all posts here.
http://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum...rum-36866.html
You can sign yours individually, add the names to your signature, or let us change your screen name.
Thanks.

[Bobdabody]

Roger that.. thanks for all you do!

Bobby Hartridge