Hello, is it possible to have an adjustment that would allow me to set my own value to change the distance my router bits descend on either side of the Standard touch plate when using the XYZ probe? Here is a video showing you what the problem is while measuring a .0625" flute tool bit
You can see clearly that the tool goes down too low and therefore does not give a proper measurement when using smaller router bits
Thank you
Allan
@Allan While waiting for this to be possible, you could enter the shaft size as the bit size. So, if this is a 1/8" shaft bit, enter .125 as the bit size.
It may sound like double work, but I do a XYZ probe with a .25 bit - generally with a chipped 60degree 4 flute V-Bit (put into the chuck backwards - pointy end into collet). I only care about the X and Y axes. This establishes the X and Y that will be used for all tool paths. I would then change bits and do a Z only probe. I started doing this because I use carbide insert V-Bits now and they are a pain to use with the probe block.
Smart going James.
XY zero is same for all bits. Set it once with any straight bit and go with it for all others. Only thing that needs to be changed with a new bit is the z-zero.
James has it right. If you zero a round piece of metal like the shaft of a broken bit chucked in backwards, you are not at risk of having variation due to flute position deviation.
@Allan @Spamming_Eddie @Spamming_Eddie I likely should have mentioned that in my previous reply. On those rare occasions when I use the touchplate to set XY0 on the left front corner, I chuck up a short piece of .25" drill rod. It’s very precise and it eliminates any “flute” issues.