This wiggler center finder set comes with 4 probes for finding centers, edges, and indicating. Each probe snaps into the body without removing the collet nut.
I work in aerospace, and I still like wigglers (from my job shop days). You can eye the point close enough to a punch point, .010 or so, for it to be useful making fixtures, etc. Good video.
Pro tip for the point wiggler to pick up scribed lines... Do everything the video says, except don't go straight for the center. Pick up a segment of the scribed line along the x-axis, either the furthest or nearest, whichever is easier to see, touch it lightly to see if its dead on, zero it. Then do the same for the line along the y axis, then zero it. Go to your zeros on the DRO and you should be PERFECTLY on center. If you're not sure, put a center drill into your chuck/collet, put the machine in neutral, and spin it a few times to see if you're close. Personally my favorite application for the point wiggler is to pick up scribed lines on a work piece that is on an angle. Say you need to drill a hole on a 15 degree angle, you scribe the lines, set your piece up at the desired angle, then use your wiggler to pick up the location. Saves you SO much trouble.
I only ever use a wobbler to pick up a center from scribed lines.. Edge finder works best for its name sake.. To find the center of a hole I will use a a balance reading dial indicator and I would also use an indicator to square part to the mills working planes.. However if you are a hobbiest or begginer and dont have to work with tight tolerances than a wobbler is a good option as they are cheaper and fairly accurate when used correctly.. A good balance reading indicator can cost upwards of 300 bucks so if your on a budget a wobbler might be your best bet for its function
very infermational. i was wondering how a wiggler worked. With the tollerences I use at work this would be very inacurate though. Im gonna stick to a edge finder and good old math.
I work in aerospace, and I still like wigglers (from my job shop days). You can eye the point close enough to a punch point, .010 or so, for it to be useful making fixtures, etc. Good video.
Simple, very informative video. Thank you!
Thanks I needed a very simple explanation and this was perfect.
Pro tip for the point wiggler to pick up scribed lines... Do everything the video says, except don't go straight for the center. Pick up a segment of the scribed line along the x-axis, either the furthest or nearest, whichever is easier to see, touch it lightly to see if its dead on, zero it. Then do the same for the line along the y axis, then zero it. Go to your zeros on the DRO and you should be PERFECTLY on center. If you're not sure, put a center drill into your chuck/collet, put the machine in neutral, and spin it a few times to see if you're close.
Personally my favorite application for the point wiggler is to pick up scribed lines on a work piece that is on an angle. Say you need to drill a hole on a 15 degree angle, you scribe the lines, set your piece up at the desired angle, then use your wiggler to pick up the location. Saves you SO much trouble.
Brilliant - many thanks.
@rvantwisk They are fairly precise and very quick - also dirt cheap.
For a beginner... perfect.
Interesting nice video
Thank YOU!
I only ever use a wobbler to pick up a center from scribed lines.. Edge finder works best for its name sake.. To find the center of a hole I will use a a balance reading dial indicator and I would also use an indicator to square part to the mills working planes.. However if you are a hobbiest or begginer and dont have to work with tight tolerances than a wobbler is a good option as they are cheaper and fairly accurate when used correctly.. A good balance reading indicator can cost upwards of 300 bucks so if your on a budget a wobbler might be your best bet for its function
Very handy tool,simple too use,more versatile than a spring loaded edge finder and every bit as accurate I find. Just watch your fingers.
this is great for "almost good enough" or blacksmith work
I guess that works great if you have a tolerance of plus or minus "who gives a shit where it is."
Came here from Adam Savages video on a Coaxial indicator.
I just don't get it, why not just have a straight piece?
i have a wiggler and use it at work. The directions in this video dont follow those that come with the wiggler.
I was only 15 when this video came out... I'm 28 now
I have two wiggler sets and I've been a machinist for 30 years: never used them.
Oh?
A bit unclear for those unfamiliar with the tool. The narrator doesn't explain when it wiggles
very infermational. i was wondering how a wiggler worked. With the tollerences I use at work this would be very inacurate though. Im gonna stick to a edge finder and good old math.
Sure, if you don't know what you are doing though the point is the only one of real use.
i assume that when you say rpm,s you mean revolutions per minutes. when in fact the correct acronim is r.p.m. revolutions per minute
Woodglut has a very large project base.
Good effort, but live demos would be better. This leaves me lost.
FUCK THAT!