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Old 03-12-2018, 02:50 AM
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per metalman sweden sells those adjustable contour gauges as well
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Old 03-12-2018, 05:33 PM
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Here's a side view of the radius Iam trying to figure out where it starts

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Old 03-12-2018, 06:19 PM
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You might get your self a piece of poster board as big as possible .
Make or buy a beam compass that is easily adjusted . and start with a piont and start drawing arcs in 1/8" increments till you find on that matches by laying the template on it and you will see when it starts leaving the arc .
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Create a chord as long as possible (staying within the area you are sure is the radius), measure the sagitta, (refer to link I posted) enter your two values in the radius calculator, and you will have your radius to make a concave pattern from. Slide it slowly around the curve, center-left to the point that the pattern is only making contact on the ends, mark, then repeat by doing the same center-right, You now have your arc located.
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I'm working on a simple device that will measure chord height at a fixed chord length of 3". It's simply a dial indicator that is centered between 3 legs that have rounded ends. The tool is initially zeroed on a flat surface. When it's placed against a curved surface the dial indicator will read some distance from zero. That is the chord height. 3" is the chord length. With these 2 values the radius can be easily calculated. Also, the dial indicator will show the point at which the radius begins to change as it's slid along a surface. I'll try to have it finished by tomorrow. A picture is worth lots of words.
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Old 03-13-2018, 02:05 AM
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Or... you could build this gauge for yourself for only a few dollars from readily available hardware.

The flexible strip is scrap 4mm pvc sheet, but other flexible materials can be used. The slotted brackets are common drawer stays found in the cabinetry fittings section.

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Old 03-13-2018, 10:32 AM
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I use the chord/height measurement a lot when I'm bending tubes on my ring roller. I use a 48" metal ruler as my chord with a small 12" rule at the 24" mark. Very accurate and fast and can do it while on the bender.

Keep in mind as the chord gets smaller the height accuracy needs to be higher.

Don't let the math scare you. With that online calculator it's fast easy and accurate.

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Old 03-13-2018, 03:20 PM
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Just for fun, i build this today, some 2,4 mm welding rod 250 mm long between 2 soft rubberband with glue, i will have use for them soon

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Lots of good ideas to determine the radius. Once you know what the radius is, what do you do with that information.
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Old 03-13-2018, 06:45 PM
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Lots of great ideas! That's why I like this forum! I need to determine where it starts and stops so I can duplicate it other wise it won't be accurate. Also when I know where it starts and stops so I can record the information on my flexible shape pattern.
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