I have just created a tool to help with tramming. I’ve mentioned it here in the Lowrider section, but it could be used in any 1/4” router setup.
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It looks like a decent idea, but is there any benefit to those things coming to a point?
Seems like it might make it more difficult to print consistently across all 4, and just having a cylinder with a flat bottom there would serve the same purpose?
That would work, but I had no problem printing it. The supports were easy to remove, and that was on my old Ender 3 printer. The points do make it more accurate (I used a feeler guage to start with, then just a piece of paper), but any contact point would do.
I mean, if you’re trying to get to 3D printer level of tramming, then yeah, I guess…
But for most people trying to eyeball the tram , I would guess it makes it slightly harder (I had that problem trying to adjust the tram with a surfacing bit that had small points of contact), and it’s more than accurate enough for the purpose.
Being even 0.5mm out of tram measured at 6" apart (or whatever it is) isn’t going to really affect much on your 1/8" or 1/4" endmill.
It’s fine to chase zeroes if you want, but I don’t think that level of accuracy is really required.
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Agree. I created this due to getting surfacing lines when using my 30mm surfacing bit. The extra width of the tool makes it easier to adjust the tram as you say, by eye. I was just wanting a better finish when surfacing.
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