Can someone steer me in the right direction for coming up with an inexpensive laser attachment for the Elbo Tool?
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Elbo Tool Laser Attachment Help
- Thread starter Al Stramiello
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mine came with tool but one can be built for a microphone stand
mine came with tool but one can be built for a microphone stand
I have the set-up Elbo sells, but some have used an item like this:
http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com/products/Universal-Magnetic-Base-130-lb-Force/G9626
This is probably the best solution if you already have a magnetic base or would like one and can kill 2 birds with one stone.
Of course, you'll want to make sure that it offers the length of overhang you need.
http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com/products/Universal-Magnetic-Base-130-lb-Force/G9626
This is probably the best solution if you already have a magnetic base or would like one and can kill 2 birds with one stone.
Of course, you'll want to make sure that it offers the length of overhang you need.
john lucas
AAW Forum Expert
Well it isn't cheap but it is excellent. I have a homemade one that I have never been happy with. I'm saving my bucks for this one. It is extremely well made and solid. http://www.monster-wood-tool.com/wst_page7.html
Steve Worcester
Admin Emeritus
I have marveled at the machining on that for awhile. Liiks real well made and thought out. And one of the few designs I would say it is easier to buy than make.
john lucas
AAW Forum Expert
Steve He also puts an aperture below the lazar to make the dot smaller. I don't think it tells you that in his literature. I discussed it with him at Indyfest and it is one sweet tool.
I have the same one and Randy told me the same thing John. It does make for a smaller and sharper laser beam.
It just occurred to me that you might not know about the system made by/for Elbo Tool. At $22 for the frame, it is hard to beat. The laser is another $22. This is what I have and it works well. I don't know if it is a combination of poor quality & dumb luck or intended that way, but my laser puts out a nice little line segment about 1/4" long. I like this because I angle it to reflect the angle of the base wall of my HF.
http://www.elbotool.com/accessories.html