The spindle has arrived

Post date: May 9, 2013 12:55:09 AM

I can't say too much more on the matter, since I probably won't get to play with it until after finals. I've got a report indicating that it at least turns smoothly, which is a good starting point.

Getting a runout measurement could be tricky, since cylindrical objects tend to roll (I still need to fabricate a mount for it), and that's hardly conducive to accurately measuring runout. Especially when it's expected to be under 0.0002", and the measuring tool has 0.001" graduations (it's analog, so there is a chance of seeing smaller changes)...