Centre Finders are specialised layout tools designed to locate the exact centre of round, square, or hexagonal workpieces with accuracy. They are widely used in woodworking, metalworking, and machining tasks where precise centring is essential for drilling, turning, or marking operations.
Key Characteristics:
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Versatile Applications: Suitable for finding the centre on rods, shafts, dowels, plates, and discs.
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Accuracy: Provides quick and reliable centring without the need for complex calculations.
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Construction: Manufactured from durable materials such as stainless steel or aluminium for long-lasting performance.
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Ease of Use: Simple alignment against the edges of the workpiece allows for fast and efficient centre marking.
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Variety: Available in different sizes and styles, including centre squares and centre marking gauges, to suit a range of applications.
Common Uses:
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Woodworking: Accurately marking the centre of dowels, rods, and timber stock before drilling.
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Metalworking: Locating the centre of shafts or round plates for turning, machining, or drilling tasks.
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General Layout: Ensuring balanced and precise positioning of holes, slots, or fixtures.
