Gadget for the lathe.

using a small laser to calculate an accurate angle of the cross slide for taper turning.

[@RB-yq7qv]

Hi Collin. I think you have great idea and it's simple.

[@awwwwyis6657]

Creative and well executed solution to the problem!

[@KevinWoodsWorkshop]

Hi Colin, another very accurate way is to use a DTI and trigonometry.

[@christopherdean4876]

Hi Colin, try this video about setting the topslide. Setting the Lathe compound to precision angles - KZbin

[@oldfarthacks]

As we get older, more and bigger is the key. At my age, I really need this to be 6 feet tall and at 20 feet. Perhaps I should build a bracket that aims the laser at the ceiling at say a 45 degree angle and then mount a scale up there.

[@davidbawden6567]

I could see the laser dot, it was a fraction under your printed scale! The laser needs to come up 4-5mm for you to see it...

[@goboyz8016]

WOW you are amazing. That is a work of art. Love it.

[@colinmaceke7474]

Thank you very much!