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   dirtstirrer | Mar 15, 2004 07:07am | #1

   I agree, It's a dumb fix to a problem that wasn't there.  I've been going to make my own out of plexiglass, but havn't got it done.  I wondered about shiming that cursor closer to the tape, and eliminating some of the paralax.  Haven't got that done either, but I did put a line extending down the back of the angle iron, so when I'm directly over the cursor, I can tell by sighting down that new line.  I like the Biesmeyer cursor, something more like it is in order in my opinion. 

   Steve
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   jackiechan | Mar 15, 2004 08:17am | #2

   Tzach,

   To fix the cursor problem -

   First cut a piece of plexi' or similar material to the same length and width as the factory cursor.  Carefully drill four holes in the piece using the factory unit as a guide - mark the holes and drill, don't drill through the original.  Screw the newly fabricated piece to the top of the stock cursor, then screw the other side to the fence.  This will offset the stock cursor, allowing it to just skim the fence scale.  This will reduce the magnification effect, and give a much closer reading.

   See the enclosed graphic.

   If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

   Dan Kornfeld, Owner/President - Odyssey Wood Design, Inc.

   
   

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   Edited 3/15/2004 1:17 am ET by Jackie Chan