Where to buy a tramming tool in the UK

[Mad Professor]

Good day all.

I was going to make my own tramming tool, but I just don't have the free time.

So can anyone please recommend where I can buy a tramming tool within the UK?

Thanks for your time.

Best Regards.

[dazza]

ive only found the one uk seller on ebay,usefull bit of kit,not sure wether the price is good or not ive never used one.
High Accuracy Milling Head Square/Tramming Gauge - Edge Technology Mill Tram | eBay
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http://www.agl-distribution.co.uk/ed..._store=agldist

[John S]

Just use a dial gauge in the spindle and buy the cheapest brake rotor [ brake disc ] you can to sweep round

[Jonathan]

I just used a few bits of steel bar to hold the dial indicator in the spindle, offset by an appropriate amount, then take 4 readings and compare to find the gradient in each direction. Those ones on eBay are just a gimmick.

[martin54]

I just used a few bits of steel bar to hold the dial indicator in the spindle, offset by an appropriate amount, then take 4 readings and compare to find the gradient in each direction. Those ones on eBay are just a gimmick.

While I would agree that they are not really needed Jonathan I don't think I would go as far as to say they are a gimmick. It's a quick an easy way to set up so will work better for some people especially if time is a big issue. Oh & no I don't own one lol.

[Swarfing]

I use a dial gauge and a sheet off glass to avoid false readings. If i had a tramming gauge i would certainly prefer it to make the job quicker

[martin54]

I use a dial gauge and a sheet off glass to avoid false readings. If i had a tramming gauge i would certainly prefer it to make the job quicker

Sheet of glass is a good idea & cheap enough to get a bit as the company in the unit next door do replacement windows lol.
It should be easy enough to make your own tramming gauge & there isn't much to them so shouldn't take long either.

[m_c]

If you really want to buy one - Edge Technology Pro Tram - Milling Head Setting System...

[Shinobiwan]

If you really want to buy one - Edge Technology Pro Tram - Milling Head Setting System...

Ugh dirty imperial!

[John S]

I'm gradually changing to metric, an inch at a time.