center finder for mini lathe

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I stumbled upon this design and instantly fell in love with it: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2071889. So, I took matters into my own hands and designed a custom version that perfectly suited the spare parts cluttering my workspace. Bearing specs: 22mm O.D., 8mm I.D. Bubble Level dimensions: 9.5mm x 24.5 mm / 3/8" x 1" Fasteners used: * M4 x 12 Cap Screw * M5 x 6 Cap Screw Additional components: * 3/8" rod, bolt, round stock... I carefully press-fit the bearing into the center finder. Next, I turned a 3/8" bolt until it was snug within the bearing. I then trimmed it to a precise length of 1". The M4 cap screw serves as the height adjustment mechanism. Meanwhile, the M5 cap screw adds stability and heft to the nose. Finally, I securely glued the bubble level into place.