Incidence meters

[Henderson,Eric]

Having tried the meters being discussed (and also having lobbied Jerry to make one), I will say that there is not a one out there that I can rave about! 

The Robart laser version does not give as good a result as the non-parallax needle version. Some needle versions stick and the fix is to space apart the sides of the case(that has usually warped inwards.

The home rig that I use is the Robart bar combined with a digital level. The level is used to confirm the needle and is a bit impractical on soft wood due to its weight.

A pattern plane today can ask you to set 1/4 degree stab incidence and 2/3 degree wing incidence... not easy with what we have available today.

Regards,

Eric.

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I have had good luck with the laser meter.  At least its easier for my aging  to see the red dot vs. the tiny little needle on a Robart.  It will also check thrsut angle also. 

Wayne

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> >I'm looking to buy an incidence meter. Can anyone shed some experience with the Great Plane laser and the Robart type. Which is a good recommendation?
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> Get Jerry Budd's laser meter.  It's not cheap, but is very good.
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> Ron Van Putte
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