Need to get some shims to install the new-to-me 9A (steel bench).
"Ordinary" level (looking for a Starrett) shows the bed to be out about 1/4" across it's length, and about 1/8" needed front to back.
Given that I have no idea what will ultimately be needed until I get into it, I was thinking about getting the 6"x12" assortment below, cutting the necessary thicknesses with snips in pieces stacked on top of flat steel bar stock as near to the bolts as I can get them.
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Is this the way to go? Should I determine the amount of shim necessary to get the level, level across it's length first- then divide the total length between shims at the bed by that to at least get close with figuring what I'll need?
"Ordinary" level (looking for a Starrett) shows the bed to be out about 1/4" across it's length, and about 1/8" needed front to back.
Given that I have no idea what will ultimately be needed until I get into it, I was thinking about getting the 6"x12" assortment below, cutting the necessary thicknesses with snips in pieces stacked on top of flat steel bar stock as near to the bolts as I can get them.
Enco - Guaranteed Lowest Prices on Machinery, Tools and Shop Supplies
Is this the way to go? Should I determine the amount of shim necessary to get the level, level across it's length first- then divide the total length between shims at the bed by that to at least get close with figuring what I'll need?