touch probe vs plate

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joewist
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touch probe vs plate

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How different is the touch probe and touch plate. do they operate the same way .... can we use probe for virtual zero instead touch plate.
thanks for any info
joe

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Bob
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Re: touch probe vs plate

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Joe,
I tried that with the probe. It sure didn't work the way I expected. For me, everything sort of worked in reverse... I ordered my touch plate the next day! The plate has been an excellent addition to my Shark.
Bob
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