01-02-2023, 12:07 PM
01-02-2023, 12:22 PM
(01-02-2023, 12:07 PM)EdK Wrote: [ -> ]These brackets suddenly appeared on the column of my mill. I wonder what the hell they're for?
Ed
Pneumatic lift cylinder?
01-02-2023, 12:25 PM
(01-02-2023, 12:22 PM)Highpower Wrote: [ -> ](01-02-2023, 12:07 PM)EdK Wrote: [ -> ]These brackets suddenly appeared on the column of my mill. I wonder what the hell they're for?
Ed
Pneumatic lift cylinder?
Good guess but I don't think so. Two more brackets appeared on the back side of the mill table.
Ed
01-02-2023, 12:31 PM
Let us know if any digital displays suddenly appear.
01-02-2023, 12:36 PM
(01-02-2023, 12:31 PM)Highpower Wrote: [ -> ]Let us know if any digital displays suddenly appear.
Will do.
Ed
01-05-2023, 11:32 PM
Anybody have any experience with the cheap DROs on ebay? I was going to spring for the Precision Matthews DRO but just can't bring myself to spend $900 for it.
I'm looking at the DROs with magnetic scales vs the optical scales. Much easier to cut the magnetic scales to length.
Ed
I'm looking at the DROs with magnetic scales vs the optical scales. Much easier to cut the magnetic scales to length.
Ed
01-06-2023, 07:41 AM
Ed,
I used EBay DRO's on both my lathe and mill I had in KY and both performed quite well. Since I sold both of them prior to moving I no longer have any info on the brands I used.
Stan
I used EBay DRO's on both my lathe and mill I had in KY and both performed quite well. Since I sold both of them prior to moving I no longer have any info on the brands I used.
Stan
01-07-2023, 11:38 AM
I've decided to go with this DRO and scales. The seller has 100% positive feedback but a low sell history. I feel it's worth the risk considering I'd be saving $418 by not getting the Precision Mattews DRO.
Ed
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Ed
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01-07-2023, 02:54 PM
(01-07-2023, 11:38 AM)EdK Wrote: [ -> ]I've decided to go with this DRO and scales. The seller has 100% positive feedback but a low sell history. I feel it's worth the risk considering I'd be saving $418 by not getting the Precision Mattews DRO.
Ed
I think the sell history looks good considering what he is selling. Less than say 25 I would stay away from. He's 300 + and all his reviews look great. If I look at the ones with 100,000 + sell history they are the ones who have 30-50% negative reviews. No thanks. I think you'll do just fine with your choices.
Nice that the display does RPM as well.
01-07-2023, 06:53 PM
(01-07-2023, 02:54 PM)Highpower Wrote: [ -> ]Nice that the display does RPM as well.
The display I'm getting does not have RPM. I don't need it since my mill already has that. I'm going with a 3 axis display but only ordering two scales. X & Y, I don't see the usefulness of a scale for the head elevation but want to be able to add it later if I find out there's a use for it. There's only a $6 difference between the 2 axis and the 3 axis display. My quill already has a DRO.
Ed