Here is the Y-axis cross slide. Again, I poached the existing threaded holes intended for the travelling steady. I wrung my hands on this issue.
Pros
- easier installation
- putting it on the back side would cause me grief. Awkward holes to drill, deeper level carriage dissasembly, interferes with existing carriage lock bolt & cross slide lock screw (to gib)
Cons
-DRO is on the less desirable chuck side, closer to work, shavings, fluid drips
- hopefully the chip guard & fluid-proof rating + supposed good warranty will work my way
Pros
- easier installation
- putting it on the back side would cause me grief. Awkward holes to drill, deeper level carriage dissasembly, interferes with existing carriage lock bolt & cross slide lock screw (to gib)
Cons
-DRO is on the less desirable chuck side, closer to work, shavings, fluid drips
- hopefully the chip guard & fluid-proof rating + supposed good warranty will work my way
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