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| Will_D:
And after about 6 hours work here she is in all her new updated 21st Century glory: |
| Pete.:
Nicely done. The reason people don't fit the DRO scales to the left of the cross-slide is because it tends to get whipped to death by swarf or plastered with any cutting oil/coolant/wd40 you might use when turning. I would seriously re-consider that placement or fit a robust guard over it. |
| mexican jon:
--- Quote from: Pete. on February 21, 2016, 02:12:27 AM ---Nicely done. The reason people don't fit the DRO scales to the left of the cross-slide is because it tends to get whipped to death by swarf or plastered with any cutting oil/coolant/wd40 you might use when turning. I would seriously re-consider that placement or fit a robust guard over it. --- End quote --- I would agree :scratch: if he was using glass scales :scratch: but as he is magnetic and the pick ups are sealed and rated IP67 submersion in water it should be fine :thumbup: |
| raynerd:
Hi Will_D Nice work. I have a boxford and had the same predicament. I too mounted to the front, there was just no way to fit it to the rear side without excessive brackets and fittings. I'm pleased with my set up. It has a full cover over it and I've had no issues with travel. I fitted a quick change tool post as without excessive reach, I could still work right up to a faceplate with ease (not that I'd need to). The slop in my dials is now totally irrelevant with the new scales in place - it has transformed my machine. I hope you enjoy using yours. Thanks for posting. Chris |
| Xldevil:
Hello. My solution for the cross slide scale is this one. I made some kind of extension. |
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