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Title: DRO for 6x26
Post by: russ57 on June 25, 2012, 12:23:56 AM

so, i've just order a DRO with 3 scales from the DRO store,  for my 6x26 'top tech DM15 mill. I need to tell them what size scales i want.  How/where do i measure?
General feeling i get is that in front of the bed is best for the X scale, to not lose Y travel. Any contrary opinions?

any other suggestions?

thanks

russ (oz)

Title: Re: DRO for 6x26
Post by: Xldevil on June 25, 2012, 03:25:14 AM

Hello,Russ.
I guess I own a similar mill and went with Allendale for my glass scales.
I chose
GS500-120 Slim Glass Scale - 120mm Reading Length      
GS500-170 Slim Glass Scale - 170mm Reading Length      
GS500-370 Slim Glass Scale - 370mm Reading Length   
Ordered matching protective covers as well.

More or less it has been an easy installation,even for a plonker  like me.

(http://up.picr.de/10955992ks.jpg)
 Z
(http://up.picr.de/10955993pa.jpg)
X
(http://up.picr.de/10955994im.jpg)
Y
I hope the pics help.

Cheers,Ralph
   

Title: Re: DRO for 6x26
Post by: russ57 on June 25, 2012, 08:02:28 AM

Sure does Ralph.  Looks like you put the z_ on the quill?  I almost always use the knee,  I thought I might put a caliper on the quill eventually.  I've also asked the suppplier if has a recommendation.
-Russ

Title: Re: DRO for 6x26
Post by: HS93 on June 25, 2012, 09:24:31 AM

I found this site Handy for ideas


http://mtechdro.blogspot.co.uk/2007/08/faq-what-scale-length-will-suit-my.html

Peter

Title: Re: DRO for 6x26
Post by: russ57 on June 27, 2012, 04:48:03 AM

OK,  I've ordered 370 for x and z(w),  and 170 for y

next step, taking a drill to my pristine mill....

Title: Re: DRO for 6x26
Post by: russ57 on June 29, 2012, 12:13:21 AM

update: at Scotts (The DRO store) i've changed the X scale to 420, to make installation a little easier.