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Re: Different Prices - such a range!
Yes there is a big difference in prices. I know some companies take the lathe and make sure it runs OK, then put there label on it. I have a 8x14 and have been using lathes on and off for most of my
By Les Orton · #115739 ·
Different Prices - such a range!
I am thinking of buying a new mini lathe. The prices however seem to be in a ratio of 1 to 3 from lowest to highest. This is after making allowances for what is supplied, which for a basic model,
By MZ Rider · #115738 ·
Re: Small mill dro
I use mag scales from DRO Pro's - nice since they are easy to cut to size. I too tried the Igaging and it didn't seem to like the LMS BLDC mill a whole lot. They'd just jump and change measurement.
By WAM · #115737 ·
Re: Small mill dro
That's the style I just installed on my Smithy 3 in 1. Glad I waited! Sent from [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com), Swiss-based encrypted email. Sent with [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com/)
By Phil · #115736 ·
Re: Small mill dro
I have iGaging DROs on my LMS mini-mill, and they have been working OK, but not without problems.? I bought my mill used with the DROs included (aluminum scales), so I'm guessing they were a year or
By kaje7777 · #115735 ·
Locked Re: Damned Scammers
Yes. I¡¯ve seen this scam before tried on me. I was corresponding with a business, and shortly after got a similar email with supposedly a password protected Word document. I called the company and
By Charles Kinzer · #115734 ·
Locked Damned Scammers
Just a warning to the Group... This morning I received an e-mail that appeared as if it came from the 7x12MiniLathe group and appeared to be a response to something I posted to this group many months
By James Thayer · #115733 ·
Re: Small mill dro
Hi Dick, Yep, same scales!? I cut one down to fit the Y axis on my mill.? I've read that the stainless-steel rules are a different kettle of fish -- some have resorted to using an abrasive cut-off
By Mark Kimball · #115732 ·
Re: Small mill dro
Mark, From the picture it appears you are still using your original scales the same as I have. As I remember the scales can be cut to length. I am still using mine with zero issues since soldering in
By OldToolmaker · #115731 ·
Re: Small mill dro
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By Phil · #115730 ·
Re: Small mill dro
Hi Phil, Here you go!? The wire connects up to the DRO sensor's ground.? I made sure that there was enough slack in the wire so the joint inside the spade connector doesn't flex and break.? I also
By Mark Kimball · #115729 ·
Re: Small mill dro
On Sun, 6 Mar 2022, Mark Kimball wrote: > If you can at all afford it, stay away from remote-reading igaging DROs that have aluminum scales. The scale is part of the sensor circuit and has a sliding
By fxkl47BF · #115728 ·
Re: Small mill dro
Mark, could you post a picture of this ground connection you made? I just got through putting three of those on a Smithy Mill/Lathe combo. Sent from [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com), Swiss-based
By Phil · #115727 ·
Re: Small mill dro
If you can at all afford it, stay away from remote-reading igaging DROs that have aluminum scales.? The scale is part of the sensor circuit and has a sliding ground contact made to it inside the
By Mark Kimball · #115726 ·
Re: Small mill dro
wrote: I also have the iGaging scales. They are easy to install. You can even install them with magnets if you like. They are as accurate is by cheap Harbor freight dial indicator. But do beware there
By Chris Albertson <albertson.chris@...> · #115725 ·
Re: Small mill dro
I can only elaborate as far as "They Work", iGaging that is. Don't know anything about the glass scales. The iGaging DROs are as accurate as I will probably ever need. And the price is right. Ralph
By Ralph Hulslander · #115724 ·
Re: Small mill dro
Can y'all elaborate on the pros and cons of the glass and igaging scales?
By fxkl47BF · #115723 ·
Re: Small mill dro
I have one of those small Sieg "Micro mills" that Harbor Freight used to sell. Many years ago, I bought and installed iGaging scales on all three axes. I had separate, independent display units for
By Walter Wpg · #115722 ·
Re: Small mill dro
Here's how I did a DRO Pro's on my 7x mill... http://www.ajawamnet.com/ajawam3/swarf/mill_mods.html May give you some ideas on how I mounted the slides...
By WAM · #115721 ·
Re: Small mill dro
If I may intrude¡­ Yes¡­ please.. any pictures or other information would be appreciated. David Robertson
By David Robertson · #115720 ·