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
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Small mill dro
Thanks! Sent from [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com), Swiss-based encrypted email. Sent with [ProtonMail](https://protonmail.com/) secure email.
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Phil
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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
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Mark Kimball
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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
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fxkl47BF
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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
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Phil
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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
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Mark Kimball
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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
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Chris Albertson <albertson.chris@...>
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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
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Ralph Hulslander
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Re: Small mill dro
Can y'all elaborate on the pros and cons of the glass and igaging scales?
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fxkl47BF
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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
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Walter Wpg
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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...
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WAM
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Re: Small mill dro
If I may intrude¡ Yes¡ please.. any pictures or other information would be appreciated. David Robertson
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David Robertson
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Re: Small mill dro
I have been running TouchDRO for at least the past 5 years. It is really fantastic and easy to use. I have a Clausing 8520 mill. [image: IMG_20201017_173656196.jpg] Ralph
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Ralph Hulslander
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Re: Small mill dro
I made my X and Y axis DROs from some harbor freight calipers. My Z axis is a 1-inch travel dial indicator that adjusts vertically. Photos are available if you request. I also have some drawings.
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John Mattis
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Small mill dro
Is anyone using Touchdro on a mill? I have a PM-25MV and starting to look at dro's.
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fxkl47BF
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Re: Ades workshop mini rework
Your link requires some modification Michael - California, USA Micro-Mark MicroLux 7x16 LMS 3990 Hi-Torque Mill with power feed Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 1:43 PM To: [email protected]
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Michael Jablonski
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Re: Ades workshop mini rework
34 On Sun, Feb 27, 2022 at 4:19 PM, dkwflight<dkwflight@...> wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?Carquest Rear rotor YH200513Pv=NVl9WYGGgUQ
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Peter Cook <xcookpac@...>
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Group Guidelines
May I suggest that under ** CNC, ELS and 3D Printer* topics . . . " you add a reference to the /g/3D-Printing-for-Metal-Hobbyists group?
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kaje7777
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Ades workshop mini rework
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVl9WYGGgUQ
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dkwflight
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Re: Rotary table with dividing plates
Hi Dean This is what I want to my next Christmas, What shall I do? Start saving and get one from China ? Start converting all numbers into metric (or maybe not?) and later have lot of fun? I have most
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Johannes
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