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Hi All,
I just purchased a backordered G4003 lathe from Grizzly. I have the time and have been pondering a DRO for it. My mill has a 3-Axis Ditron D80 which I love. So, I have been wrestling with how many axes should I spec? The Z and Y are a given, but:
What say you?
Thanks,
John
I just purchased a backordered G4003 lathe from Grizzly. I have the time and have been pondering a DRO for it. My mill has a 3-Axis Ditron D80 which I love. So, I have been wrestling with how many axes should I spec? The Z and Y are a given, but:
- I see using the Compound close to the chuck. The D80 supports vectoring and the Griz degree scale is not bad.
- I can either use the tail stock to "push" the carriage to read precision dill hole depths from the Z or add a DRO to the tailstock. I can order a scale with a short whip and an extension to the display so I can remove the tailstock without the problem of the cable. This also means I don't have to remember to turn off a battery operated, tail stock-only DRO.
What say you?
Thanks,
John