Cheap and simple kind of read-out

[Sylvainmom]

Here’s what I’ve done today, a simple device to help me to be more accurate with the quill of my RF30...pictures says it all!

 

[RandyM]

Very clever. Nice job!

AND, thank you for posting.

 

[Sylvainmom]

You’re welcome, if this can help others then I’ll be glad!

 

[Sylvainmom]

I simply attach the angle to the base of sheave gard using two 1/4 screw and attach the dial indicator with 1/4 threaded rod. I used a wing nut to move and rotate the dial in case I dont need it for example when drilling. There enough access to switches so I dont bother removing it everytime ...

 

[Tim9]

I really like that. I was looking at some of the "caliper" style mods just yesterday and was going to go that route but after looking at your design I think I'm going to follow your lead and go with the dial indicator.

 

[petcnc]

Very clever! Well done

 

[magicniner]

Good use of what you have!
Nice Job!
Add a digital gauge and you have a Zero Button, which would render the design much more usable for a mill Z axis ;-)

 

[Suzuki4evr]

Here’s what I’ve done today, a simple device to help me to be more accurate with the quill of my RF30...pictures says it all!

Simple and easy. Would work on mill/drill also

 

[Sylvainmom]

A need of something always lights us a solution. I doesn’t always have to be complicated.

 

[f350ca]

Love it. Been trying to figure how to mount a DTI on my Bridge Port clone quill. Hopefully I can blatantly steal your design.

Greg