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Tomh, this is what I bought, http://www.ebay.com/itm/220523008542?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT. This vendor has over 1000 feedbacks, 100% positive. I put it on a Smithy Granite machine and with the vendors help I got exactly what I needed.
You will want to order "thin" scales for the cross slide. Measure the total travel of each axis on your machine and add about 1", the overall length of the scale will be about 2" longer than its working length. Some mounting hardware comes with the scales but you will have to custom fit it to your particular machine, not a major issue usually. This is a dated design but still very good for a hobby machinist. The scales are glass 5 micrometer, .0002 resolution. He has many options for the DRO to fit what ever your need is, lathe, mill grinder etc.
The documentation that comes with the kit is not the best but usable. The LED/LCD display works good under the artificial light in my garage but with the door open on a sunny day it can be difficult to see.
Email Jian-Jun Liu <jianjun1207@live.com> and see if he can help you.
You will want to order "thin" scales for the cross slide. Measure the total travel of each axis on your machine and add about 1", the overall length of the scale will be about 2" longer than its working length. Some mounting hardware comes with the scales but you will have to custom fit it to your particular machine, not a major issue usually. This is a dated design but still very good for a hobby machinist. The scales are glass 5 micrometer, .0002 resolution. He has many options for the DRO to fit what ever your need is, lathe, mill grinder etc.
The documentation that comes with the kit is not the best but usable. The LED/LCD display works good under the artificial light in my garage but with the door open on a sunny day it can be difficult to see.
Email Jian-Jun Liu <jianjun1207@live.com> and see if he can help you.