iGaging Absolute DRO installation on Clausing 8520

[outboardguy44]

For the fella asking about the fine-feed handwheel - I made up one for my 8530 out of a 3-inch diameter brass disc, just a matter of drilling a 1/8" hole for the drive pin, another hole at 3/8" to fit over the shaft, and coming up with a knob or handle for it. I scrounged a wooden knob and shoulder screw off an antique Huqvarna sewing machine and used that. I also found some generic plastic handwheels in the junque box at work and modified one of those to work, but I like the brass one much better.

Best,
T2

 

[Wildman326]

I just finished this install. Very helpful write-up!!!! This is probably a cardinal sin, but I cut down the block to tighten up the X-Axis install.

 

[hman]

Absolutely nothing wrong with that! The hardware supplied with DRO scales is the vendor's best guess as to what will fit the majority of tools (BOTH lathes and mills). So customization is always the name of the game. Make it fit, make it work.