01-27-2018, 09:11 PM
(01-27-2018, 08:29 PM)Pete O Wrote: At that sort of money, it will be difficult to justify NOT installing a DRO when my U2/BP marriage happens. Although it will probably translate to about double what you paid there by the time I land one here.
Pete, that was exactly my feeling. I've dealt with dials on machine tools since - well, a l-o-n-g time. As a hobby machinist, I didn't think that I could justify the expense of a DRO. But a friend continually nagged me and when I saw that price, WOW, couldn't not buy it ! Do you think it would really cost more for you (it's not like you're any further from China, right) ?
I was not enthusiastic about the installation process since I didn't want to use the included collection of brackets and multiple types of hardware provided. But I probably have a total of five hours into it even though it's a non-standard installation. (I think that I made an unnecessarily bigger deal of the process than 99% of people who buy these things !)
Incidentally this is a drawing of the diamond grinder as envisioned at completion. Note the "EPA-friendly" vacuum connection, LOL. The panel with power switch, fuse holder and AC power socket is not shown - it is attached between the two front legs.