Strange Brackets

[EdK]

These brackets suddenly appeared on the column of my mill. I wonder what the hell they're for?  

Ed

   

[Highpower]

(01-02-2023, 12:07 PM)EdK Wrote: These brackets suddenly appeared on the column of my mill. I wonder what the hell they're for?  

Ed

Pneumatic lift cylinder?

[EdK]

(01-02-2023, 12:22 PM)Highpower Wrote:

(01-02-2023, 12:07 PM)EdK Wrote: These brackets suddenly appeared on the column of my mill. I wonder what the hell they're for?  

Ed

Pneumatic lift cylinder?  

Good guess but I don't think so. Two more brackets appeared on the back side of the mill table.  

Ed

[Highpower]

Let us know if any digital displays suddenly appear.

[EdK]

(01-02-2023, 12:31 PM)Highpower Wrote: Let us know if any digital displays suddenly appear.  

Will do.

Ed

[EdK]

Anybody have any experience with the cheap DROs on ebay? I was going to spring for the Precision Matthews DRO but just can't bring myself to spend $900 for it.
I'm looking at the DROs with magnetic scales vs the optical scales. Much easier to cut the magnetic scales to length.

Ed

[Dr Stan]

Ed,

I used EBay DRO's on both my lathe and mill I had in KY and both performed quite well. Since I sold both of them prior to moving I no longer have any info on the brands I used.

Stan

[EdK]

I've decided to go with this DRO and scales. The seller has 100% positive feedback but a low sell history. I feel it's worth the risk considering I'd be saving $418 by not getting the Precision Mattews DRO.

Ed

   

[Highpower]

(01-07-2023, 11:38 AM)EdK Wrote: I've decided to go with this DRO and scales. The seller has 100% positive feedback but a low sell history. I feel it's worth the risk considering I'd be saving $418 by not getting the Precision Mattews DRO.

Ed

I think the sell history looks good considering what he is selling. Less than say 25 I would stay away from. He's 300 + and all his reviews look great. If I look at the ones with 100,000 + sell history they are the ones who have 30-50% negative reviews. No thanks. I think you'll do just fine with your choices.

Nice that the display does RPM as well.

[EdK]

(01-07-2023, 02:54 PM)Highpower Wrote: Nice that the display does RPM as well.

The display I'm getting does not have RPM. I don't need it since my mill already has that. I'm going with a 3 axis display but only ordering two scales. X & Y, I don't see the usefulness of a scale for the head elevation but want to be able to add it later if I find out there's a use for it. There's only a $6 difference between the 2 axis and the 3 axis display. My quill already has a DRO.

Ed