Mill and lathe upgrades

[skiprat]

I decided...(.ok, ok...my wife let me..:wink to spend a few bob of loads of overtime I've been doing lately. I fitted a 3 axis DRO to my mill with glass scales.
Works a treat and solves the 'backlash' issues on a machine.
The Z axis probably won't get much use as the crank is on top of the column.
I have actually got a bevelled gear set so one day I can do an 'under table' mod. It already has readout on the quill. Now just to find some time to use it..:biggrin:

Also treated my lathe to coil spring covers on the leadscrew.

Fun little projects. :biggrin:

 

[magpens]

Pretty nice shop setup, Skip !! . I hope you totally enjoy your machine upgrades !!

 

[Dalecamino]

Yes it is.

 

[leehljp]

N-I-C-E! (Green with envy!)

Ok, now we have seen the tool, we need to see the products! :biggrin:

 

[Ligget]

I agree with Hank, we need to see what you produce with these toys!

 

[mark james]

Toys will get evil unless allowed to play! You wouldn't want evil toys.:alien:

 

[Curly]

Careful, the DRO display looks like it might topple the Mill.

Nah, just a little envious.

 

[BRobbins629]

All that's missing are a few stepper motors.