Added A Dro And Other Things To My Bridgeport Mill

modela

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I finally found a good deal on a new Fagor DRO for my Bridgeport mill. I also added a few other things at the same time including a shelf and some rubber flaps to catch cuttings. Wanting a good place for the display, I opted to make a bracket and attach it to the adjacent cabinet. What a great addition a DRO is.
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A tray of wood adds some needed space. Also attached is a rubber bib.
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The Fagor Quill scale was the easiest to add.
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Brackets were easy to install. I also added protectors at the back and side.
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Your only regret regarding the DRO is that you didn't buy it sooner! Congrats!

Bruce
 
Great job, The DRO will be very handy as well as the shelf. The rubber apron will work well also. If I may ask, did you purchase the DRO from a supplier? Ive been looking for one also.
Martin W
 
Great job, The DRO will be very handy as well as the shelf. The rubber apron will work well also. If I may ask, did you purchase the DRO from a supplier? Ive been looking for one also.
Martin W
I bought it on ebay. Industryrecycles was the merchant. They had several. Although it was for a 42" Bridgeport, I could use it on my 36". It was cheap at $600. They sold out quite quickly. I have purchased clamps, tools, and other things from them.

Goo luck.
 
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