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You should immediately add a DRO since it makes the machine soooooooooooooooo much nicer to use. Check out the Android tablet based TouchDRO system. It's inexpensive to make, very full featured, and wonderful to us. Having a DRO is indescribably better than counting handwheel turns and dealing with backlash.
My other mods:
http://benchtopmachineshop.blogspot.com/
You can also build a nice power table feed for under $50. I also highly recommend modifying the gibs as it helps rigidity and makes it smoother. Also add a spindle light since it's pretty cheap and easy. But seriously, get a DRO.
Well, everyone suggests a DRO first. I have been milling on a manual floor model mill for years without DRO. But maybe I will consider it now. Thanks very much for your thoughts and ideas. I'll need to spend some time reading your link. Looks very interesting. Is the $50. powere feed and gibs modification in link?
danny
Laguna, Philippines