Added A Dro And Other Things To My Bridgeport Mill

[modela]

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.

A tray of wood adds some needed space. Also attached is a rubber bib.

The Fagor Quill scale was the easiest to add.

Brackets were easy to install. I also added protectors at the back and side.

 

[BGHansen]

Your only regret regarding the DRO is that you didn't buy it sooner! Congrats!

Bruce

 

[modela]

Your only regret regarding the DRO is that you didn't buy it sooner! Congrats!

Bruce

You are right. In addition, I fussed too much about how I was going to install it.

Jim

 

[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

 

[modela]

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.