Atlas 12" (and maybe 10" ) dro mounting

[Backyardmachineshop]

I used little machine shops magnetic scales and touch dro, already had the set left over from a mini lathe that I gave away to a buddy.

Used a block of 1/2" x4" aluminum plate to build out the crossslide and mount the dro with the origional brackets from the kit.

This is the cleanest way I could figure out how to mount the crossslide dro to where it would function well. Ignor the center hole on the mount, that was mis-drilled

Sensor is mounted on two brass motherboard standoffs that are screwed into the carriage.

the z axis is a little rigged in but it functions perfectly . Didn't have much flat material around to make the mounting block for it.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

Good job on the scales, but you might want to rethink the placement of that outlet.

 

[Backyardmachineshop]

That particular outlet is for my toolpost grinder and a light that doesn't get plugged in much, so the covers stay on. They have gaskets it's fiiiine