DRO

[Kickstart]

I'm thinking about adding a DRO to my 1977 BP, what is a good unit?

Thanks

 

[Tony Wells]

Good ones don't come cheap:

http://www.mitutoyo.com/pdf/DRO_Promo.pdf

http://www.atechauthority.com/products.asp?id=550

I hear of people going to DRO Pros, but I know nothing firsthand about them. Sony and Mitutoyo I use. Accurite is another, but not sure they are still made.

 

[Kickstart]

Good ones don't come cheap:

http://www.mitutoyo.com/pdf/DRO_Promo.pdf

http://www.atechauthority.com/products.asp?id=550

I hear of people going to DRO Pros, but I know nothing firsthand about them. Sony and Mitutoyo I use. Accurite is another, but not sure they are still made.

The good ones are almost the price of the BP :banghead:
maybe I don't really need one.

Thanks

 

[ranch23]

I have DROs on both lathe and mill, really would rather not do without them. On the mill I have the touch probe for edge finding and centering, very handy.

 

[Kickstart]

I have DROs on both lathe and mill, really would rather not do without them. On the mill I have the touch probe for edge finding and centering, very handy.

What type do you have? I'm sure they make things easier.

 

[Tony Wells]

There are lower cost alternatives. Don't be put off by the premium name brand pricing. I tossed those out for perspective, mainly.

 

[Ray C]

I have Easson which is a brand that DROpro sells. 2+ years old and going strong. The manual is written in Chinglish though so, be prepared for that.

 

[Kickstart]

I have Easson which is a brand that DROpro sells. 2+ years old and going strong. The manual is written in Chinglish though so, be prepared for that.

:rofl: I'm actually starting to understand that.

Thanks

 

[Ray C]

Me too. I work with many Asians and I speak it better than write it.

I'd love to share a funny translation error from my welding manual -it was hysterical. Might get me reprimanded though so, I'll check w/Tony first.

:rofl: I'm actually starting to understand that.

Thanks

 

[ranch23]

Mitutoyo, KC counter, 2 axis.