Hey Adam, I've got an trick that i'd like to share with you. Make photocopies of the Quick Start Guide on some thick paper and have them laminated. Pop a hole in the upper corner and slide a key ring through the hole. Then you can hang the instructions right next to the mill where you can reach them anytime you need a reference. Since they'll be laminated, you don't have to worry about getting them greasy or wet. Then keep the original copy in a safe spot in a filing cabinet in the office. Thanks for all your hints, tips, and tricks and thanks for posting.
Adam , it's nice to see sponsors stepping up & providing quality products in support of this channel and many others. Aside from viewer appreciation gifts which are Awesome, I do enjoy how much the Vendors have recognized the value of this type of promotion to the trade from RUclips, Its about time they all step up
Really like their way of mounting the arm and allowing easy adjustment in all directions - could've used something like that when I put DROs on my lathe! Ended up milling out several weird-shaped brackets to fit....
Hello Adam, Thanks for a very timely video. I just received my mill DRO and have to mount it one of these days (Between shop construction now that winter is over). I did buy a Chinese version which was affordable at $280 3 axis delivered. Couldn't justify the more expensive ones for a column mill in my home shop. I may even buy the $200 2 axis version for my lathe if this one works out. Glass scales but I am not rough on my machines so I think they will last just fine. Finding a good location for the X axis will be the trick where it doesn't eat up my 7" of travel. At any rate I am watching your operation with great interest. Take care. Doug
I would be more worried about the accuracy of the cheap units. I haven't used them so I don't know, but I'd rather buy something I know is a quality item as an investment rather then cheaping out.
Hi Adam, really enjoy your channel :-) Also great to see the Newall brand still going strong. I worked on Newall crankshaft grinders as my first job out of my apprenticeship in 2001. I was a shift maintenance electrician and we had around 20 or so Newall machines for grinding centre mains, intermediate mains and pins on four and six cylinder Perkins' crankshafts - these machines mostly dated from the '70's and 80's. The machines were 'fully automatic' other than load and unload, but the setters and operators really had to know their jobs to keep then running efficiently and within SPC limits! The finished diameters were reached to within a few tenths using closed-loop control though the measurement systems were from Marposs, not Newall. We also had some monster multi-wheel grinders from Norton (intermains, main, flange and stub on a six cylinder crank all rough finished in one op!), pin mills from Boehringer and Heller (terrifyingly complex control on the Heller), spline rollers from Grob (stunning mechanical engineering), lappers from Nagel (dirty, horrible things) and drill/ream/tap machines from Pollard. All of these single purpose machines - many with just relay controlled sequences - (and men) have been replaced with about six CNC machines since I left fifteen years ago. I loved my job there. I also had the pleasure of working with some fantastic electricians that taught me things you could never learn at college or from a book. Great days!
Well done. I've got to fit a reader on the Z axis on a lathe at work (about 15 feet long), this helps me get my head around what's involved. Be a bit more involved tho, but yeh, dial gauge etc. There's a casting there to accommodate it, see how I go............... Yeh, metric, like Brian Streufert says, luv it!!!!
Thanks for the video, Adam, I love your stuff! The 2-man job shop I work at has 2 manual mills with broken Y-axis DRO's, and I've really been wanting to fix them. Got me some inspiration now! Can't wait for the X axis...
Been awaiting this one!! Excellent!! Your metric viewers from across the pond are likely revelling in this series lol. Can't go wrong with machine tools and accessories made in the good ole UK. Just like American made, tooling made in England is top tier kit. I am really considering a Newall. The price is great.
A good thing about a DRO is both standards are just a button press away. UK is over the hump of converting to Metric, but it'll still be a while until we don't have to deal with both on a regular basis.
Neat watching this DRO install Adam. The scales and encoders for that DRO look more beefy and just better quality than what Mr. Fenner put on his Rutland lathe, but then again, Fenner's Rutland lathe is a smaller machine than the Do-All mill is. Also, unlike Mr. Fenner, you're not having to do some serious rehabbing work to your Do-All first before putting the readout on. I gasped when your drill broke through the casting so suddenly that first time! Thought for sure you'd snapped that brand-new bit off within the knee and so a major problem on your hands! I and dad have both been there and done that on drills suddenly breaking through and the bit then snapping off.
Boy Adam, I'm really falling behind in your videos! I see this was done about 10 months ago and I'm in the process of mounting my DRO to my new mill!! Looks good buddy!
That's a nice DRO I've not seen the round scales before. I'm getting ready to put scales and a BLUDRO unit on my little Clausing mill. It looks like it is much easier than the DRO install on my lathe.
Awesome vid Adam. Learned a lot today, since I havn´t mounted this system before. Me and my boss are looking for a x,y,z system to put on a lathe at work, and we definatly will look in to this one thanks to you :). keep up your good work. BTW, it was nice to see some Metric going on in the shop as well :)
You thinking about getting the DP500 for the lathe? I know I'd sure love to get one for mine. Gonna have to wait a while though. At least you see how they get installed now.
Yes, I would really like the DP500 for the lathe its a very nice product/package however, you know DRO Pro's are going to be at the Bash this year and most likely going to want us to use the product so lets discuss this there in June.
Next stop prototrax?! I use it at work, you'd love it when you get used to it. In anyway a read out is the way to go, not living life 0.200" at a time, you'll be loving it!
Adam, there is a simple way for the metric system threads to know what size to drill. All you need to do is to substract the pitch from the OD thread size. For example if you have a M8 x 1.5 then your drill needed is 8 - 1.5 = 6.5 mm (which is your drill size Hope that this tip helps others as well.
Great share Adam , Fenner put one on his lathe a while back ,I watched the process .. Looks like the careful leveling and measuring makes it a good install ! Thumbs up ..
Excellent install Abom. I saw Abom torque being applied to those taps, but carefully of course! Thanks! I do, however second the comment to round off those aluminum guard corners... :)
I always wondered how those after market DROs mount. Mostly in the second axis. Thanks for this mini series :) btw It fun to see we still use RS-232 in these days. Because USB Simply isn't as robust against interference and doesn't even remotely have the range.
Thank you for posting this video series. I am getting ready to install a Newall DRO on my JET Mill. May I ask the make & model of the Ratcheting Tap Holder at the 8:44 & 16:22 point? Are you happy with it?
Hi Adam. The Newall is a great unit. Can I be impertinent and ask why you did not go for the 3 axis unit for the mill. It would be mighty handy to have a readout for the knee as well. Maybe when you get another unit for the lathe you could get the 3 axis unit and swap it and a scale over to the Doall. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next episode. regards from the UK
Hi Adam. Safety glasses even when tapping good example to set. Thanks for the recommendation I've been thinking about which DRO to get and being from the UK myself it will be good on the postage. Great video thanks.
looks good. gave some ideas to mount mine I can't afford a newall I'm starting out with an igaging ezview. Then I will probably go with that wifi unit that Randy Richards shown on his channel. Thanks for sharing. I will see you at the NYCNC open house.
Hey adam great install. Something I noticed with your aluminum cover for the rod, I think that you would put the spacer washer on first then put the aluminum cover on top of the sacer. That way the angle covers more of the rod and it will give you clearance down the side of the machine just incase the machine casting isn't perfectly flat. Just my 2 cents..
Would prob work fine that way too, but I could see the small gap collecting chips too. I seen the angle's mounted on other machines this way so it was in my mind to install it the way I did.
I would have thought you would have wanted to mount the leveling pads on the mill before you installed the DRO scales and readers, but I guess there is enough adjustability in the mounting hardware so that where the holes are drilled and tapped don't have to be 100% precise.
As a Brit is so good to see a UK product getting an endorsement from such as yourself with the high regard folk have for you and your opinion. ( Rant warning ) Beginning with Thatcher, who devastated the UK industrial base, successive governments have continued to ignore this essential part of the economy but despite this there has been a small resurgence in the industry and it is fantastic to see. It seems that all government cares about these days is using money to make money for all their friends and screw the average guy, or gal, just trying to make ends meet and bring up their families right. Makes me so angry but folk are just terrified to raise their heads above the wall for fear of being hung, drawn and quartered. Whole lot of 'em should be made to work down 't pit for a month and then they should be forced to live on unemployment benefit for the rest of the year. Blah blah blah ( Rant over )
love those scales they expand and contract with temp at the same rate as the iron so all weather accuracy and also I know newall and anilam both have either linear or segmented error compensation use an edge finder and messure some stuff of different lengths like your best 123's something longer maybe Ive gotta heidenhain nd 780 ill have to put some scales together for there the 1 vpp or 11 uApp those are magnetic but I think ttl logic level reall common dosent matter the'll last fore ever
7:45 Good to see you've got some new drills. I'd personally would of got Milwaukee as the torque they state is what you get (and then some) where as other manufacturers are well under what they state. But I know you love DeWALT. You should check out ChuckE2009 as he praises them.
I remember there's hydraulic lines within in the case of the K&T. Is it the same on this one and did you look out for these hydraulic lines when drilling into the case?
Watched another D.R.O. installation where the fellow was using a battery drill to power tap an M5 x 0.8 thread into a blind hole in the same general place on a Bridgeport type turret mill. Freehand, with no guidance aids. Real scary, but he did it without turning the tap to shrapnel.
That looks like a nice DRO kit, how sensitive to vibrations and impacts are those reader heads and rails? Do you plan to install DRO's on your lathes as well? BTW: It's kind strange to see a "Abom" drilling with a cordless drill! ;)
Great video Adam, I've been talking with Newall about getting some of their linear encoders for my ProtoTrak CNC conversion. The old Prototrak rotary encoders give occasional positioning errors which can be very frustrating. I've been wondering how to mount the Newall spherosyn encoders on my Lagun mill.
Hey Adam, looking good so far. What is the accuracy of this DRO stated by manufacture ? So you like metric eh. Even as just a hobby machinist (kind of) I switch back and forth from metric to standard. Heck all Cadillac's were metric as far back as 1980 something, I think I just used 4 sizes to repair engines 8, 10, 15 and 18. It's the pitches that well get ya. God Bless Ya Dave
Hi Adam Thanks for the video I am installing as well how do you determine where the travel bar is set ? I have a 12x30 kit for my Mill looks like your about 1.5 inches away from the front ? Thanks
I agree with you however for some of us it is not a choice. On a limited budget we have to do without if the expensive ones are the only option. I have seen quite a few chinese versions on different channels with no problems listed so I am optimistic. Take care.
Hi Adam, any reason not to get a 3 or 4 axis DRO? Cost is an obvious thing, but a few $100 more for full axis readout... I want to add a 4 axis (combined quill and knee) whenever I get to build a new shop and buy a mill. I like the DROpros models from an appearance standpoint (button layout) but since I have never actually used one your thoughts are appreciated.
I like the quality of Newall, but was on a budget so I settled for the 2 axis. I do love a Z axis on the knee though. I did however since then order a Mitutoya quill z axis kit since KBC sent me a nice promo code for a discount.
I just looked up what a 3 axis display and 3 scales would cost for 9x42 Bridgeport mill. Almost 3500 dollars for that amount I could nearly retrofit to a CNC that would have a DRO.
Yeah that power cord would seriously mess up my OCD man. I would have to take care of that even before I started on that project. in fact I would probably replace it. LOL
@ 20:22, Maybe try some of these: www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/strapDuplicator.php?clickkey=7128 I've got a set of all of them, standard and inverted, and they're great! Lookin good, so far!!!
Adam I want to send you some info about thread chasers for your geometric die heads. Is there an e-mail address I can use ? It has a connection with Mr Pete and I think you'll find it worthwhile. Thanks
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Hey Adam, I've got an trick that i'd like to share with you. Make photocopies of the Quick Start Guide on some thick paper and have them laminated. Pop a hole in the upper corner and slide a key ring through the hole. Then you can hang the instructions right next to the mill where you can reach them anytime you need a reference. Since they'll be laminated, you don't have to worry about getting them greasy or wet. Then keep the original copy in a safe spot in a filing cabinet in the office. Thanks for all your hints, tips, and tricks and thanks for posting.
Yep, good tip. On the C80 i did that exact thing except put them in a binder.
Adam , it's nice to see sponsors stepping up & providing quality products in support of this channel and many others.
Aside from viewer appreciation gifts which are Awesome, I do enjoy how much the Vendors have recognized the value of this type of promotion to the trade from RUclips, Its about time they all step up
i didn't even realize it was this easy to install a DRO. amazing how much precision you get from such simplicity.
Your dad would be really proud of you for getting your infrastructure set up so nicely.
Very glad to see this video. 20+ years ago I did one @ my job. Now I'm doing it on my own mill. THANKS.
Good to see some very high quality British made equipment exported and appreciated.
Really like their way of mounting the arm and allowing easy adjustment in all directions - could've used something like that when I put DROs on my lathe! Ended up milling out several weird-shaped brackets to fit....
Thanks for the video Adam! It's great to see more of your work showing up on RUclips. Hope things are going well for you.
Thanks Rick. I have been working on several new videos to share, that way I have a few ahead of time ready to publish.
Abom in metric, glorious!
Well, apparently some of the bolts supplied were in "imperial", gotta love when everything is a jumbled mess of different threads.
I think the Imperial ones was something Adam had himself :P
Hello Adam, Thanks for a very timely video. I just received my mill DRO and have to mount it one of these days (Between shop construction now that winter is over). I did buy a Chinese version which was affordable at $280 3 axis delivered. Couldn't justify the more expensive ones for a column mill in my home shop. I may even buy the $200 2 axis version for my lathe if this one works out. Glass scales but I am not rough on my machines so I think they will last just fine. Finding a good location for the X axis will be the trick where it doesn't eat up my 7" of travel. At any rate I am watching your operation with great interest. Take care. Doug
I would be more worried about the accuracy of the cheap units. I haven't used them so I don't know, but I'd rather buy something I know is a quality item as an investment rather then cheaping out.
Hi Adam, really enjoy your channel :-)
Also great to see the Newall brand still going strong. I worked on Newall crankshaft grinders as my first job out of my apprenticeship in 2001. I was a shift maintenance electrician and we had around 20 or so Newall machines for grinding centre mains, intermediate mains and pins on four and six cylinder Perkins' crankshafts - these machines mostly dated from the '70's and 80's. The machines were 'fully automatic' other than load and unload, but the setters and operators really had to know their jobs to keep then running efficiently and within SPC limits! The finished diameters were reached to within a few tenths using closed-loop control though the measurement systems were from Marposs, not Newall.
We also had some monster multi-wheel grinders from Norton (intermains, main, flange and stub on a six cylinder crank all rough finished in one op!), pin mills from Boehringer and Heller (terrifyingly complex control on the Heller), spline rollers from Grob (stunning mechanical engineering), lappers from Nagel (dirty, horrible things) and drill/ream/tap machines from Pollard. All of these single purpose machines - many with just relay controlled sequences - (and men) have been replaced with about six CNC machines since I left fifteen years ago. I loved my job there. I also had the pleasure of working with some fantastic electricians that taught me things you could never learn at college or from a book. Great days!
Well done. I've got to fit a reader on the Z axis on a lathe at work (about 15 feet long), this helps me get my head around what's involved. Be a bit more involved tho, but yeh, dial gauge etc. There's a casting there to accommodate it, see how I go...............
Yeh, metric, like Brian Streufert says, luv it!!!!
Thanks for the video, Adam, I love your stuff! The 2-man job shop I work at has 2 manual mills with broken Y-axis DRO's, and I've really been wanting to fix them. Got me some inspiration now! Can't wait for the X axis...
Thanks for the DRO install video. I'm going to to put one on my 1961 Bridgeport. Great stuff!
Been awaiting this one!! Excellent!! Your metric viewers from across the pond are likely revelling in this series lol. Can't go wrong with machine tools and accessories made in the good ole UK. Just like American made, tooling made in England is top tier kit. I am really considering a Newall. The price is great.
Thanks Brian, yes the metric guys are probably loving this one. I really like this DRO. Newall is good stuff.
A good thing about a DRO is both standards are just a button press away. UK is over the hump of converting to Metric, but it'll still be a while until we don't have to deal with both on a regular basis.
Doesn´t the UK produce Mazak lathes...
The UK is the location of one of their manufacturing facilities.
+Da vid or machining centres
Neat watching this DRO install Adam. The scales and encoders for that DRO look more beefy and just better quality than what Mr. Fenner put on his Rutland lathe, but then again, Fenner's Rutland lathe is a smaller machine than the Do-All mill is. Also, unlike Mr. Fenner, you're not having to do some serious rehabbing work to your Do-All first before putting the readout on. I gasped when your drill broke through the casting so suddenly that first time! Thought for sure you'd snapped that brand-new bit off within the knee and so a major problem on your hands! I and dad have both been there and done that on drills suddenly breaking through and the bit then snapping off.
That last picture in your videos gets me every time!
Thanks for the on hand Video Abom 79. Great to see the mounting with a very cool and neat hand. Thanks once again.
I actually have a frame of reference for all the measurements now! Awesome! Looking forward to the rest of the series
That was real good Adam, I like the Design of the Newall, it looks like a smooth and painless install.
Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks.
Wasn't too bad, once you get it all figured out and the tools you need ready.
Nice work Adam. Looking forward to part 2.
Boy Adam,
I'm really falling behind in your videos!
I see this was done about 10 months ago and I'm in the process of mounting my DRO to my new mill!!
Looks good buddy!
Watching Abom while rendering mine a great way to close out the day
I had a Newall dro on a small mill great bit of kit Your install will be a "propper job"
Congrats! Your off and running now. Enjoy!
That's a nice DRO I've not seen the round scales before. I'm getting ready to put scales and a BLUDRO unit on my little Clausing mill. It looks like it is much easier than the DRO install on my lathe.
Awesome vid Adam. Learned a lot today, since I havn´t mounted this system before. Me and my boss are looking for a x,y,z system to put on a lathe at work, and we definatly will look in to this one thanks to you :). keep up your good work. BTW, it was nice to see some Metric going on in the shop as well :)
They make this one in a lathe package, but only in 2 axis... :)
Great install Adam, looking real good so far!
Thanks Ray! I feel like a pro now! LOL!
Your a pro in my book brother, you need to swing by my place and we can install a Newall on the lathe! Looking forward to Part Two!
You thinking about getting the DP500 for the lathe? I know I'd sure love to get one for mine. Gonna have to wait a while though. At least you see how they get installed now.
Yes, I would really like the DP500 for the lathe its a very nice product/package however, you know DRO Pro's are going to be at the Bash this year and most likely going to want us to use the product so lets discuss this there in June.
Next stop prototrax?! I use it at work, you'd love it when you get used to it. In anyway a read out is the way to go, not living life 0.200" at a time, you'll be loving it!
Adam, there is a simple way for the metric system threads to know what size to drill. All you need to do is to substract the pitch from the OD thread size.
For example if you have a M8 x 1.5 then your drill needed is 8 - 1.5 = 6.5 mm (which is your drill size
Hope that this tip helps others as well.
Yes I understand that, subtract pitch to get you close.
Great share Adam , Fenner put one on his lathe a while back ,I watched the process .. Looks like the careful leveling and measuring makes it a good install ! Thumbs up ..
Excellent install Abom. I saw Abom torque being applied to those taps, but carefully of course! Thanks! I do, however second the comment to round off those aluminum guard corners... :)
Thanks for the great video! I am going to install a DRO on my Bridgeport. I was not sure how difficult it would be. Thanks for the explanation.
I always wondered how those after market DROs mount. Mostly in the second axis. Thanks for this mini series :)
btw It fun to see we still use RS-232 in these days.
Because USB Simply isn't as robust against interference and doesn't even remotely have the range.
Loved that how you used an unholy marriage between metric and imperial to transfer marks onto that aluminium plate. :)
16:00 - how can that brushless dewalt drill cast iron? I got the same one and have no torque what so ever. Made it seem too easy.
Nice! I'd have been nervously using a guide block for the drill and tap.
Thank you for posting this video series. I am getting ready to install a Newall DRO on my JET Mill.
May I ask the make & model of the Ratcheting Tap Holder at the 8:44 & 16:22 point? Are you happy with it?
Hi Adam. The Newall is a great unit. Can I be impertinent and ask why you did not go for the 3 axis unit for the mill. It would be mighty handy to have a readout for the knee as well. Maybe when you get another unit for the lathe you could get the 3 axis unit and swap it and a scale over to the Doall. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the next episode. regards from the UK
Hi Adam. Safety glasses even when tapping good example to set. Thanks for the recommendation I've been thinking about which DRO to get and being from the UK myself it will be good on the postage. Great video thanks.
looks good. gave some ideas to mount mine I can't afford a newall I'm starting out with an igaging ezview. Then I will probably go with that wifi unit that Randy Richards shown on his channel. Thanks for sharing. I will see you at the NYCNC open house.
Hey adam great install. Something I noticed with your aluminum cover for the rod, I think that you would put the spacer washer on first then put the aluminum cover on top of the sacer. That way the angle covers more of the rod and it will give you clearance down the side of the machine just incase the machine casting isn't perfectly flat. Just my 2 cents..
Would prob work fine that way too, but I could see the small gap collecting chips too. I seen the angle's mounted on other machines this way so it was in my mind to install it the way I did.
I would have thought you would have wanted to mount the leveling pads on the mill before you installed the DRO scales and readers, but I guess there is enough adjustability in the mounting hardware so that where the holes are drilled and tapped don't have to be 100% precise.
Love that ratcheting T handle you got , like to get one of those myself
I know, I was thinkin'.. wait, how the heck did I get through all these years mechanicing without this. Seriously.
As a Brit is so good to see a UK product getting an endorsement from such as yourself with the high regard folk have for you and your opinion.
( Rant warning ) Beginning with Thatcher, who devastated the UK industrial base, successive governments have continued to ignore this essential part of the economy but despite this there has been a small resurgence in the industry and it is fantastic to see. It seems that all government cares about these days is using money to make money for all their friends and screw the average guy, or gal, just trying to make ends meet and bring up their families right. Makes me so angry but folk are just terrified to raise their heads above the wall for fear of being hung, drawn and quartered. Whole lot of 'em should be made to work down 't pit for a month and then they should be forced to live on unemployment benefit for the rest of the year. Blah blah blah ( Rant over )
Adam, Metric is quite easy for taping drill. Take the pitch off the diameter and that's the tapping hole size. 8mm-1.25pitch=6.75mm
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love those scales they expand and contract with temp at the same rate as the iron so all weather accuracy and also I know newall and anilam both have either linear or segmented error compensation use an edge finder and messure some stuff of different lengths like your best 123's something longer maybe Ive gotta heidenhain nd 780 ill have to put some scales together for there the 1 vpp or 11 uApp those are magnetic but I think ttl logic level reall common dosent matter the'll last fore ever
7:45 Good to see you've got some new drills.
I'd personally would of got Milwaukee as the torque they state is what you get (and then some) where as other manufacturers are well under what they state. But I know you love DeWALT.
You should check out ChuckE2009 as he praises them.
Dude, You got the New-all on the Do-all Cool.
The Newall That you Do-all well ...
Hah, we laughed pretty much at the same point when that drill bit got caught. I was thinking the same thing "Oh crap, did he break it off??"
Reads the manual.. good for you. :) And BTW the battery drill has some torque!
that was an awesome watch! thanks for sharing Adam!
10:00 for such a precision operation shouldn't you be using the stare-at-eet level? :)
I remember there's hydraulic lines within in the case of the K&T. Is it the same on this one and did you look out for these hydraulic lines when drilling into the case?
I'd be nervous drilling those holes into the castings.
Watched another D.R.O. installation where the fellow was using a battery drill to power tap an M5 x 0.8 thread into a blind hole in the same general place on a Bridgeport type turret mill. Freehand, with no guidance aids.
Real scary, but he did it without turning the tap to shrapnel.
Nice work Adam
That looks like a nice DRO kit, how sensitive to vibrations and impacts are those reader heads and rails?
Do you plan to install DRO's on your lathes as well?
BTW: It's kind strange to see a "Abom" drilling with a cordless drill! ;)
Hi Abom, one question. How these sensors works? It is like a mouse that reads by "take pictures" or it is using a encoder? Thanks
I noticed you do not reverse your tap every once in a while to "break the chips". Is reversing the tap a little bit when tapping not needed?
Not necessary on cast iron.
Great video Adam, I've been talking with Newall about getting some of their linear encoders for my ProtoTrak CNC conversion. The old Prototrak rotary encoders give occasional positioning errors which can be very frustrating. I've been wondering how to mount the Newall spherosyn encoders on my Lagun mill.
Got some noisy neighbors Adam lol good vid cant wait for next install
Looks good Adam nice job.
Hey Adam, looking good so far. What is the accuracy of this DRO stated by manufacture ? So you like metric eh. Even as just a hobby machinist (kind of) I switch back and forth from metric to standard. Heck all Cadillac's were metric as far back as 1980 something, I think I just used 4 sizes to repair engines 8, 10, 15 and 18. It's the pitches that well get ya. God Bless Ya Dave
Hi Adam Thanks for the video I am installing as well how do you determine where the travel bar is set ? I have a 12x30 kit for my Mill looks like your about 1.5 inches away from the front ?
Thanks
1/4 ratchet on bench and 5mm tap, definitely not abom sized tools this week!
Will the paint thickness on the machine significantly affect the accuracy of the reading?
I agree with you however for some of us it is not a choice. On a limited budget we have to do without if the expensive ones are the only option. I have seen quite a few chinese versions on different channels with no problems listed so I am optimistic. Take care.
What influenced you decision to go with the 2 axis & add the 3rd at a later date?
Round that top corner of your shield or buy a box of band aids Adam.
I want to know the correct way to split the hole in the circle
Abom in metric nahh I'm dreaming . Greatest job
Don't forget to give a thumbs up. Often I start these videos and am so into them that I almost forget to hit the like button.
Are those Magnetic scales ? I installed glass scales on my mill, yours look pretty bullet proof.
That's awesome man !
What about lock tight on them steel bolts into the cast iron body is that not a concern for you ?
where did you get the rachet tap handle
Nice job Abom.
Adam - first time comment. What happened to the "x" axis crank? We need to find you one that matches the quality of your work...LOL
I think it got bumped at some point in it's life. The mill used to sit in one of the main ally's through the shop.
Hi Adam, any reason not to get a 3 or 4 axis DRO? Cost is an obvious thing, but a few $100 more for full axis readout... I want to add a 4 axis (combined quill and knee) whenever I get to build a new shop and buy a mill. I like the DROpros models from an appearance standpoint (button layout) but since I have never actually used one your thoughts are appreciated.
I like the quality of Newall, but was on a budget so I settled for the 2 axis. I do love a Z axis on the knee though. I did however since then order a Mitutoya quill z axis kit since KBC sent me a nice promo code for a discount.
can I put a x y dro on lathe and use the y as the z
They make this in a lathe kit as well. On this unit it's not even marked x, y, or Z. you just know which display is for what axis.
I just looked up what a 3 axis display and 3 scales would cost for 9x42 Bridgeport mill. Almost 3500 dollars for that amount I could nearly retrofit to a CNC that would have a DRO.
can those scales be shortened or do you have to order the right size?
I don't think you can cut them up yourselves and they still be accurate. They are calibrated from the factory.
Abom79 okay thanks for your reply👍
How do the reader read the scale? I don't know if you plan on explaining this in another video, but I started to wonder whilst I watched this video :D
You need one on the K&T too.
Nicely done Adam, I cringe when I see you pulling on a wrench, big or small, but of course you know how to harness that Abom Torque by now. lol
adam looking good.
very neat job
definitely not cheap but looks like a nice piece of kit.
Not a bad price for a high quality unit,.
How long did that take in real time?
I spent the whole weekend on the install but that was probably 8 hours each day give or take some.
Name for the little jobber-do's... 'P-clamp'. Heyco makes 'em.
DRO, next step CNC...???
Thank you Adam for sharing :)
SI forever!
Yeah that power cord would seriously mess up my OCD man. I would have to take care of that even before I started on that project. in fact I would probably replace it. LOL
Nice to some sensible measurements :P
Like AvE would say: "You just about rode that drill into a low-earth orbit!"
@ 20:22, Maybe try some of these:
www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/strapDuplicator.php?clickkey=7128
I've got a set of all of them, standard and inverted, and they're great! Lookin good, so far!!!
Adam
I want to send you some info about thread chasers for your geometric die heads. Is there an e-mail address I can use ?
It has a connection with Mr Pete and I think you'll find it worthwhile.
Thanks
nuwall on the duwall
Your going have to straighten that handle on your mill.
That drill motor has a little torque I believe.
Yea it's a pretty good one to use. Light weight too.
Chad Prince those brushless Dewalts are really something. never really bought into the hype til I bought a few and wondered why I waited so long.