You're very welcome Joe, and glad to help. What I was thinking is that the Buck Ajust-tru backplate is quite thick, so that it enters the chuck body deep enough for the chuck's 4 Adjust-tru screws to bear against. This design makes for a very tight coupling with much reduced overhang...
Joe, I think you'll find that the "adjust-tru" feature is a part of the Buck's D1-3 backplate ... at least, it is on mine. So, a standard D1-3 backplate won't do what you want.
Hi,
Your ad title mentions having some Mitutoyo indicators for sale, but I do not see any listed. Do you have any dial test indicators available?
Thank you,
.. Gregg
VetteracerX,
Here's a link to the steady I modded for my SM:
Buy Steady Centre Rest For Cx708 at Busy Bee Tools
It was pretty straightforward work, and all that's needed is a bridge plate for the top of the bed to pick up the new steady. You could probably do it in less time than you'll spend...
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