I have a Jet 1340 lathe and I want to add a DRO
First: The problem with all the brands is that the cross slide scale covers the cross slide lock.
I can't put the scale on the spindle side if I wanted to.
Do most people just go without the lock or do they make a new one somewhere else? I don't use it often but I do use it.
If you move it, where to? I've thought about drilling and tapping the top of the cross slide and placing a set screw that comes down on the top of the dove tail. The non-slidy part.
Second: Optical or Magnetic?
Third: What is the best brand for the money.
Acu-rite seems nice but pricey. DRO Pros?
Let me know what you think.
First: The problem with all the brands is that the cross slide scale covers the cross slide lock.
I can't put the scale on the spindle side if I wanted to.
Do most people just go without the lock or do they make a new one somewhere else? I don't use it often but I do use it.
If you move it, where to? I've thought about drilling and tapping the top of the cross slide and placing a set screw that comes down on the top of the dove tail. The non-slidy part.
Second: Optical or Magnetic?
Third: What is the best brand for the money.
Acu-rite seems nice but pricey. DRO Pros?
Let me know what you think.