Re: Mill DRO

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, "A. G. Eckstein" <axtein@s...>
wrote:

> Kory,
> I have to disagree with you on the cost of the home brew stuff.
>
> I built the 3 axis DRO on my mill for less than $200 INCLUDING the

used

> 486DX100 and monitor that I purchased for this purpose. Yes, I got

lucky

> and was able to get the encoders from Goldmine while they were still
> available. Yes the precision is now in the area you desire AND I

have

> learned a lot while building it. Matter of fact, I am in the process

of

> building a 2 axis to go on my lathe at this time.
>
> I feel I save a LOT and in the process, have found out how this

stuff

> works. Education is worth a lot to me, so I guess I have saved a big

heap

> over having purchased one off the shelf and installed it.
>
> Art>

Art,
I joined this list about 2 weeks ago because I would like to make
a DRO for a lathe and a mill I have in my shop. I could benefit a lot
from a discussion of how you did it. I might even be able to
contribute something. You know even a blind squirrel finds an acorn
once in a while.

Wally