Re: RE: DRO

In a message dated 02/10/2000 8:12:47 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
thomas.b.smith1@... writes:

<< When a DRO is installed on a
small lathe, how many axes are used? I planned to only use two, since my
small 9" swing would make it impractical to fit an encoder on the compound
rest. The problem is the feed is so coarse for the carriage, how does one
get fine control, (and at the same time, account for compound travel)?

Tom >>

Tom,
I use two axis. I took off the compound on my 10" lathe and installed a
block under my Aloris tool post. So, X and z would be OK. However, if you can
have multiple coordinate layers on your DRO, this would be nice as you could
have a zero point for your turning tool, your grooving tool, your threading
tool etc.
Peter
THRD, Inc.