Re: W.E.T. [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DRO cable for Lindsay Lathe DRO

Dave,
That is exactly what I used on my version of the DRO and it has
worked very well.

Art


At 11:42 AM 5/31/2006, you wrote:

>Hi Dave and All:
> Check out the larger drawing supply places that handle drawing
>board supplies. The old straight edges used a mult-stran SS cable
>that would last for a long time. Just use a pully that has a radius
>in the bottom to match the cable diameter.
> GOD'S BLESSINGS
> Bill
>
>Hi all,
>
>I'm trying to figure how to add the Lindsay DRO to my lathe. I have
>all the parts except a cable.
>
>an endless belt could work, but I would need one that is 12 feet long.
>
>
>I was thinking of an alternative of using a wire rope or stainless
>cable. the problem is in finding something that can wrap around a
>small diameter pulley with some measure or reliablility and not fray
>and break.
>
>Any suggestions ?
>
>Dave

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