Dial indicator or dro

[chuckpilegis]

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Readout-0-150mm-Accurate-Machines/dp/B089ZSG84J/ref=sr_1_16_sspa?crid=2NTCRT8HETJ60&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5hwbS4Jz4DoCHJJMaZOG5oH2hiv5hQ0bul5k3ZKKyxJgco1-eMmfcxVCfeETyk89gz4z3Mo-lk6lC44bTGX3phjSd-qO5J49KmYJY124YYbHPSq0g1eVIsYg-Ih42yHjmlH_v9jQPcKKk2vifz7fEQ.YTWrursSDKyyGsWmE6mnE26XsMXsObrPptpHUShoQuE&dib_tag=se&keywords=4+inch+dro&qid=1767445108&sprefix=dro+4+inch,aps,139&sr=8-16-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9idGY&th=1 I dont see these or modified calipers anymore. I do see alot of dial indicators though. Talking about the taig based lathes

 

[GBCues]

I have that DRO, except I used the 500mm size, on my Taig-based lathe on the Z (long) axis. It's ideal for setting the end of the ferrule to "0" and then taking only .001-.002" off for facing purposes. I have no problem with the size of the readout on mine.

 

[epoxypop]

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Readout-0-150mm-Accurate-Machines/dp/B089ZSG84J/ref=sr_1_16_sspa?crid=2NTCRT8HETJ60&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5hwbS4Jz4DoCHJJMaZOG5oH2hiv5hQ0bul5k3ZKKyxJgco1-eMmfcxVCfeETyk89gz4z3Mo-lk6lC44bTGX3phjSd-qO5J49KmYJY124YYbHPSq0g1eVIsYg-Ih42yHjmlH_v9jQPcKKk2vifz7fEQ.YTWrursSDKyyGsWmE6mnE26XsMXsObrPptpHUShoQuE&dib_tag=se&keywords=4+inch+dro&qid=1767445108&sprefix=dro+4+inch,aps,139&sr=8-16-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9idGY&th=1 I dont see these or modified calipers anymore. I do see alot of dial indicators though. Talking about the taig based lathHere is the one i had

 

[chuckpilegis]

I like that it is made foe a taig crosslide. Looks like you would have to remove the lock for the MidAmerica

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[boogieman]

I like that it is made foe a taig crosslide. Looks like you would have to remove the lock for the MidAmerica

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I've not used that DRO but just looking at the pics, it looks like it mounts nearest the tailstock . The lock wingnut for facing is in the middle. I think it would work, but it might make for tight quarters when locking down for facing. It's interesting, not horribly priced either.

 

[epoxypop]

I like that it is made foe a taig crosslide. Looks like you would have to remove the lock for the MidAmerica

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No when i added it to the the previous lathe I epoxied an allen wrench so the lock screw was easily accessible . i just didn't like the indicator size, too small for my old eyes to read lol it might work for you

 

[chuckpilegis]

No when i added it to the the previous lathe I epoxied an allen wrench so the lock screw was easily accessible . i just didn't like the indicator size, too small for my old eyes to read lol it might work for you

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