I suppose it's the old build-a-shop versus buy-a-shop thing. Neither way is wrong but I do tend to fall on the build side of that fence. Thanks for the answer, and to the OP nice work on the press.
Dave <--- has used a $10 used dial caliper and a few clamps as a "DRO" (dial-read-out) :embarrassed2: and will soon build a press for personal use saving about $100 :thumbup:
You are stil my hero.