[modeleng] Re: low cost digital readout

Is a picture of your design available?

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> On Behalf Of Clif Walker
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 2:50 PM
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> Subject: [modeleng] Re: low cost digital readout
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> Hi All,
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> I made a cheap DRO for my Myford by using one of the cheapy  12" long =
DRO
> vertical units as sold at ME exhibitions by firms such as Arc =
Eurotrade.
> I think it cost =A329 plus a bit of creativity to fit it to the cross =
slide.
> The fit is semi-permanent as I have to take it off ( two screws ) when
> using
> the Vertical Slide attachment or have the Cross slide very close the =
the
> Tailstock when it gets in the way. The unit has an accuracy of half a =
thou
> and as it is not waterproof,  I have a flap of clear flexible plastic =
over
> the top of it so that it is protected from Soluble Oil.
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> Regards
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> Clif

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