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    Hello I have the same machine as you Could you advise me as to the type and source of the...

    Hello I have the same machine as you Could you advise me as to the type and source of the components to make a setup similar to yours. Cheers Al Raman
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    Janger I looked at your Home built feed It works but I am now looking at PM unit designed for bench top mills (horizontal PF-bench-ALB-310S-X) I purchased the Aline Feed from Busy Bee I asked them if it would fit They sent me drawings But No Advice. They could have said No! I learned my lesson...
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    Its vertical the one busy bee sells It hangs down and hits the base of the mill I relined that I need a horizontal set up made specifically for Mill Drills
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    Thanks to all for their inputs. I watched several DRO Pros videos and coupled with the information provided here i will make a well informed decision I have not yet settled on a provider I do like magnetic scales . I thought I had a X power feed but its a vertical i could make it work but i...
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    Hello From Thunder Bay

    Where about i live near Hymers
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    I have not picked a specific magnetic scale yet I would like to know if some are universal or some have proprietary connections it will assist me in making a final decision Cheers Al
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    Folks I have decided on magnetic scales Are the computer connections universal or are they proprietary Thanks Al
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    Tecnico Thank you very much this what I needed to get educated in DRO selection Most excellent post Cheers Al
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    I see some come with glass scales some come with magnetic scales and some come with no scales you have to purchase them separately Pfffttt and pffftt again I have to do a lot of reading and educate myself on the DRO s for sale before I buy one Cheers Al
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    so the specs give the dimensions of the heads and scales so I can check if they fit Cheers Al
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    Pfffftttt my brain just exploded Just came off the Ditron Alibaba site Information overload what should I be looking for in a reasonably priced unit what's the difference between a 3 axis $250 and $500 Cheers Al
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    Magnetic heads verse glass heads Making sure the scales are long enough 5micron verse 1 micron Thanks Al
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    Thanks for the information I am not farming out the purchase to any seond party I have been leaning Towards Ditron Cheers Al
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    Need Help in selecting a DRO for Craftex CX 601 mill drill

    Folks I am totally ignorant in selecting a unit all assistance would be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance Al
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    Hello From Thunder Bay

    Hello Folks I have monitored this site for the past month Lots of great information here I am a hobbyist my Machine collection is as follows South Bend 10K Atlas Shaper Delta 14inch band saw converted to cut metal Latest addition Craftex CX 601 My Christmas present (to self) Cheers Al
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