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    Ditron DRO Sale on Ali

    I have already used his 3D model but like everything else, it's just not the same dimensions as the actual machine tool (CX706) that I have in my garage. I'm also pretty old school getting closer to old age pension but prefer to model everything based on my own measurements. Thanks for the info!!!!
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    Ditron DRO Sale on Ali

    This is the state of my 3D model of the CX706 cross and compound slides. The area circled in blue is where I would prefer to have the read head mounted but the spacing seems to be tight. Might have to install the head in the back of the carriage with a bracket. Is it just me or trying to find 3D...
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    Ditron DRO Sale on Ali

    Hum - ok, on my last lathe, a King 14 x 40, I had glass scales with a Mitutoyo head unit - have no idea on the TouchDRO system and magnetic scales. Did I read somewhere that TouchDRO is a one person operation? Will need to have a bit more info, from the website the head unit is $370 aside from...
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    Ditron DRO Sale on Ali

    OK guysm haven't gone thru all the replies but I'm looking at the Accusize DRO package : 2-Axis DRO Packages for Lathe Machines, Glass Scales (X, Y) Basically because I see the cross slide is the Thin version (Ditron DC10-F i beleive) which I think will fit my CX706 lathe (10 x 22) with the...
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    G-Code examples

    If you are interested in a REALLY beginner start at G-Code, the way we teach it to our students is using a first example of engraving their name on a flat plate. Basically using G00-G01-G02-G03 for starters and using very basic letter-number shapes as below: each point is 0.125 apart.
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    Chamfering tool bits

    Just look at Harvey Tools website for Chamfer Tools - Harvey Tool They have an interesting series on YouTube calles "In the Loupe", check it out!
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    Tips/Techniques Fly Cutter with indexable carbide cutter

    You can take a look at Accusize Facemills - they have them in a few sizes (1" - 2" - 3") using triangular inserts...
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    Tool Good Canadian source for Tormach TTS ER collet holders?

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    Du Québec

    Bienvenue dans le groupe - du ben bon monde toujours prêt à aider. Cheers de Sherbrooke. :)
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    Best 10" lathe?

    Just finished making drawers for my workbench, need to start making a riser block for the QCTP. Haven't used it yet, Will definately be installing a DRO on this machine (Has one on the KC, real nice addition!)
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