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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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