In an older life, I taught accounting at MacEwan for about 30 years, retiring in 2006. Always have been a woodworking enthusiast, and dabbled in machining to make useful stuff for my woodworking. Now have a share in a decent lathe, plus my own two milling machines - neither of which have DRO - something I want to add. I just offered my larger MM for sale on Kijiji, and one of your mewmbers referred me to this group, which I am delighted to join. I either want to sell my larger Grizzly MM (Model 9977) - or, update it with both DRO and a proper motor with a VFD. I had an accident early this year (not related to machining) and am just now getting back to using my left arm again, so I am hoping to find someone to install a Chinese DRO on this. If I do that, it will not be sold - at least, not right away. Please let me know if you are interested and experienced at this sort of thing, and we will discuss further. including remuneration.
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Greetings from a new/old guy in Edmonton
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Nice to have you here. I saw your ad on Kijiji. I installed a dro on a very similar milling machine as yours. It was bought off Aliexpress very reasonably and I am happy with it. If the lack of a dro on your machine is the only thing you do not like about it I sure would you encourage you to pursue the option of putting one on it. I am on the other end of the province or else I would be happy to assist you but it really isn't that bad of a job. If you have questions or concerns about an installation or purchase I can guarantee that there are alot of qualified members here that can answer your question.
Welcome Brian. I live in St. Albert and would be happy to assist you installing your DRO. I am retired from NAIT and have plenty of spare time. I have installed a couple of DRO's. It's a fussy job but not too difficult.
Thanks for the encouragement. I probably have the skills to install the DRO properly, but I lack flexibility. Certainly appreciate the offers of assistance I have so far received. Much appreciated.
Thanks, John for the offer to help. Over this weekend I will decide which way I want to go. Much appreciated.
Tom, I appreciate your encouragement. Thanks!
Brian if your want to be involved in a DRO install before doing your own, I will be adding a 3 axis system to my new mill when it arrives in early August.
The new mill has been delayed until late August or early September. I'll let you know when I start to set it up.
Brian if you are interested there is a very good video series posted by Clough42 on YouTube documenting his DRO install. He is very detail oriented and does a great job so the 4 part series is worth watching.