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Lee Rogers	17/04/2020 08:14:38
203 forum posts	I have an Amolco free standing mill and am looking to fit a 2 axis DRO. Has anyone done this ? There's not a lot of space to play with and travel is already quite limited. Also do I go for glass or magnetic scales?
Mike Crossfield	17/04/2020 08:33:36
286 forum posts 36 photos	Magnetic scales and read heads are more compact than optical equivalents, and therefore easier to install if space is tight. I used M-DRO magnetic scales for the install on my Dore Westbury mill, and they fitted in quite nicely after I designed my own mounting brackets. There are some photos in my album. Mike
Lynne	17/04/2020 09:48:04
117 forum posts 32 photos	Had a look at Mike Crossfield's album ref. magnetic scales. Soon got fed up of having to adjust the screen to see . full picture's. Arc's advert, no problem Lynne .
Mike Crossfield	17/04/2020 11:40:19
286 forum posts 36 photos	Lynne Rather baffled by your comments. What was the problem viewing the pictures in my album? Also don't understand the reference to Arc. As far I am aware Arc don't sell magnetic DROs.
Lee Rogers	19/04/2020 15:40:55
203 forum posts	Thanks Mike , no problem with the album pics and they confirm my thoughts on the problem. I am going to lose a little travel but I think the benefits outweigh the loss. I'm 10 minutes drive from Chronos but of course I can't go there for a looksee and measure up, very frustrating.

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