Originally Posted by
efinkg
Would models such as the Grizzley iGaging with remote display be good options for the Taig. I'm a little torn because I love the idea of the rotary encoders, it seems like a wonderfully slick way of mounting, but the sliding should be more accurate in theory, although these have a .001 accuracy so my mileage may vary. Reports seem to be pretty favorable, will I just be furious with them, having been used to things like Bridgeports with glass scales and a Hurco with 10,000 count encoders and ballscrews, or will they be plenty accurate for a Taig?
The iGaging style scales are a good improvement over the earlier versions, and remove a number of the problems. When Scott has it back in stock, the DRO550 will take up to 5 of them and display them on it's LED display.
Re 'handcranks' - all the CR machines I've had came with handcranks ... must get around to making some sleeves up so they can fit the 1/4" shaft on the motors, and recycle them ... but the handles wit the drop down crank are a little safer when using CNC, and a few of my customers have fitted them.
Lester Caine - G8HFL
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