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    Milling Machine Knee DRO

    I use a iGauging magnetic DRO and adapted it to my Mills Knee. Good to 0.001.Milling Machine Knee DRO-millkneedro3.jpgMilling Machine Knee DRO-millkneedro1.jpgMilling Machine Knee DRO-millkneedro2.jpg

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    Thanks Catfish! I've added your Mill Knee DRO to our Measuring and Marking category, as well as to your builder page: Catfish's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:


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    I put three of these on my mill, I am very satisfied with them.

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    Yes, they work quite well. I used the stainless mag scale units on my lathe they are a more accurate unit. I also put one on my drill press. I used a DRO Pros on the X & Y of my mill, and a Mitutoyo on the Quill. I will have to get some photos posted.



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