Metalistico
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Can anyone point me in the right direction as to which DRO to get for my mini mill ? I have a CX612.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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DRO Recommendations
- Thread starter Metalistico
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Mini Mill DROs
So, after much poking around I have concluded that I can add basic independent 3 axis DROs to my mill for around $150 or go for integrated 3 axis systems for $250-$400. Question is.... is the extra $$ worth it? How many of those extra functions are useful on a manual mini mill? Mini Mill...
canadianhobbymetalworkers.com
ThirtyOneDriver
Johnathan (John)
Just an FYI, Craftex has a decent instruction manual for their DRO install; their DRO for that machine seems to be out of stock. https://www.busybeetools.com/products/digital-read-out-for-cx605-and-cx612.html
DPittman
Ultra Member
That's good to know because every other Craftex manual I've seen is poor. However I think you can get a much better DRO for MUCH less than that Craftex from a few other sources.
$900 cad
That's way too much. $300 cad landed from AliExpress with bigger, full feature display.
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ThirtyOneDriver
Johnathan (John)
Agreed, there are better ones for the money.
The instructions look like they'll have at least parts that are applicable to any install; more specifically the directions to do with installing the scales.
I started my search at "The DRO Pros" and then ended up finding what appears to be the same product on AliExpress - "Ditron" is the brand I have been looking at.
The instructions look like they'll have at least parts that are applicable to any install; more specifically the directions to do with installing the scales.
I started my search at "The DRO Pros" and then ended up finding what appears to be the same product on AliExpress - "Ditron" is the brand I have been looking at.
Former Member
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You are all aware that Busy Bee Tools and Grizzly Tools in the USA are owned by brothers.
BB claims to be Canadian owned?
DPittman
Ultra Member
Yes I've read that and have also read that they are cousins. Other than having some of the same or very similar merchandise, there does not seems to be much else in common with the two companies. Grizzly seems to have a pretty good customer service reputation, has a pretty good stock/availability of parts and overall has a far superior selection of merchandise.
Former Member
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My understanding is that they are brothers, BB started as a side business in British Columbia and expanded from there, whether or not its the primary business I don't know. My customer service side has been ok so far, but I deal with the office in Concord when I have issues, forget asking floor staff, ask at the right side office, in person.
Good news is that the products are the same for the most part, we just don't get the selection.
Good news is that the products are the same for the most part, we just don't get the selection.