scale mounting on a MILL

[Carpenter84]

Nice work Ken. Looked like it came together real nicely.

[34_40]

I really like the cover or shield over the scale.  I think that's the best one I've seen.

[PJB]

Yes looks great Ken.    Are the ends of the cover 3D printed?


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[Carpenter84]

Those are the bog standard splash guards that come with the chinese DRO's. I have 6 or 7 spares in my drawers.

[kvt85]

Those are the ends that came with the scales I ordered.  Problem is they can come loose so I have thought about gluing them
and seal behind them

[Carpenter84]

the set seen in my photo came with tiny screws. I've done both silicone them in place as well as put M3 screws in.

A good point to make about these scales - a problem that cropped its ugly head up today - if the glass scale gets wet, they stop working...
I've been running with a lot of coolant lately on the lathe, the X scale stopped working today. that means I have to take it apart and physically clean the glass. a rather large pain... Doesnt happen often, but does happen... always idiot check your work/numbers...