Mini Lathe DRO Mount

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Thanks to the lockdown, I finally tackled a project that had been collecting dust on my workbench for years... If it was gathering so much dust, it must not be essential. And it's not! But it's still pretty cool and handy. DRO was purchased online, no big deal. I secured the DRO to the brackets using M3 bolds and nuts, while an existing M5 screw held the threads dial in place. Two more M5 screws were needed for the other end, which required drilling and tapping. Be cautious when drilling into cast iron - it's surprisingly soft!