Vevor Mini Lathe DRO mounting kit (YS-2260A)

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<p>Vevor Mini Lathe DRO mounting kit (YS-2260A).</p><p>The "Apron.STL" that I used for modelling the parts is from <a href="/tonycstech">https://www.thingiverse.com/tonycstech</a></p><p>On a small lathe it is very hard to find an acceptable mounting spot for the x-axis scale. I did decide to go for mounting it on the head stock side of the cross slide.</p><p>Disadvantages mounting scale on tail stock side of cross slide:</p><ul><li>the gib screws can no longer be adjusted (without removing the scale) unless quite some distance is kept from the cross slide</li><li>the tail stock cannot move as close to workpiece anymore</li><li>the cross slide can no longer be locked</li></ul><p>Disadvantages mounting scale on head side of cross slide:</p><ul><li>more chance that chips will conterminate the scale</li><li>toolholder cannot be moved as close to the head stock anymore</li></ul><p>Printed parts needed to mount the Z axis DRO:</p><ul><li>DRO_bracketZ.stl (1x)</li><li>DRO_plate.stl (2x)</li></ul><p>Printed parts needed to mount the X axis DRO:</p><ul><li>DRO_bracketX.stl (2x)</li><li>DRO_bracketX_Plate.stl (1x)</li><li>DRO_bracketX_CoverBracket.stl (1x)</li></ul><p>Recommended materials:</p><ul><li>PLA (75% infill)</li></ul><p>Remarks:</p><ul><li>in order to drill/tap the M4 screw holes in the apron I used the drill helpers: DRO_bracketX_DrillHelper.stl and DRO_bracketX_DrillHelper_Mirrored.stl</li><li>I did use 150 mm and 600 mm travel length glass scales (minimum required travel lengths for my lathe are 120mm and 560mm)&nbsp;</li><li>I did move the splash plate 40 mm backwards to create more space for movement of the DRO cables. I have created "DRO_bracketZ_MotorHoleCover.stl" to cover the hole to the motor compartment. I have created "DRO_bracketZ_SplashBracketT.stl" to mount the splash plate to the lathe.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>Category: Machine Tools</p>