This might be sort of unnecessary, as the mill is designed with a perfectly good knee elevation dial. However, I am partial to precise quill control. So I made this:
It seems a good use of the big indicator. The movable elevation rod on the bottom can swing out of the way pretty readily, and of course the indicator pops right out.
The only permanent modification is the little tab I welded onto the quill stop.
I made accommodations to hang an indicator from the lower bracket, as the bracket mounts where I usually put the indicator.
It is still sort of a work in progress, but once I am satisfied with it, I will polish and anodize it properly.
It seems a good use of the big indicator. The movable elevation rod on the bottom can swing out of the way pretty readily, and of course the indicator pops right out.
The only permanent modification is the little tab I welded onto the quill stop.
I made accommodations to hang an indicator from the lower bracket, as the bracket mounts where I usually put the indicator.
It is still sort of a work in progress, but once I am satisfied with it, I will polish and anodize it properly.
