Kvom,
I use my quill scale mainly for drilling and boring to almost exact depth and size (within 0.001") when using the quill manually, much quicker than using the table Z axis, and does for most jobs.
If very tight accuracy is required, then I use my Z axis table power feed. It really does score on finish when boring, the surface finish is like chrome as I can slow it down to almost nothing, plus also it is a lot more rigid than the quill, which is locked up solid for high precision work.
It really is nice to have the choice.
BTW, I have no trouble with the scale to the quill, it doesn't interfere with anything at all, just as though it wasn't there.
John
I use my quill scale mainly for drilling and boring to almost exact depth and size (within 0.001") when using the quill manually, much quicker than using the table Z axis, and does for most jobs.
If very tight accuracy is required, then I use my Z axis table power feed. It really does score on finish when boring, the surface finish is like chrome as I can slow it down to almost nothing, plus also it is a lot more rigid than the quill, which is locked up solid for high precision work.
It really is nice to have the choice.
BTW, I have no trouble with the scale to the quill, it doesn't interfere with anything at all, just as though it wasn't there.
John
