Sinpo DRO? - Need a Cheap DRO for a Bridgeport Mill - Need Advice

[firestorm1284]

Hey guys, I bought a Bridgeport mill. It's a series I with the smaller 9x32 table size. I'm looking for an accurate Digital Readout on the cheap, however I still want it to work well, be accurate and repeatable, otherwise what's the point?!

So far I seem to have two choices, either the chinese scales that are similar to a calipers, or the chinese glass scales. It appears that the glass scales are slightly more accurate, but cost more.

I would also like to be able to view the readings without having to look at the little scale on the slide.

So far, I I'm looking at this one:

SINPO 3 AXIS DIGITAL READOUT DRO MILL KIT GLASS SCALE - eBay (item 260781055142 end time Jun-06-11 20:07:15 PDT)

Does anyone have any experience with the Sinpo DRO's?

Would this be worth spending the extra money over the caliper type?

Thanks!

[Me2]

Hello,
I purchased my 3 axis DRO for my Bridgeport from JJ at -

SINPO 3- axis digital readout (complete DRO kit) | eBay

Great service, communication and delivery through DHL. Installed without any problems however I made up my own mountings. Liked it so much I bought a second unit for my Hipower Lathe.

Cam

[firestorm1284]

Thanks Me2, I actually found a different listing that sells Sinpo that appears to have reasonable mounts as well. What do you think about the mounts in this auction?

SINPO 3 axis Milling Mill DRO + 3 Scale + shipping | eBay

[Me2]

G'Day Firestorm,
Yep, almost the same package as I got, mounts, shims fasteners etc. As I mentioned I manufactured my own mounts to suit my application. The mounts you get supplied are generic and can be modified to suit but I found it a much neater arrangement to make my own.

Cam