No incomplete sentences, no dumbed down explanations, no Bubba-speak, no gratuitous attempts at humor. Quinn, you are a national treasure!

@bradensinclair9517

3 жыл бұрын

Feels like your throwing shade at ThisOldTony

@carywinsor8749

3 жыл бұрын

Truly a high level teacher.

@JohnBobRoger

Жыл бұрын

Yes she is a national treasure...Canadian that is...: )

@guerillagardener2237

5 ай бұрын

Yeah she tells the story without dumbing it down or making things too complex. Succinct!!

@puru1027

4 ай бұрын

Can not agree more. Talented for teaching. You better suit for professor than me.

FINALLY! I've watched dozens of dozens of KZread videos that use this equipment. But nobody has ever explained what DRO is and how it works. THANK YOU!

I don't know why I watched this, as I have no mill or lathe and no plans to get one any time soon, but it's still entertaining!

@Zomby_Woof

3 жыл бұрын

I think its her ability to speak trchnically, clearly, and succinctly. I was building a ramp for our bed for oue ouo who's just turned 14, and I had it playing as sort of background. If I do suddenly decide I can't live withiut a lathe, I'm betting the high points come back to me. I just nrrd a decent vise and a drill press and a good set of files. Anything beyond that I just don't have the space for. Oh... welding - I need to learn basic mig wekding.

3 years since posting and this is still helping people like me! Thanks.

@tk-cv6yz

Ай бұрын

It's 3y and two months now! 😀

Before watching your video I was asking myself do I really need a DRO, after watching, I realized I NEED a DRO. I had no idea that they had all of those functions (bolt patterns, center finders, etc.) I am brand new to milling machines (been using a drill press as a mill for a few years) and I just purchased a mill. Thanks for the awesome video, you earned yourself a subscriber :)

I just want to say thank you, not only for this video, which is excellent but for your entire library of work. Your videos are absolutely brilliant, informative, humorous and always containing the perfect level of detail for a ken hobbyist but most of all your personal enthusiasm shines through. Thanks so very much Quinn . I just learnt more about my DRO than I have in the past 5 years :-)

Installed my DROs this last weekend, on an old Rockwell mill. And I have to admit that I did so with more confidence only after watching your video. You are an excellent teacher! Thank you!

This is BY FAR the best video on this subject ever!!! Thank you!!!

Let me join the chorus: I don't own a mill or a lathe and never will yet I'm totally addicted to Quinn's YT videos. What a phenomenal instructor and that wonderfully dry sense of humor keeps me coming back for more. Absolutely brilliant.

@unkjason

Жыл бұрын

I'd like to understand her a little better. Yes the slow learner is now chiming in.

Your instructions are so much easier to understand than the CD that came with my DRO

@erichockuly9819

3 жыл бұрын

That's because the CD that came with your dro was originally written in Mandarin and then translated into Ingrish...LOL

Quinn, PLEASE keep doing these videos, they are more helpful than you will ever know. I just got a new to me Bridgeport with a Mitutoyo DRO, and I was able to be in the ball park for usage, ( this coming from an old school guy that used the dials on an 1895 vintage Van Norman mill ) , but I could find no good videos on more in depth operation of the Mitutoyo DRO. Your video got me up to bat, and making hits :-) , as your tutorial was similar for my Mitutoyo. Thanks so much for your time, you are a good teacher and explain well, I love your other videos too.

For bolt circles, instead of calculating the angle of the last hole, add one extra hole and always set the last hole to 360 degrees. i.e., the last hole is a duplicate of the first. This eliminates the possibility of miscalculating the ending angle. EDIT: as GrahamY1970 suggested, I discovered that setting the start and end angle to the same value will indeed have the same effect as laying out a 360 degree pattern on my import DRO. So if you follow the tip I gave above, your DRO might actually miscalculate the pattern. BEWARE!

@Steelcrafted

3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say that too lol

@Blondihacks

3 жыл бұрын

Now that is such a great tip that I’m kicking myself for never having thought of it!

@IkaraPentiki

3 жыл бұрын

Came to ask about this.

@TheFishingHobby

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking too 😆

@greybeardza9197

3 жыл бұрын

Quite agree Chris. The (seemingly quite good) manual that came with my DRO recommended this method IF DOING A COMPLETE CIRCLE. Only use a calculated end angle if not a complete circle - either under of over 360 degrees. While I hear everyone's gripes about the janky interface, the reason it is so is to allow for different end angles - different to 360 degrees that is. Remembering to add one extra hole is in any case easier that trying to calculate the end angle when you are drilling 57 holes!

Wow! Simple enough to follow, comprehensive enough to make me make the leap! Thanks.

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you.

This has been a huge help, thank you!!

@Blondihacks

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad I could help! Thanks for the shout out on the podcast, too! ☺️☺️

OMG! In 10 minutes, you just CLEARLY, and simply, explained features of my newly installed DRO that I had given up on figuring out by reading the so-called "instruction" booklet numerous times. I cannot Thank You enough.

The best DRO tutorial that I have ever seen!!! Thank a lot Quinn.

"and or, when frozen, moves the island" LOL These bits and pieces are truly what make your videos for me

@Blondihacks

2 жыл бұрын

More people got that joke than I expected, which is nice. 😁

Dear Quin this weekend I finished the installation of my dro on my 3 year old Precision Mathews 25 milling machine and thanks to your very clear videos I was able to adjust the machine without losing any possibilities, the x ruler is on the front and the Y ruler on the left side diagonally, it works great Sunday I made my first precision pieces with the dro I hope to learn a lot from you, thank you very much for your lessons.

Quinn your videos are just the best!! I love all the detailed information you narrate into them and your willingness to share your wisdom with guys like me that are just starting out in machine work. I dig your sense of humor and your photography is just excellent!! You are one of my "go to" channels when I bring up youtube on my TV. please keep up the excellent work, yes I am a subscriber too!

This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched on KZread. Thanks for the great content. Seriously. Great stuff.

Excellent tutorial. I have the same DRO as you, and couldn’t wait to try out those functions. Suddenly even this home gamer, was able to make a perfect whole pattern. Thank you very much.🍻

That was awesome, had my dro still in it’s box for about 4 years but now I’m feeling I might actually be able to work it out. Thanks for the inspiration and really clear explanation.

Thanks Quinn, I've been waiting for this one for quite a while. And as usual it is excellent!

Great tutorial on DROs, Quinn! Didn't know about the bolt circle and linear functions - those are incredibly useful.

As others have already stated, Excellent video and clear explanation. Great job Quin! I’ve been drooling over DRO’s, now it’s painfully obvious I need to get one.

Now I’m learning. Thanks for uploading , these things always seem so complicated but you simplify it to an understandable level.

I just bought one of these. I appreciate your super approachable video!

Quin - you do such an excellent job of describing this. Seems a must have item if one values their time and sanity. Especially since they can be had at a low cost.

Long time with old machines but new to DRO's. Best beginner explanation I've seen! Thanks so much!

Thanks a lot Quinn! I just got out of machining school and they didn't taugh us how to use the whole potential of the DRO. I now have INFINITE POWER!

Better explanations than any of the manuals give you. Thanks Quinn I now have some basic understanding of my dro. Always a pleasure to watch your videos.

That was the absolute BEST explanation of backlash on a manual machine I've ever seen. Great video!

Great video Quinn best explanation of a DRO on KZread!

Very impressed with both the DRO’s functionality and your clear, concise and articulate demonstration of its values. Thanks!

Wonderful video! I've had a DRO on my mill for about 2 years and never figured out how to use most of the features until now. THANKS!!!

With my PM mill on the way, I find myself revisiting this video after looking at the almost English manual for the PM DRO. (Seriously, it uses "conducive" correctly but refers to the scales? as "gratings"... This video is worth way more than I realized on first viewing!

Awesome thanks I’m intending to buy DRO soon so now i feel more confident about buying one and getting use out of it . Excellent video thanks

I’ve now watched this video at least a dozen times. Excellent / informative context.

perfect content. recently have gotten access to using a mill with DRO and was looking for the common things that as you say 'most' people use...great stuff

A very good guide to DRO's. I'm finally adding one to my mill after working around backlash and dials for years. I certainly look forward to Imperial/Metric for my Imperial dial mill! All the best from the UK.

Quinn you are an absolute wizard and training others! I have often wondered about DRO's and now, armed with useful knowledge, I shall seriously consider purchasing two, Thank you!.

Just fitting my Banggood DRO to my Warco as we speak. Thanks Quinn, really helpfull. This Old Tony got some competition!!!

Nice "Lost" reference! So quick, I had to go back and play it through again. Thank you for doing what you do, and doing it so WELL! Kudos!

@jimmurphy6095

3 жыл бұрын

That's messed up.... I thought is was a Myst reference. Then looked it up and found out they are basically two sides of the same coin. :)

Thanks Quinn. Your sharing of info is a major aid. My father-in-law is a tool & die maker so a lot of what he says is over my head but your posts are helping me understand.

Good stuff. I was struggling trying to figure out the bolt hole function on my DRO. The Chinglish manual wasn’t making things very clear. Your video put everything in place that I was missing. Thanks!

Just got my dro going and needed this, although you went through it very fast. Will save to go through again. A tool and die maker of 40 years no automatic machines. Thanks Bob

By far the clearest description of these features that I have seen yet. Thank you very much. I am in the process of installing my DRO on a Bridgeport and the manual is not quite as helpful as one would hope. Please keep up the good work!

Nice! Ive never used a DRO and didnt really understand what they coulddo except the readout function. Thanks Quinn! 👍

Great Video!!! I have a $600 4 axis DRO new in the box for my knee mill. The scale installation is straightforward but me being able to utilize all the bling it has to offer is a different matter! This video gives me a starting point and some practice exercises!!

Absolutely fabulous intro to a DRO. Thanks for sharing

Really like your tutos, always interesting when a lady can show me how things work in a shop. Keep Doing a great job

Excellent video ! THANK YOU . I have held off on buying a DRO for my mini mill for several years. But I have a larger mill coming next week. (just a little larger bench top Rong Fu mill / drill) So... I started looking into a DRO again. I came across your video, and I'm glad I did ! Very helpful.

I haven't even watched it yet and I know I'm gunna love it!

Fitted mine today. Thank you, this saves me wading through the manual

Quinn your videos are clear and so helpful. Keep up yhe good work.

your discription of PCD was absolutley awsome. learn somthign new every day with the DRO

Love your videos. Very informative. Reference them alot...Ive had a cheap lathe many years now and I've done a lot of the basic mods... finally getting a mill next month.

Thank you Quinn. Excellent and informative as always. I really enjoy your content. 👍🏻👍🏻

very good video and the best explanation for bolt circle function I have seen.

I like you and your approach Quinn

Great explanation on the DRO. Have used one a few times at work but never had the functions explained. Thank you.

Brilliant demo, I bought a mill with a DRO but no instruction book. So glad you clarified those useful function. Thank you

Blonde what a great video. I just finished a GD&T course and your video not only was very informative but well presented. Thanks for the time you put into making machining fun for the hobbyists!

@bobvines00

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, most Content Creators seem to make their videos from a professional Machinist's point-of-view. Quinn explains things clearly for hobbyists very well!

I happy I found this channel. I feel like I'm learning alot, and Quinn has a fantastic personality I can vibe with. Can't wait till I have a workshop so I can put this knowlage to use

Been doing a lot of modifications to my table top mini mill. One thing I am working on is adding a fine feed for the quill. Was looking at adding a DRO. Now with you video I know what to look for. Thanks

This was insanely informative, and succinct. Thank you

Outstanding video and thanks. My PM 727V is on backorder but has this exact DRO. Can't wait to set it up and get familiar with it. I built a cheap Chinese scale 3 function DRO on my old mill/drill and it was a game changer but could never entirely trust it. You are so right about the manual being the typical inscrutable Chinglish. I downloaded it from the PM site to familiarize it and my eyes quickly glazed over and my mind slowly turned to mush. This video is a huge help because even if you know the fundamentals the devil is always in the details.

Excellent tutorial, clear and concise unlike some, many thanks.

Excellent video! Thanks very much! I watched it several times before buying and installing a DRO on my mill. Even though I work in metric only, still went for the 1 micron meter accuracy. On the physical dimensions of the rulers, you can get much smaller ones, which means you loose less travel. Or in my case, might be easier to install on smaller mills. But they are a bit more expensive. Very happy with my DRO. Extremely useful gadget!

That was just beautiful. Now I need to get one... And the purchase list grows again..

@blahorgaslisk7763

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, all I now need is a DRO, a lathe, a mill, another DRO and a few more tools, bits and bobs. I guess I should also hope to find some small amount of talent, a bit of imagination and just a little ambition for something more than just dreaming of having a nice workshop...

Thank you for explaining all these features.

Great informative video! I am interested in adding one to my mill and had many questions and you answered them all! I watched about 10 videos before yours. Some of which I turned off due to lack of detail and poor illustrations. The use of split screen as an illustrative tool was very helpful. I also now understand how the DRO eliminates backlash problem. Awesome work. Thanks.

Thanks for doing this video. It was very informative, and helpful to me, in consideration of purchasing my first DRO.

These devices are a blessing.. i did bolt hole patterns on a machine without DRO...a royal pain in the lower back.. nowadays?.. it's all CNC for me.. but a CNC isn't for everyone.. apart from the cost.. there's also the additional learning curve..

I just installed my DRO on my mill, but haven't had time to actually use it. This video is a huge help. Thank you.

You've nailed it again girl. great vid.Thank you.

@hanhdhsj

3 жыл бұрын

Simp

Excellent content! I recently replaced the DRO on my lathe. The original DRO used rotary encoders on the hand wheels. I had to constantly reset my zero because the rotary encoders didn't account for backlash. I replaced them with linear encoders on the carriage and cross slide. The best things is that I can switch between "Radius" and "Diameter" mode on the cross slide. In Diameter mode, after I measure the diameter of the part, I don't have to mentally divide the required cross slide travel by two to determine how much further I have to go. I can use the cross slide DRO to dial in close to the final the diameter directly, measure, and then sneak up on the final diameter. Life is good!

I just installed my first DRO on my old Index Model 40 mill. Your video has been very helpful, especially with understanding the various functions the DRO can do. The Chinglish in the manual is quite difficult to follow so your translations were very welcome. Initially I had difficulty in understanding how to adjust Linear Compensation after the install. I wish you had gone over that in your video but I think I finally have it figured out. Thank you so much for your videos and particularly this one.

Just bought myself one of these for my mill. Two days to install it but its done now. Why did I leave this purchase so long. WOW, I love it. Thanks for this video, its speeded up my learning curve greatly. Nice one.

Thanks Quinn, this video was one of the three that finally made me get a yet to be installed four axis mill DRO. The other two? James Clough and Stefan's edge finding master class. Like James I want to combine both the Z axis column and quill motion. I went magnetic for the smaller read head and muck resistance and took your advice about resolution. Cheers, BobUK.

Hi Quinn - thanks for the good overview of the DRO. I recently bought a DRO with LCD, which is a newer version of the classic 7-segment DRO. Upfront information was a little sketchy, but I am quite impressed with the unit. Numbers are very readable and change colour between ABS and INC mode and turn red near zero. Hole pattern entry is aided by the graphic screen to assist with the data entry. Build quality is the same as the older units, so I can definitely recommend it! Keep up the good work - Peter

Excellent lesson as usual.

Gee, Quinn.where were you three months ago when I installed a two axis on my lathe and a three axis on my mill? Your video did give me affirmation I did it right but, I could have installed it in half the time. Also your instruction on the use of circle and line calculation was EXCELLENT.! Thank for another great video.

Hi Quinn, A very useful video for anyone wishing to learn more about DRO's... Thank you... Take care Paul,,

Very nicely done. Thank you. Bought a new knee mill with a DRO and love the mill. But, the DRO is new to me. I think you were charitable in your description of ENGRISH manual.

Thanks for the video. Hopefully my installation goes smoothly on the Bridgeport. So nice to hear the functionality in English English.

Spot on! Totally needed this video. Well done as usual!

Your videos have excellent content with very clear explanations. Thank you.

Great, concise guide, very useful, thanks.

Thank you...you just talked me into installing a dro on my lathe and mill

Just finally bought a DRO for my mill and had to come back to this vid to learn more about it. I've been wanting/needing one since i first watched this vid. so excited to try it out when it gets here. and would definitely be interested in more tip vids on using it if you make any in the future

Thanks for the break down, just saw how far down 2 axis dros have come, I think it's finally time to put one on the old pratt n whitney. Along with a quick change tool post, especially since they have tool memory, that will be huge! Thanks again.

A wonderful tool and an easy learned class.

Again, very well done, Quinn.

Thank you for the DRO crash course.

That Weller soldering station that apear in your video introduction, reminds me when I worked at Burroughs in the 80's, at that time I was electronic technician, very good times!!!

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I can see a DRO in my future.

Thanks Quinn. From one who has spent many hours in the book. Super video, as usual!!! Only way to improve that would be to include the arc function, but I suppose it;'s very similar to the circle.

Thanks for that, saved me hours of looking through the strange instructions and experimenting.