Project: Installing DROs on DRO-Pros C8 Lathe Project: Installing DROs on DRO PROS SC8 Lathe You are visitor number since Copyright 2000-2013 by Frank J. Mini-lathe: If you have not already done so, please read the (last updated 10/18/09) Over the last few years, has become well known among home-shop machinists as a great source specializing in DROs for lathes, mills and, well, any other machine that you may want to install them on. Anyone who's installed DROs on their machines, or has considered doing so, has no doubt discovered that there are many brands and suppliers to choose from - from the well-known larger suppliers such as Grizzly, Travers, MSC and Enco to offshore vendors selling DROs on eBay. What sets DRO PROS apart from the others is their specialized focus on DROs and their excellent documentation, service and support.
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On the, you'll find many that go into detail of some of the finer points of choosing, installing and using DROs, along with a full range of that show the actual operations. Unlike some of the amateur videos you might find on YouTube, the DRO PROS videos are clear, sharp, understandable, and follow a logical sequence to explain the topic being discussed.
So, even if you're considering buying DROs from another source, be sure to check out the DRO PROS web site - you'll learn a lot that will help you make your purchasing and installation decisions. Some months back, while I was working on my, I received notice from Sieg that DRO PROS had contracted to become the first U.S. Dealer to sell the SC8. Beginning around June, 2013, DRO PROS received their first shipment of lathes and expanded their business into this new offering. The SC8 model has the powerful, high-torque brushless DC motor, while the C8 model that I reviewed has a traditional AC induction motor and belt-pulley system to select spindle speeds. Not only does the SC8 have more torque, it is a lot more convenient to use, since you can instantly change speeds at any time - even during a cut, to reduce chatter, for example.
Additionally, the intelligent controller electronics in the SC8 quickly adjust the torque of the motor to maintain a constant RPM setting, as displayed on the integrated digital tachometer, when the load on the motor changes due to cutting forces. For example, as you plunge the cutting tool into the workpiece during a cutoff operation, the motor will momentarily slow down a little, due to the sudden increase in load, then quickly accelerate to resume the original speed setting.
A few weeks ago I received an email from a fellow hobbyist letting me know that, after reading my review, he'd made a decision to buy the SC8 from DRO PROS. Even better, though, he was located within convenient driving distance of mini-lathe.com world headquarters! I told my new friend, Mike, that I'd love to visit his shop to see the new lathe when it arrived. Not long after that, Mike emailed me to invite me to see the newly installed lathe. I was a little disappointed that I didn't get to help him move it into his basement shop (always an adventure!!), but happy to get to see new lathe. Sieg SC8 lathe from DRO PROS The lathe arrived in great shape.
The only defect that I noticed was some slight staining of the white paint due to a little oil seeping out around the drive shaft. I've seen that same type of seepage on several other lathes from various manufacturers. It's a common occurrence, but has no effect on lathe operation. It tends to be more visible on this lathe due to the white paint scheme. On the other hand, the white paint brightens up the work area, makes it easier to see what's happening where blade meets metal and therefore safer. My own C8 lathe is mounted on a shop-made wooden bench, so this is the first time that I had seen the Sieg factory-made lathe bench. I was impressed by it's sturdiness, the quality of the door handles, and the convenient storage space provided by the two cabinets.