Another Drill Press DRO Using a Powerfix (Lidl) Vernier Caliper

So this is the Vernier Caliper Mount I made for my brother's drill press. It's an evolution of the design used for my own drill press, and meets specific design criteria that my brother asked for.

He was a lot more adventurous than me, and he not only succeeded in drilling his caliper, but was also prepared to hack and modify the tool to give it a minimal footprint.

He designed and fabricated a metal bracket, held in place by the existing quill adjuster locking nut, so he only needed the l