I assume you've been here
http://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2057
http://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2057
Mount the dro read out on the wall.....no vibration. Id move it towards the chuck, as thats here most of the work and your eyes will be.
Thank you for that write up chrisg3103 very interesting article and a nice result on the lathe.