The RT8-BBME rotary table with digital readout is unlocked manually, rotated to the approximate position desired, locked and fine adjusted to the desired position. The table can be used in a vertical axis position as shown or in a horizontal axis position as in conjunction with a precision tailstock. The readout utilizes a "HEIDENHAIN" encoder and displays table position to a resolution of .0001° degree. An optional 10" inch top plate is also available.