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(More customer reviews)I looked at the various on-line dial indicators available and truly wanted a quality machinist product, but I'm retired and not running a jobshop now so after comparing prices, I decided saving money was more important than possibility of some small amount of lost accuracy.
Since I have has the product, I have been quite pleased. If there are flaws, one would be the knurled knob used to tighten the dial gauge to the arm. It is a bit difficult. I added an aluminum extension so the portion used to twist and tighten is beyond the dial case. It could use a box also.
Otherwise, I checked the accuracy with some of my machining equipment and it is close enough I can't find enough error to measure except when the gauge is close to fully depressed. There it had a repeat error within .0012 however. So, big deal. That's certainly acceptable.
I did not find any of the difficulties as expressed by one of the people who claims the dial was difficult to position and the magnetic base twist lever weak. Regardless, those situations exists with the most expensive indicators. Remember, this is a precision instrument, not a hammer. Be gentle with it.
To use it in truing a table saw, first check the blade for true and straighten that. Mine had a runout of .004, and that is acceptable. Then place the runout in a position where the dial indicator is least effected during the course of travel front to rear. I don't use the magnetic base, I remove the vertical post. It is threaded the same as the top hole in my miter gauge and I attach it there.
I had no difficulty in getting the stem of the gauge close to the table with it mounted to the miter gauge, and was able to check my saw and found an error of only.003. That's close enough as heating/cooling alone creates more.
I keep a piece of flat 1/8 stainless stock about 1/2x4.5 drilled each end to accept the gauge and magnetic arm. Using that as an extra, I add greater mobility to the gauge increasing the usefulness of it.
I think it is well worth the price and the range of tips makes this quite useful. The arm is robust, the tightening handles firm, and while it is not the very slick (and very similar) $350.00 Starrett product we used in my shop, it suits my home needs quite well.
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Professional Precision Tool Set! Dial Indicator: Fine tune your machinery by adding a dial indicator to your set of tools. This 1" stroke dial indicator features large, easy to read numbers and crisp graduations. Each revolution is 0.100", indicated by the revolution counter. The resolution is 0.001". There is a mounting lug on the back of the case. Features:
Easy to read 2-1/4'' white face with black markings
Crisp graduations
Durable satin chrome finish
Spindle rack pinions and gear trains are made of high quality steel components ensuring long life
Built to AGD specifications
Vertical lug back configuration
Graduations: 001'' per line, 0.1'' per revolution
Magnetic Base: Attach this powerful magnet to flat or round surfaces. Reach as far as 12'' with multi-positional joints and easy-adjusting posts. Knurled thumbscrews give a positive grip. Features magnetic base, upright post swivel, upright post, swivel snug, gauge rod, and indicator clamp. Features:
Magnet has 176 lbs. (80 Kg) holding power
V-Groove base allows mounting it on cylindrical surfaces
Point Set: Choose the right end for your indicator to fit the surface from this 22 pc set. Features:
22 pc Popular assorted points in handy storage case
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