Regarding the original question, I like to set up an indicator as this appears to be so it can be held in a quick change tool holder and popped in quickly for a measurement.
I use the tips to extend the reach, mainly. Sometimes depth of slots require that. I even made a tip that was about an inch in diameter to bridge rough spots, for example for setting up my table saw blade height.
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