Mitotoyo dial caliper part?

[Ken226]

My favorite caliper, a Mitotoyo dial caliper is missing the little retainer that secures the measuring rod inside it's channel.

On some calipers, it's a screw that uses part of the head to secure the depth rod. Mine uses a small clip that attaches via two holes.

Anyone know what that part is called, or where I can get one?

 

[benmychree]

I had a couple of those calipers over the years, the part is made of black plastic. I have a couple calipers that I stripped and modified for special measuring purposes, I just went and looked for them, and one has the retainer on it and one has a piece ff copper wire to act as the retainer. PM me with your mailing address and I can drop the plastic part in the mail.

 

[Ken226]

PM sent.

Thank you!

 

[Grinderman]

I got one at Grainger along with a new bezel a couple of months ago.

 

[Ken226]

Do you remember what it's called, or a part# by chance?

 

[Grinderman]

Couldn't find the receipt, but it's called a stopper/slider

Amazon.com

 

[mmcmdl]

I need one of them myself . Been using a wire tie on a pair of 12" for years .

 

[benmychree]

I sent the part to you by USPS yesterday ----

 

[Ken226]

Great. Thank you very much.

I love this forum! You guys rock!!

 

[Ken226]

I sent the part to you by USPS yesterday ----

I got it today.. a perfect fit.

I put a drop of super glue in each hole before putting it in place. It's not going anywhere this time.