Mitutoyo Dial Test Indicator, Second Time Around

[sdelivery]

Yes I use two during machine alignment.
One on the side of the cylinder square and one on the face of the cylinder square.

 

[Bob Korves]

I certainly have more indicators that I will every need, but not a big collection. Some are more useful than others for specific jobs or on certain machines, others are spares in case another indicator develops a problem, which lets me move right ahead, not keeping the job waiting for a repair or a new substitute. Occasionally I use more than one indicator at the same time, which can save time. I purchase one that is up for sale when I can see a particular use for it, and it is in good working condition, or has a issue I think I can repair without too much fuss or cost. When we are not in a big hurry, or can often fix them as needed, we can also take our time to find better pricing. There is nearly always something on hand here that will do the job without having to wait for one to be repaired or purchasing another one, which usually ends up much more costly when we are in a hurry to get the job done. Most indicators do not take up very much storage space in the shop...

 

[Janderso]

I certainly have more indicators that I will every need, but not a big collection. Some are more useful than others for specific jobs or on certain machines, others are spares in case another indicator develops a problem, which lets me move right ahead, not keeping the job waiting for a repair or a new substitute. Occasionally I use more than one indicator at the same time, which can save time. I purchase one that is up for sale when I can see a particular use for it, and it is in good working condition, or has a issue I think I can repair without too much fuss or cost. When we are not in a big hurry, or can often fix them as needed, we can also take our time to find better pricing. There is nearly always something on hand here that will do the job without having to wait for one to be repaired or purchasing another one, which usually ends up much more costly when we are in a hurry to get the job done. Most indicators do not take up very much storage space in the shop...

Darn good to see old Bob back in the saddle

 

[projectnut]

As mentioned in a previous thread I do have a few in the shop.

Still Looking For The Right Indicator

This morning I went to the shop for a couple quick little jobs. I put a 4 jaw chuck on the Sheldon lathe, chucked up a piece of stock and went looking for my favorite dial indicator. I know it's in one of those "special places" but so far I haven't found which one. I did however find a number...

www.hobby-machinist.com

It's not often I use more than one at a time, but it does happen on occasion. In my case some are metric and others are imperial. They have different ranges of measurement, different resolutions, and different physical sizes. Because I do have multiples certain styles and resolutions are stationed at different machines.

 

[Janderso]

As mentioned in a previous thread I do have a few in the shop.

Still Looking For The Right Indicator

This morning I went to the shop for a couple quick little jobs. I put a 4 jaw chuck on the Sheldon lathe, chucked up a piece of stock and went looking for my favorite dial indicator. I know it's in one of those "special places" but so far I haven't found which one. I did however find a number...

www.hobby-machinist.com

It's not often I use more than one at a time, but it does happen on occasion. In my case some are metric and others are imperial. They have different ranges of measurement, different resolutions, and different physical sizes. Because I do have multiples certain styles and resolutions are stationed at different machines.

You may have won the contest

 

[Tozguy]

If this thread is any indication, you guys have stylus.

 

[Eyerelief]

I have one on a magnetic base and another for everything else If I took the one out of the base I'd surely have to fetch it. On most days I can't find my hind parts with a map so looking for a DTI could cost me half a day

 

[davidpbest]

I went through a buying frenzy after the fire. If I was in my right mind I would have gone about it a little differently.
The piece of junk DTI was purchased off Ebay and I got what I paid for, I found it wouldn't repeat so I threw it in the trash.
Travers was having a sale on Mitutoyo test indicators so I bought one.
I purchased one before the fire and after it seems.
When I received my new one yesterday, I found the one I bought shortly after the fire. Isn't that always the way?
Now I have two. I know I can return it but........ Have you ever had the need to use two at one time?

Sounds like you bought a clone, not the read deal. You might enjoy this:

This is what you get when you try to hack your way through eBay.

 

[sdelivery]

I , um , feel some what inadequate only having 10 dial indicators.........
Hahaha

 

[FOMOGO]

I have 5-6 around, mostly cheaper ones, which seem to work pretty well. Have one Baker .0001unit that I originally bought for dialing in clearance when honing crank bearing races on Harleys. Mike