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Every gauge you buy these days will be adequate for the job. The stands vary in quality. The ones with adjustment midway along one of the arms are not very good.
Check shipping on items below:
www.machine-dro.co.uk
https://allaboutelectrics.co.uk/products/draper-51831-dial-indicator-imperial-0-0005-0-1in [note that this only has 0.1" travel so may not be suitable]
This style of stand, from the place above, would be OK:
www.machine-dro.co.uk
Note how much the Moore & Wright sticker costs compared to this identical item:
You will get a cheaper overall price if you can forego the imperial requirement because most gauge/stand package deals are for metric items.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284273390561 [note 10mm travel indicator]
Check shipping on items below:
Machine DRO - Digital Readouts, Encoders & Calipers
Precision Digital Readout Systems and Measuring Tools, Backed by Engineering Expertise. At Machine-DRO, we supply DRO kits, calipers, and encoders from trusted brands including M-DRO, Easson, Newall, Acu-Rite, and Mitutoyo. As engineers, we don’t just ship products, we configure, evaluate, and...
www.machine-dro.co.uk
This style of stand, from the place above, would be OK:
Magnetic Base Indicator Holder - 80Kg Magnetic Force | MW470-01
Reliable magnetic base indicator holder with 80Kg magnetic force, compatible with various indicators, including dial and digital types. Extra rigid and versatile.
www.machine-dro.co.uk
Note how much the Moore & Wright sticker costs compared to this identical item:
Magnetic Stand / Base For Dial Test Indicator / DTI Gauge By BERGEN AT426 | eBay UK
Can hold a DTI by its stem or by a lug. Suits virtually all DTI gauges. The heavy base is magnetic and holds the stand firmly (60kg pull). 175mm total height.
www.ebay.co.uk
You will get a cheaper overall price if you can forego the imperial requirement because most gauge/stand package deals are for metric items.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284273390561 [note 10mm travel indicator]
Plunger type. Hoping to measure the end float on a rear hub bearing. Needs to be able to measure 0.0005in. Thank you.
That has been most helpful. Great advice.Every gauge you buy these days will be adequate for the job. The stands vary in quality. The ones with adjustment midway along one of the arms are not very good.
Check shipping on items below:
https://allaboutelectrics.co.uk/products/draper-51831-dial-indicator-imperial-0-0005-0-1in [note that this only has 0.1" travel so may not be suitable]Machine DRO - Digital Readouts, Encoders & Calipers
Precision Digital Readout Systems and Measuring Tools, Backed by Engineering Expertise. At Machine-DRO, we supply DRO kits, calipers, and encoders from trusted brands including M-DRO, Easson, Newall, Acu-Rite, and Mitutoyo. As engineers, we don’t just ship products, we configure, evaluate, and...
This style of stand, from the place above, would be OK:
Magnetic Base Indicator Holder - 80Kg Magnetic Force | MW470-01
Reliable magnetic base indicator holder with 80Kg magnetic force, compatible with various indicators, including dial and digital types. Extra rigid and versatile.
Note how much the Moore & Wright sticker costs compared to this identical item:
Magnetic Stand / Base For Dial Test Indicator / DTI Gauge By BERGEN AT426 | eBay UK
Can hold a DTI by its stem or by a lug. Suits virtually all DTI gauges. The heavy base is magnetic and holds the stand firmly (60kg pull). 175mm total height.www.ebay.co.uk
You will get a cheaper overall price if you can forego the imperial requirement because most gauge/stand package deals are for metric items.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284273390561 [note 10mm travel indicator]
Thank you.
Pete.
Thank you. I didn’t realise there was a difference.
