How to make a tiny part?

[mtt.tr]

if it reduces your pain, i knocked over my mitutoyo dial indicator and bent the shaft

 

[Lewis_RX8]

I have the same problem with both of my Verdict ones. I broke the new one I got from Jez. I was gutted!

I bought one and now I'm scared this will happen to mine

best be extra careful now

 

[pcwizme]

If Screwdriver cant print them, let me know and ill resin print some.

 

[Screwdriver]

If Screwdriver cant print them, let me know and ill resin print some.

I can but it has to be said, a resin print would produce a far better product for a part this size.

 

[Turbo]

I used a superglue for plastics & I was surprised at how strong the repair was.

 

[graffian]

I have a broken verdict in my draw, it's all metal.
Just realised which bit your talking about.
The one on mine is ~10 thou spring steel.
I would have a bash at making one from a bit of feeler if it was mine?


I need a new hairspring in mine. It's been in my desk draw since the 70's no idea if it's all still there.
It was a case of it's to good to throw away, Verdict wanted 40quid to mend it.


Those gauges at the top look nice. I have an old Federal tenths gauge that could do with the treatment.

 

[Brad93]

cant really see it clearly, but depending on what type of plastic its made from I'd try and glue it together, then drill it and pin it and glue to pins in place. when I say pins I mean use thin springy wire, down to 0.4mm or if you can use larger wire, 0.6mm mig wire.

The edge of the part that would need glueing is probably only 0.8mmx0.8mm so no chance using a pin and glueing it.
It’s a bad design

 

[Shox Dr]

Sorry to hear you have a problem Brad. Though to save something from it. I'll not be buy a Verdict Indicator anytime soon.
Surprised its not been mentioned before since its so common

 

[Brad93]

Sorry to hear you have a problem Brad. Though to save something from it. I'll not be buy a Verdict Indicator anytime soon.
Surprised its not been mentioned before since its so common

Must be a common issue because this indicator is mint so it happened early in its life

 

[daleyd]

Some info and pics of repairs here.

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[Munkul]

What a stupid design.

I'm sure you've got plenty indicators at this point though, Brad

 

[RichardM]

I’ve got the same prob with mine, it’s a common prob on verdict ones apparently - mine is holding together (just) but isn’t long for this world.
I’ll be interested to see how you get on, seeing as how I’ll probably need to do the same very shortly.
I’ll try and dig out the info I found on it, I did a little bit of research but haven’t properly looked into it yet (other than I now know a few people have had same issue!)

I think mine is in the same state, although I more commonly use a DTI. I may look at a spring steel fix then I have finished the patio area for SWMBO.

 

[graffian]

Some info and pics of repairs here.

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The brass one in that thread is very like the spring steel one on my old dti.

Just had a look at the dti on my height gauge - also a Verdict gauge - and the little lever is steel.

 

[My Old Landy]

Some info and pics of repairs here.

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Thanks for that link, I think I could make that in brass. If it is successful, I will post a pic

 

[Brad93]

 

[pcwizme]

Having watched the video, I think resin print is the only option really, I dont think you will get the reselution with a FDM print, could cut something on the laser but getting the 1mm hole through would be a issue. If you can do a drawing I can model it and print it in a few days. Cost would be next to nothing as it would use next to no material (main cost would be postage but I believe your near brentwood? so I could drop it off one day when I need to head to my unit in Chelmsford.

 

[daleyd]

Print it solid and drill the holes after would be easier

 

[Screwdriver]

Needs a redesign if you ask me. I like the idea of making one out of a thin sheet of brass from that link earlier, I think that's the direction I'd be going.

Won't do any harm to try resin or fdm printing a few test parts, beefed up in the obvious places...