What is it?

[Anguz]

Some sort of angle gauge? says febson on it

 

[doubleboost]

mechanical indicator

 

[doubleboost]

Some sort of angle gauge? says febson on it
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[zzr1200]

Do the 2 pins on the bottom move or are they for locating it in a fixed position?

 

[Anguz]

fixed

 

[Agroshield]

Basic Test Indicator

1930s indicator by Febson Mfg of London. It uses dual levers to magnify the movement of the stylus by 50:1 Although the individual levers move very freely, the leverage magnifies any friction such that it takes a fair amount of force at the stylus to make the pointer move. About 300 gm (10 oz)...

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Mystery (to me) tool

Does anybody know what a Febson patented test indicator was (is) used for.? D.

www.ukworkshop.co.uk

 

[Anguz]

spot on... thanks