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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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Can anyone make a suggestion on a good Dial Indicator and magnetic base? I don't own a shop and it's for personal use but I don't mind spending the money for the right tool. Quality and performance first. Oh yeah and I'd rather not buy an import.

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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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That depends on what you want to do with it. There is nothing wrong with imports. The best indicator on the market in my opinon is Interrapid. But that will cost you $150 for one with .0005 increments. Check MSC. You can get inexpensive base and indicator sets for about $75.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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interapid, mitutoya, or starrett is all id buy...you can get alot cheaper but they wont last long. im a machinist and use them all day, every day.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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That depends on what you want to do with it. There is nothing wrong with imports. The best indicator on the market in my opinon is Interrapid. But that will cost you $150 for one with .0005 increments. Check MSC. You can get inexpensive base and indicator sets for about $75.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Harbor Freight tools...

.http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=33675

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=5645
 
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Hate to admit it but I have the above setup. Honestly it gets used a couple time a year. I keep the dial indicator in the box in a safe place.

For me and my use, its perfect.
 
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