1nfinity
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I'd like to purchase either 1) a dial indicator, or 2) a dial test indicator, with a magnetic base for checking lathe and drillpress runout.
Any recommendations as to a model/supplier and if one needs to purchase a higher-priced indicator (Starrett, Interapid) and base, or will a cheaper model suffice for basic runout characterization [?]
My experience with indicators is basically nil, so I don't know if one of the following low-cost versions will be worthwhile or merely a roll of the dice:
http://www.toolking.com/altraco_mi-103.aspx
http://www.toolking.com/altraco_mib-10.aspx
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyId=1666
http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2925&category=
Thanks for any insights.
Any recommendations as to a model/supplier and if one needs to purchase a higher-priced indicator (Starrett, Interapid) and base, or will a cheaper model suffice for basic runout characterization [?]
My experience with indicators is basically nil, so I don't know if one of the following low-cost versions will be worthwhile or merely a roll of the dice:
http://www.toolking.com/altraco_mi-103.aspx
http://www.toolking.com/altraco_mib-10.aspx
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyId=1666
http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=2925&category=
Thanks for any insights.