Here's a simple test indicator base that's easily made from a few items.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpQoN9GBYdk
Easy metal lathe project that is super handy.
Cheers all.
Rob
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Here's a simple test indicator base that's easily made from a few items.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpQoN9GBYdk
Easy metal lathe project that is super handy.
Cheers all.
Rob
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Thanks xynudu! We've added your Magnetic Indicator Base to our Measuring and Marking category,
as well as to your builder page: xynudu's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:
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Two improvements: 1. Put 4 or 6 disk springs 'under' the the knurled nut. This allows to fine-adjust the tension of the 'clamp' so that you still can adjust the dial without losing its position after letting it go. 2. It is difficult to adjust joint and slide with just one clamping. I joined the two clamps with a kind of two-sided-bolt (head in the middle) and two knurled nuts. Then I can adjust joint and slide separately.