Surface plate height gauge adapter for dial indicator holding

[tonyfoale]

To make the height gauge hold a dial indicator, ........
I didn't see this posted by anyone, which I was hoping to see for a better design.

I make no claims that mine is better but it is different to yours and I think somewhat quicker to make. It has a bit more flexibility in that you can turn the gauge such that the plunger is horizontal. There are times when that can be useful.


Here is the holding piece, some rectangular bar with a single hole and rounded end.


The assembly.