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Magnetic Base with Fine Adjustment and SAE Dial Test Indicator with 0.0005: Resolution (half a thousandth), 1" Travel, Accuracy 0.001" per 1" Mag Base MBDI

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This is a magnetic base AND dial indicator. Features: TEST INDICATOR 1) Body is made of machined anodized aluminum and NOT plastic 2) Vertical lug back configuration 3) 1 inch of total travel with graduations in 0.0005 (that's half a thousandth) per line 4) Accuracy guaranteed to 0.001 per 1 inch of travel 5) Each indicator comes with inspection certificate 6) Spindle rack pinions and gear trains are made of high quality steel components ensuring long life 7) Does not come with plastic case, MAGNETIC BASE 1) Base weighs 3 pounds has a built-in super strong magnet with 176 pounds (80 Kg) of holding power 2) Magnet has an On/Off switch which easily and quickly engages / releases magnet 3) Base has V-groove on bottom for mounting on cylindrical surfaces 4) Fully adjustable chrome plated two-arm design 5) Precision fine adjustment knob for precise positioning 6) Accepts nearly all AGD dial and test indicator mounts 7) Overall height 9 inches 8) The vertical arm extends 7 inches from the base. The cross arm is 6 inches in length 9) Does not come with plastic case

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.55 x 5.28 x 4.69 inches; 3.73 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ MBDI
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Taylor Toolworks
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01JU18A0Q
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 704 ratings

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Magnetic Base with Fine Adjustment and SAE Dial Test Indicator with 0.0005: Resolution (half a thousandth), 1" Travel, Accuracy 0.001" per 1" Mag Base MBDI


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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
704 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, and accuracy of the product. For example, they mention it works well as intended, is good value for money, and the magnet is very strong. That said, opinions are mixed on stability and adjustability.

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76 customers mention56 positive20 negative

Customers like the quality of the product. They say it works well as intended, is accurate, and is well built. Some customers also mention that it works better than feeler guages and should last a long time.

"...Very strong magnetic base with on/off "switch" that works very well...." Read more

"...Very nice product, thanks for offering it at such a great price. No case." Read more

"The dial indicator is a cut above the usual cheap indicators. It is very solid and almost to precise for my needs...." Read more

"Needed to test end play on a engine rebuild, worked great! Easy to use and setup, and plenty accurate!" Read more

33 customers mention33 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the preloaded electronic game. They mention that it is a good quality tool for the money.

"...this indicator set & I didn't realize I could get something this good for the price, or I would have had one a long time ago." Read more

"Very high quality for the price. Magnet turns on and off which is awesome...." Read more

"...An impressive bargain for the price." Read more

"Good for the $$." Read more

26 customers mention19 positive7 negative

Customers like the magnet strength of the product. They say the magnetic base is very powerful, has no trouble keeping, and works great. Some say it's easy to use, has great clamping power, and is extra sturdy.

"...increments. Very strong magnetic base with on/off "switch" that works very well...." Read more

"Very high quality for the price. Magnet turns on and off which is awesome...." Read more

"...and the magnetic base are what really redeem the unit, the magnetic base is very powerful and has no trouble keeping the unit grounded especially..." Read more

"Guage is good, magnet is garbage won't even hold up guage, had to build bracket to use" Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the product. They mention that the dial is very accurate, the gauge is also very accurate and the readings are accurate. Some say that the magnetic base is extra sturdy. Overall, most are happy with the product's accuracy.

"...Indicator action is smooth & precise, having a full inch of range in half thou. increments...." Read more

"...the gauge is also very accurate at least for what i am doing i have compared it to a friends starrett gauge and it has always been less than .001 in..." Read more

"Dial indicator is precise to a half thousand inch. Magnetic base is extra sturdy...." Read more

"...It is very solid and almost to precise for my needs...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the preloaded electronic game easy to set up and use. They also say the instructions are easy to follow.

"Needed to test end play on a engine rebuild, worked great! Easy to use and setup, and plenty accurate!" Read more

"User friendly. Instructions are easy to follow. Excellent gear pattern on the first try. Very happy with the results. Thank you!!!" Read more

"very simple to use" Read more

"great tool to check runout on my wood lathe. Easy to install." Read more

9 customers mention4 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the stability of the product. Some mention that it holds the system very steady, holds true to the work piece, and gives accurate readings. However, others say that the package is cheap, the indicator itself is delicate, and the attachment screw for the indicator is a little touchy.

"...is that the support arm clamps & attachment screw for the indicator are a little touchy. They're either loose or tight...." Read more

"...the unit, the magnetic base is very powerful and has no trouble keeping the unit grounded especially when i am zeroing out a drill press or saw...." Read more

"...The hole on the dial is a bit large for the pin it goes into so likes to pivot/move...." Read more

"...The knobs are decent sized (even for my Sasquatch hands) and hold the system very steady. The magnet is very strong and the turn knob is very good...." Read more

8 customers mention3 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the preloaded electronic game. Some mention that it works excellent, has good adjustment, and is easily adaptable to any surface, while others say that it's difficult to position exactly where they want.

"A bitch to adjust, but a must have for machine work. Magnet is strong, but the adjustment bits like to fall out of place" Read more

"Magnet works great and adjusting is simple but you have to really tighten it down. The dial indicator is good and sensitive as well as easy to read...." Read more

"It works well. My issue is with the stand. It’s rather cumbersome to adjust it. Overall it’s worth the price tho...." Read more

"Works as advertised, well built, sometimes difficult to position exactly where i want" Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the preloaded electronic game. They mention that it has a tendency to loosen very easily, it's either loose or tight, and it fell off when making a slow turn. Some say that the product feels cheaply made and snaps easily.

"...They're either loose or tight. I can't seem to find a point where I can just snug things up but position things, then tighten to lock it up...." Read more

"...that holds the unit is a little weak and it does have a tendency to loosen very easily, which is why it does not get 5 stars just because it is that..." Read more

"...It fell off when I was making a slow turn." Read more

"...The clamp used to secure the rods together feels very cheaply made and snapped. No way to fix it but to just order another, I suppose...." Read more

Works!
4 Stars
Works!
I was able to get the job done with it! It feels a little cheap but it worked and I got my truck back on the road. Worth the money.
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