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Pros & Cons

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Pros

The included magnetic base/arm is great and quality is on par with other adjustable arms of this style. It performs very well. Solid metal and has a very powerful magnet.

For dynamic readings (like truing up stock in a 4-jaw) an analog dial is probably best as it’s much easier to visualize the changing needle than just raw digits on a screen. The dial gauge takes measurements independent of other factors such as materi...  Read More

Customer service is also great. These aren't deal-breakers, just things to be aware of. It saved me having to get them checked at a brake shop and trust their gauge/tech/ethics or replace the rotors because they may be warped.



Cons

The zero button on the unit takes enough pressure that it’s almost impossible to set up and zero. Internal timer shuts gage off.

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Highlights

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Quality


Precision output smooth travel low force just what we needed in an indicator


This is a very well made little tool


Clamping knob broke on first use disappointed really cheap cast resin knob with a screw set inside it


After trying out the basic functions of the indicator i wanted to try out the tips for fitment the attached tip was on so tight...  Read More

Price


Excellent price value for the hobbiest


Priced right for the home hobbiest or car enthusiast


For the price and what i use it for i have no real complaints though


For the money you wont be disappointed

Shipping


Purchased product came quickly and as described


That being said i received my dial indicator on thursday but didnt open until saturday i had also ordered the dipr01 22 piece tip kit


They responded immediately and sent me a new unit


I sent an email to clockwise tools about 100 pm on saturday explaining my issue

Packaging/appearance


Product appears to be wellbuilt nice appearance very impressed with carrying case and packaging nice product would recommend to...  Read More


I needed the gage and the mag base so this package was perfect


The box it comes in for storage and protection is garbage


In the bundle was clockwise tools dipr01 22 piece dial digital indicator unf 448 threaded point tip set which gives you many ot...  Read More

Competitiveness


It is extremely accurate in fact i believe more accurate than a much more popular brand with which i compared and used a third ...  Read More


Similar design to a much more expensive american made product for the skilled machinist professional


I havent used the indictor as of yet so i cant speak to accuracy even had i used it i have no known standard i am sure it will ...  Read More

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I bought this to use as a poor mans dro on my lathe ways


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I generally only need accuracy to 0


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    One installed and a packaged spare


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    One plain the other with lug


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Consindicator feels cheap though no word on durability


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    No way to disable this sleep feature

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