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Pros & Cons
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.
Highlights
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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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 54.0% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 1,373 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 28 2024.
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I bought this to use as a poor mans dro on my lathe ways
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I generally only need accuracy to 0
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One installed and a packaged spare
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One plain the other with lug
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Consindicator feels cheap though no word on durability
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No way to disable this sleep feature
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