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I found myself untightening and tightening it several times to get it at just the right location to measure the runout.I didn't want anything expensive and something that worked decently. I've used it a few times to measure the runout of the brake rotors on my car. It works fine but the magentic base doesn't always attach itself well on curved suspension parts. This is the tool for you if that what you want. Also the attachments take a bit of getting used to.
As was mentioned in another review, it would be nice if it included 1/64th graduations, which are much more useful than decimal values. Oh well, its still a good value. Definitely worth the price you pay, though. I bought this set because of the value, and it is one. Just not as precise as I'd like it to be.
The caliper is surprisingly accurate for one in a combo set costing $30. The magnetic base and dial caliper are another story. I guess for the cost, Its a good value, but even the slightest touch to the adjustment arm after zeroing out the dial indicator leads to a several thousandths change in the indicator reading. That makes for some frustrating cuts.
The main problem is it just not returning to full extention after being depressed and otherwise being "sticky".Anyway, if your primary want is a dial indicator, I would humbly suggest not getting this. cheap in both price and quality. What can I say. Not a bad value, but not great.The calipers are pretty nice, and have gotten a lot of use. On the other hand, if you need basic calipers and a dial indicator may be useful on occasion (or you just want to play around), go for it. However, the dial indicator is really pretty crappy, but servicable in most cases.
My first calipers and dial indicator. What's to complain about. Both work fine as far as I can discern. Price can't be beat.
The caliper as well as the dial indicator are of decent quality. Their accuracy is just perfect for fine woodworking measurment.The only complaint I have is that the arm that can hold the dial indicator is a little awkward to use.But for that price and the fact that it comes with a case not much to complain about.
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