Fowler 52-520-109-0, Adg Dial Indicator With 0-1" Measuring Range (Black)

I have used this model indicator daily in the worst conditions. I indicate parts sometimes 4 or 5 times a shift. I keep 3 of them in my roving tool box. After 3 years of use I retired my original set and bought 3 new ones.. I handed out the old ones to the apprentice machinists and there still going strong. A little worse for wear but still holding there accuracy. I've been making chips for 40 odd years and have the high end Starrett and Mitutoyo Sylvac indicators for high end precision work. That being said if you need a daily use roughing indicator these do just fine. I don't want to run a 300 or 400 dollar indicator on rough scaly stock its just not smart. These are precision instruments that require a little care in there use and storage. Keep them in there box when not in use. Yeah it takes a little more time to set up but they are protected. I work in the turbine industry and I haven't had a part fail QC because of these indicators.

Awesome dial indicator, worked as intended for backlash and what not, great quality.

LLegó a tiempo y en buen estado. Funciona bastante bien. El ajuste entre las piezas en movimiento es bueno, no se traban y toleran la vibración, inclusive montado sobre el torno funcionando. La resolución es buena y tiene la suficiente precisión para el trabajo en que lo uso.

I bought this indicator as a back up when running more than one machine, but now I think I will be pairing it along side my Mitutoyo while making gear blanks. One indicator held farther out than the other to swap between the two for inside boring and outside turning operations without having to readjust the single holder. The first measurement I made with this indicator was for the final pass while facing off a gear, and the result was as accurate as my caliper could measure. It looks and feels like something the manufacturer was proud of, and I am quite happy with my purchase.

Great price, great accuracy but a bit smaller than anticipated. The throw is 1” less than the Matco one I replaced with this.