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Luegolover



Joined: 02 Mar 2017
Posts: 15
Location: London

PostPosted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 1:33 pm    Post subject: dial gauge recommendation Reply with quote

Hello,

I need to add a dial gauge to my tool kit. I am reasonably happy to spend money on such things but I am not keen to waste money. With something like this I have an issue based on cost per use and it is this:

eBay has loads for sale with a magnetic stand from about £15.

My question is this: is it worth spending any more than this when I am likely to use such a tool once in a blue moon? If it is then please recommend something that I should consider.

Thanks in advance
Steve
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Minxy



Joined: 22 Sep 2010
Posts: 272
Location: West Northants

PostPosted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 8:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just my opinion but my stance on these things is that regardless of how much you use an item, when you do use it it needs to be accurate and fit for purpose. In essence if I only intend using an item once I will pay a little extra to get something that is ' fit for purpose'

Most of the measuring equipment I have is Mitutoyo, perhaps slightly extravagant but I would certainly be paying more than £15 if it were my money.
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Peter_L



Joined: 10 Apr 2008
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Location: New Brunswick. Canada.

PostPosted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have one, magnetic base and "inherited" from a nationalised fossil fuel company where I once gave them the benefit of my skills.

anyway.. have used it a few times over the years. I got into the habit of testing it against a solid surface and then inserting feeler gauges to see if the needle deflection matched the gauge.

I have a number of tools and devices that I put in the category of "when needed, they are no use in the store"
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