FrogInTheWell
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Are Central Tools dial indicators decent quality? Thanks
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Dial Indicator Central Tools 6410
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FrogInTheWell
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probably, I'm terrible at this stuff..Did you... hit submit too early?
So did you have a question or were you just drawing our attention to a dial indicator?probably, I'm terrible at this stuff..
Are the magnetic ones much better than those with vice grip pliers? I sometimes find people selling snap on dial indicators for less than $150. If I can save one unnecessary rotor change, it will be well worth it. So how many home mechanics have this thing at home? Just curious.
That is Chinese stuff at Mitutoyo prices.
May I suggest: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5HQ1BO/?tag=atomicindus08-20
That price would actually get you Mitutoyo: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VB74T8/?tag=atomicindus08-20
May I suggest: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5HQ1BO/?tag=atomicindus08-20
That price would actually get you Mitutoyo: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VB74T8/?tag=atomicindus08-20
See above. Please ignore.So did you have a question or were you just drawing our attention to a dial indicator?
rsanter
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It really depend what the usage it for them.
Yes they are good enough for,some stuff, not good enough for other.
And there are different types for different jobs so,what do,you need it for?
Yes they are good enough for,some stuff, not good enough for other.
And there are different types for different jobs so,what do,you need it for?
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FrogInTheWell
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Nothing all that critical... Brake rotors, prop shafts, etc...It really depend what the usage it for them.
Yes they are good enough for,some stuff, not good enough for other.
And there are different types for different jobs so,what do,you need it for?
dnschmidt
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Chinese stuff at Japanese prices. If you're looking cheap but serviceable go with SHARS or Fowler.
Ricky Joe
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I use the American made Central Tools magnetic base for setting up differentials and other similar jobs for forty years. They are sufficient quality for that. I find them very good. I don’t buy Chinese if I can help it so can’t comment about newer products.
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FrogInTheWell
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Thanks for the replies, I picked up an American Made Central Tool indicator NIB for 55 bucks shipped off Ebay. Time will tell if it was a good purchase.
Not sure whether to be happy or sad. Machinists tools sell for next to nothing on eBay. I’ve bought $200 indicators for $30 etc etc. Really smart to check eBay for most stuff like this.Thanks for the replies, I picked up an American Made Central Tool indicator NIB for 55 bucks shipped off Ebay. Time will tell if it was a good purchase.