Fowler 52-520-199-0, Magnetic Base and Black Dial Indicator Set

Perfectly allows me to set back lash in axle rebuilding and is a very accurate high quality dial indicator. The magnetic base is plenty strong to keep it in position for accurate measurements and comes with a well made protective storage case to keep it in good condition for along time. You cant go cheap on precision instruments like this. However this one is priced very affordable and you wont be disappointed in the quality of product your getting making it a great value

I used the Fowler Dial Indicator with magnetic base to check the runout on my roommate's drill press. I used it to detect runout on a large drill bit to determine how much my drilled holes would be off. I used the measurement to determine that I needed to get a replacement chuck - one that was not so worn out. After the new chuck was installed, the run out now reads 0.005. That's better than the 0.010 where it started. I would also replace the spindle because the taper was also damaged. THAT part is no longer available. My Fowler Dial Indicator is a very useful tool. The magnet grabbed the drill press drilling table very solidly. Once I figured out how to set it up, it was easy to use. The price was very affordable and it's the right size for what I'm trying to do. I'll use it again for hole depth measurement.

Seems quite accurate (enough for woodworking anyway). Easy to use. The whole unit (stand + dial) seems quite sturdy. Having a storage case is very helpful as I don't use this regularly. Planning on using this when needed for many years to come.

I've used this dial indicator for a while now and I'm pleased with its performance. I work in an industrial setting and some environments and people can be hard on things. It's held up to everyday use . The base is nice and the magnet is strong enough for our purposes. One issue I ran into is the four screws for the back cover did back out after 6 months. I used a small drop on blue loctite on them and haven't had a issue since. If I could I would have done this in the beginning when I received it. The case it comes with is also nice and keeps everything where it belongs. I also bought some foam sheets and cut it to the internal size of the case to help with holding everything tight so it can't pop out of the recessed areas for the different components. I haven't had them actually do this but I just wanted to eliminate that scenario from happening and help cushion everything if the case get dropped or jolted for any reason. This is in no way the most expensive dial indicator you could buy and you should have reasonable expectations to the quality of it. That's not to say it's not accurate as I've done comparisons with other more expensive indicators and it holds it's own.

Muy práctico , buena calidad

Have used this tool to set lash in approximately 20 rear ends now works as well as the high dollar tool truck versions for significantly less

Bought this to regear two differentials for my truck, I wish I would have bought a different dial indicator.... Magnet isn't strong enough to hold it in place it constantly shifts positions and throws your reading off, the adjustments of the arm is not great and the bulky knobs make it hard to get it in a good position so the weak magnet will stay attached. The screws on the backing plate kept loosening up and needed constant attention to keep them in. Then on my final backlash measurement the gauge would not reset back to the same position it just seemed to stop where it wanted to figured I'd have nothing to loose since it didn't work anyways I disassembled the gauge and found almost every screw was loose, tightened it all up and still did not function correctly. Now I need to buy another one and hope and pray that the first diff is actually in spec...

Used to set the ignition timing on my 2 stroke Yamaha dirt bike