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    Hi

    I've seen a few of you chaps using these for dial indicators .The arm is a flexible any which way device .

    I've been looking but I don't seem to find any .... Does CTC carry them ?

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    I have this. type I bought it at my local tool store cost $30 but I find the magnetic a-bit weak.


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    The type of thing I'm looking for has a segemented arm, like a worm . The same arrangement as the coolant flexible arms Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by morrisman View Post
    The type of thing I'm looking for has a segemented arm, like a worm . The same arrangement as the coolant flexible arms Mike
    Mike,

    I have a Starrett flexible arm on a mag base. I don't use it because I bought a Noga.

    http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/no...6/#post1305203

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    I bought one, a few years back, Real Mitutoyo, screaming deal on EBay. Tried it a few times. Don’t think I’ve touched it in two years. It works as it should, but its soggy as a noodle. I just can’t trust it.

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    I wonder if these are the genuine thing , or a cheap copy , stuffed into the orange box.

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    Quote Originally Posted by morrisman View Post
    I wonder if these are the genuine thing , or a cheap copy , stuffed into the orange box.
    I’m hoping someone here can answer that. Mitutoyo is my frequent type in Ebay search. And half the hits are for Indian vendors showing new stock.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Machtool View Post

    It works as it should, but its soggy as a noodle. I just can’t trust it.

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    An apt description that sums up the Starrett as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anorak Bob View Post
    An apt description that sums up the Starrett as well.

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    Post 70's anyway...
    I hate my cheap "one knob" deluxe style base, it is just not rigid. Give me one like you linked to on ebay anyday Mike
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    I had an inexpensive Noga copy with one knob that was useless. Real Nogas are great. So too are Etalon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Q View Post
    I had an inexpensive Noga copy with one knob that was useless. Real Nogas are great. So too are Etalon.

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    They also cost more than most dials.....207 : Interapid Magnetic Base
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    Wowee I had forgotten how dear they are. I bought mine from a Swiss ebay seller that used to move heaps of Interapid and Compac stuff. Both of mine had vacuum bases for using on granite, hence I was able to get them for about $50 ea. plus postage. I converted one of them with a good mag block for not much, considering.

    Before you ask, I think he must have grown tired of taking a bath on the metrology stuff as he only seems to have swiss bank deposit boxes for sale these days.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Q View Post
    I think he must have grown tired of taking a bath on the metrology stuff as he only seems to have swiss bank deposit boxes for sale these days.

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    That would be Oliver. - Swiss Quality discount.

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    He must have inherited all the imperial stock they have in Europe. And cant give away. But an Etalon mag base, you'd make luv to that.

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    Thanks Phil, but I still as rotten as something in Denmark.

    Oliver is the guy alright. I've only ever checked his ebay store and hence missed his current metrology offerings. No auctions He wraps things very well too, and always includes a Swiss chocolate.

    Still, his price of $150 for the vacuum based indicator stand is very good compared to Long Island Indicator's. His Wyler level prices are dirt cheap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Q View Post
    vacuum based indicator stand
    Now I dont have one of those, sounds handy. I assume they work well?

    I do on the other hand have a knock off flexible base. One of the things I bought thinking it would be handy one day. That day hasnt come yet but I cant imagine its going to be better than Phils Mit. I think its length would be a bad start.

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