Clockwise Tools DIBR-0055 Electronic Digital Dial Indicator Gage Gauge and Magnetic Base 0-0.5 Inch/12.7 mm Inch/Metric Conversion Auto Off Featured Measuring Tool

Sadly, I wasn't able to make this one work. It is supposed to measure runnout on disc brakes and hubs, but the dial indicator is having some problems. First, the zero button on the unit is extremely hard to press, so it is almost impossible to set up and zero the gauge, since even touching the gauge moves the needle. Through some practice, I was able to accurately zero it by compensating with my other hand and getting it close enough to end up with a reading of zero. It has now also been plagued by data creep, which unfortunately isn't going away anytime soon. I was able to add another about every 45 seconds if I just let it sit there. The measurement will be 5 thousandths of an inch. Having the same direction at all times. Initially, I thought it might be a temperature sensitivity and it was just warming up, but I didn't find that to be the case as it continued making the same error after I had it working for awhile. I think it was more time-related, although not totally so. Sometimes the number would rise in the 30s, and sometimes it would rise in the 60s, but there would always be a rise of about half a thousand and In the event that I were able to completely zero the value, it would become negative. It is approximately 20-inches high by 0005" After 30 years, the began. After that, it took 45s to do so. The next 45s are 0015, 45s, 45s, etc. After it started climbing, I watched it keep climbing to The error code was 0005 and it didn't seem like it would No matter how often I tried power cycling, re-zeroing, etc, it kept doing the same thing. While I have nothing against using it quickly, I like to periodically check the spot where I zeroed it to see what it has grown to, then subtract the difference from what I have zeroed it to get my Nevertheless, it isn't as good as I had hoped it would be from the other reviews I had read. As soon as you get used to the way the arm bends, the base is comfortable to use. As far as tightening goes, it holds decently. Nevertheless, I'm not exactly sure where the 176lbs of force for the magnet arises from, as I did not observe that much force. While it could hold itself up, it did not do so with an abundant amount of I also found that the magnet was released by the on/off switch.

Sariyah Ayers

| Jun 18, 2021

I have great service and offer accurate pricing. Hobby & experimental purposes were behind the purchase of this indicator It may be used for light business purposes.
All of the equipment was supplied with a plastic carry case, as well as extra batteries, mounting hardware, and an A lot of good things have come from this indicator and base. I believe the accuracy of the system is comparable with everything I have tried in the past (calipers, micrometers, feed indicators, etc. ) The number "001". When performing a manual run out check, the system runs smoothly, does not hang, and reacts quickly enough. Despite not having replaced the battery for more than a year, it has been working flawlessly. A negative feature of this indicator is that it will automatically turn off if no position changes, which also resets the indicator to As far as I am concerned, this hasn't been a problem for me, but if something is taking extra time, then accommodations may need to be made. Magnet at the base is strong, and does not lose position when bumped, even when slightly shifted. The design of the arm is very similar to other successful designs. I have to apply a bit of force to the locking mechanism to get it to tighten up, so that I can reload You can push the button to zero, but the indication does not change. Nevertheless, it holds firmly in position, does not creep or loosen once the screw is inserted. Because of the short mounting stem over the spindle, sometimes it interferes with the locking knob on the arm, depending on how I am trying to orient My own fault led to me losing the contact tip to the indicator within a year of purchase. Clockwise does not sell the tips, so they provided me with a new indicator for free.

Charley Holmes

| May 13, 2021

I like it a lot. My intent was to use this tool to measure and monitor the thickness of lams I make for making A gauge's accuracy and simplicity make it an ideal tool. With my Starrett micrometer, I verify the thickness of the lams. The magnetic base and arm are a bit wonky at first and took a little getting used to, but they hold well and after they are snugged up there is no play. A couple of steel plates did need to be mounted on my sanding jig for it to attach to, but that took only a few minutes. The case is sturdy and does not show any signs of wear. I received my package in good condition and it was shipped fast. If I had to buy it again, I would.

Lucille Moyer

| Jan 03, 2021

In my case, the 1" model came with a A device was inside the device as soon as it was opened. It turned off for about five seconds and then came back on after I pressed the power button. It appears that the automatic on feature does not exist. I checked the instructions, "which basically do not exist. ". The power button does not work, more specifically, the power button does not work. I have tried many other methods to turn it back on, and nothing works except Inside the case and on the base, the oil is so saturated into the foam that it is soaked into the case. The fact that this is covered in oil is absolutely ridiculous. Based on its appearance, I can only assume it's a rust prevention method for pre-shipping, which indicates that it was made of garbage. In addition, the additional data adapter is overly complex and poorly designed. To avoid accidents, it would have been better to purchase a non-USB adapter for a few cents instead of 400 warnings not to use a USB. A warning would probably have cost less than using more ink to write it.

Frankie Orr

| May 31, 2021

The product I received is just as described, and I need to use it for a bit before I can give my full review, but so far I'm impressed. A firm lock seems to be provided by the arms on the mag base. Getting a tape measure allowed me to set it up to measure under something, which was the primary reason I purchased it. I appreciate the fact that they include a test certificate, but I'm not sure if I got it right. Here are a few facts about x A scale of 0 to 25 runs along the axis. A length of 4mm and a y-axis length of 20mm As you move from - to + Microns are 15 to 15 microns in size. Here is a picture of my certificate (attached). There are a lot of error measurements, but I'm not sure about how many there are. In the graph, all graduations should be 0. From 0 to 10mm, the small graduations Two millimeters. In that case, a measurement was made at zero. The error was 2mm, but the measurement was accurate? In addition, the error is zero I measured 4mm, then I measured There is an error of 00001mm Does 6mm fit? If that is the case, then At 0mm, there will be a 0. 00001mm. This is 8mm thick, and this is 1mm thick. At 1. mm, the error goes back to 0, and at 0. mm it goes back to 1mm. Is 2mm enough? If they are only measured at the peaks of the graph, like 0, 0, then . This is an 8mm, a What are the measurements? Frozen, frozen, etc? Anyway, it seems like the certificate has a max error of +/- 2mm. The difference in size is 10 microns, or a little more or less With a resolution of 0, it is pretty good for a device to be able to detect a small amount of movement. This is 1mm.

Novah Torres

| Aug 23, 2020