Clockwise Tools MGBR-01 Magnetic Base Stand for Digital Dial Indicator Gauge 176lbs Max Pull

Initially, I bought this for use as a backup/secondary mag base to use in conjunction with my Noga. While every aspect of the two works as expected, there are some differences to note. There is thinner metal in the arms than on the Noga, and this can cause certain situations for it to flex. Although it would be okay to use it while it is stationary, if you were to use it to sweep a bore on a horizontal mill, a measurable amount of flex would probably be discernible as you ran it. Furthermore, I observed that even with the locking nut fairly tight, there was still some movement of the last joint (indicator end) when I used some This is actually something I don't mind and the one thing I like sometimes, but it could be a dealbreaker for others. Also, the nut on the locking mechanism is smaller than the Noga, so that may have made it seem like it's not working correctly. I like it a lot and am satisfied with the purchase in general. The price range is pretty reasonable, so as long as your expectations are reasonable and reasonable, you should find it a decent purchase.

Arturo Santos

| Jan 13, 2021

This indicator stand is pretty naff. Overall, it did what it needed to do, but could be improved upon. In addition, the knob for lifting the magnet in the base grinds and catches when it is turned, and the joint on the tool end is loose, and there is no way to tighten it. It would have been nice to have spent more on a better product, but the quality here isn't bad enough to return it. Update It seems as if the seller is trying to delete my review in exchange for a full refund of the purchase price by email. I stand by my 3-star rating. This was Clockwise Tools's first purchase, and I certainly won't be buying anything else from them in the future.

Daniel Walter

| Mar 02, 2021

A very easy to adjust indicator that holds the indicator rigidly in place. In addition to being very strong, magnets are also very strong. Exactly why do we give it a 4 star rating? Despite the ground magnetic surfaces not being perfectly flat, they are not ideal. I believe the four legs of the table need to be shimmied since it rocks like a four-legged table. As a result, the magnet holds it in place well enough that it takes a significant amount of force to move it from side to side (far more than you would use on an This flaw doesn't seem to be a problem, so it may not matter that much. "Come on, guys," it's just like "come on. The fact that flat surfaces can be ground is not difficult. The sleeve is sized to grip a shank 3/8" thick found on most dial indicators, and the dovetail found on most lever indicators can be easily inserted into it. Here are a few of the indicators I use with it and they work well G9611 and G3632 are Grizzly bears.

Sariah Harper

| Sep 03, 2020

It is not flat on the base so it will rock, making it difficult to get repeatable readings. I'm not impressed at all with this product. The rods are very short, so that orienting the dial indicator is a lengthy process if you can position it correctly. There are also a lot of knobs to tighten and they are very large, limiting mounting options further. Both of those problems make it extremely limited in its usefulness. It is even less useful because it does not have a flat magnet surface. As well, it won't be very good at the original purpose for which I bought it, so I'll use it as a flashlight stand.

Sutton Carney

| Feb 21, 2021

This is a gross mislabeling. It states that 176lbs of magnetic pull weight is present in the title, which is clearly untrue. If left on a vertical surface for longer than a couple of seconds, the magnet would fall to the ground. To be honest, I feel pretty ripped off by this item, as I didn't expect it to have a magnet that has a pulling strength of 176 lbs, but I would say that it is clearly accessible to a toddler who.

Kingston Stone

| May 07, 2021

Despite not having used a Nogo articulating holder, I have seen a lot of videos of machinists using them (such as the one by abom79). MGBR-1 indicator stand was the perfect replace for my old Central Tools indicator stand. It's not a machinist, it's just a hobbyist who has to replace his old stand. It is a great value to buy the 01 Magnetic Base Stand. Although the magnet is strong and the articulating arm and lock work great to tighten the indicator position to the stand with just a twist, I did find that the clamp on the arm/stand was slightly too small to hold the stem of my old Central Tools dial indicator. It worked well to insert a 1/2" x 1/8" strip of 400 grit sandpaper into the clamp and position the long dimension parallel to the indicator stem and the rough side towards the stem. The stem of the indicator might be superglued to it.

Jakobe Berg

| Mar 07, 2021

The base for this mag is excellent. This magnet is easily turned on and off and is solid. Despite its ability to articulate well and lock securely, the arm does not appear to be unstable. As of yet, I have not seen any droop. The only thing I am really unhappy about is that it does not completely clamp down on standard 3/8 dial indicator studs, despite its description specifically stating that it does. I have a safety indicator that is secure and usable, but when I twist it, the clamping screw will become too tight to allow me to make any more rotations. In an almost mechanical manner, the screw does not seem to fit properly, but I have not had the time to further examine Since I don't want to spend too much money, I will make do and when I get some free time I will try and fix the screw problem, but for now, I will just be extra cautious.

Elina Weiss

| Apr 15, 2021

Unlike the magnetic base I received, the surface of the magnetic base I received is It is not rocking, as others have described it. In addition, there is an expected pull in the results Dimensions 24" wide by 24" high The base measures 35"), and you can easily slide or tilt it It is nearly impossible to move the base when it is mounted on a 1/4" thick steel plate. A magnet of this type would exhibit similar characteristics. The item description indicates that to achieve the full 176 pounds, a similar design should be used. Steel must be at least 30mm thick when placed on a pull.

Charlotte Rivas

| Jan 30, 2021