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When I can, I buy new, and if I can, I try to make it the best - but not this time. I needed a stand to put on the granite surface, and I saw one on eBay.
As it happens, it was in a bundle that included two "Victor" 0.0005" lever arm DTI indicators, and a larger dial "Exacta" brand 0.001" divisions plunger type DTI.
Also in the pile was an assortment of clamps and a rod, most of which did not seem to fit anything in any combination, except for the spring dovetail mount, which holds the DTIs.
I paid £25 for this stuff (about $33).
I always knew the stuff might need some refurbish. It turns out not to be total junk!![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
_ _![Measuring_Stuff3.jpg Measuring_Stuff3.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/356/356039-550000b61fbe8105a16afcfb0ddef633.jpg)
The DTIs do all seem to work as they should. The lever DTI on the right is a little sticky, but looks as if it would respond well to a cleanup in the ultrasound bath, and a little instrument watchmaker type oil. The spring split-dovetail clamp is kinda old-school quality, nothing like those aluminium dovetail things you get on cheap Chinese eBay mag-stand DTIs. Despite that there needs to be some de-rusting attention, and a clean-up, I am thinking I probably did OK on this deal.![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
EDIT [ Ref Post #7 - It seems the stand is a Starrett]
Pins through the base?
There are two pins through the base, near the adjust knob end, emerging flush on the underside. I don't actually know what these are about, and I would be glad if someone can explain.
![Measuring_Stuff2.jpg Measuring_Stuff2.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/356/356040-cccc7521b7f61ee5bef81476ae796fc3.jpg)
As it happens, it was in a bundle that included two "Victor" 0.0005" lever arm DTI indicators, and a larger dial "Exacta" brand 0.001" divisions plunger type DTI.
Also in the pile was an assortment of clamps and a rod, most of which did not seem to fit anything in any combination, except for the spring dovetail mount, which holds the DTIs.
I paid £25 for this stuff (about $33).
I always knew the stuff might need some refurbish. It turns out not to be total junk!
![Measuring_Stuff1.jpg Measuring_Stuff1.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/356/356035-bafe09f058a08238acaa5ba1ecfe69b7.jpg)
![Measuring_Stuff3.jpg Measuring_Stuff3.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/356/356039-550000b61fbe8105a16afcfb0ddef633.jpg)
The DTIs do all seem to work as they should. The lever DTI on the right is a little sticky, but looks as if it would respond well to a cleanup in the ultrasound bath, and a little instrument watchmaker type oil. The spring split-dovetail clamp is kinda old-school quality, nothing like those aluminium dovetail things you get on cheap Chinese eBay mag-stand DTIs. Despite that there needs to be some de-rusting attention, and a clean-up, I am thinking I probably did OK on this deal.
EDIT [ Ref Post #7 - It seems the stand is a Starrett]
Pins through the base?
There are two pins through the base, near the adjust knob end, emerging flush on the underside. I don't actually know what these are about, and I would be glad if someone can explain.
![Measuring_Stuff2.jpg Measuring_Stuff2.jpg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/356/356040-cccc7521b7f61ee5bef81476ae796fc3.jpg)
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