Simple Lathe Dial Indicator Holder

[Janderso]

We have all seen these. I made one out of aluminum the first time. I found it to be so handy, I made another one. I used Joe Pie's alignment tool on the rotary table for the first time.

Not my best work but it will do the job.
Scrap steel and a Shars indicator, $25 tool.

 

[Bob Korves]

Very nice, Jeff!

 

[stioc]

Nice work, just to clarify, the idea is to be able to hold it in a tool holder?

 

[Janderso]

Yes, I use a dedicated Shars CXA tool holder to check run out when adjusting a part in a 4 jaw chuck.
Quick and easy. I got the idea from Mr. Pete. He made a couple different versions including one with the dovetails.

 

[Janderso]

Mounted and ready to go to work. Total investment = $48. If I dedicate a tool holder.

 

[eeler1]

Beats the magnet and adjustable arms and all that. I'll have to do the same.

 

[barnett]

Very nice !
I'm gonna have to make one too.
Is Joe still selling those ?