Posted this many years ago for my 1340GT, and built another for my ERL-1340 the other day. It uses a test indicator attached a Zero-Set which is normally used in mills for hole centering. Versions of the Zero-Set are on eBay and through Shar's for $20-30. The test indicator holder slides on two bars mounted to the lathe belt cover, so remains in the same position vertically relative to the stock in the spider. The tip of the test indicator is always in aliment and the Zero-Set/indicator slides forward when not in use. The rails are 1/4" rods, on mine the spacing is 3/4", the cover aluminum mounts are angled so they are level horizontally. They attach with two small screws behind the cover. I use a bit of red loctite when I insert the rods into the mounts. I have an extended reach indicator which are a bit harder to find/cost, one could use a inexpensive test indicator and put a longer point on it (check the thread size), the key is to have a test indicator with enough travel (i.e. more than one revolution). Some examples below. Be sure to extended the spider bolts fully to make sure they do not interfere with the test indicator.
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Zero Set Universal Attachment Test Indicator Holder
HHIP 4401-0423 Zero-set Universal Kit for Test Indicator for sale online | eBay
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SHARS PRECISION 1.5” Dial Test Indicator Set 0-15-0 .030” .0005” NEW | eBay
Three dovetail mounting allows this indicator to be read in both horizontal and vertical position. Large 1-1/2" white dial face with anti-glare finish. Primarily used for machine set-up but are often used for general production purposes.
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Contact Points For Dial Test Indicator 2mm Ruby Ball Tip M1.6 Mitutoyo 21CZA211 | eBay
Fits Mitutoyo dial test indicator :513-415-10ï¼513-215Nï¼513-215Fï¼513-215FEï¼513-415ï¼513-115ï¼513-515ï¼513-477-10H etcã.
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