They do a wide range to suit whatever size pocket you have.
Im after a dial test indicator or dial indicator whatever you wish to call them.
preferable with a magnetic base but not essential.
Where is a good place to buy a reasonable quality one. I would rather buy a second hand 'good' quality one for the same money as a new
'lesses quality' item.
also after a set of vernier calipers too!
Thanks
Mitutoyo ones are good, as are mercer ones. For new stuff have a look here:
Linky
If you can, get an 0.002mm one, or 0.0001".
As for second hand, if you want a good one dont bother...
David
I just got a radius gauge and digital vernier from http://www.tooled-up.com/
They do a wide range to suit whatever size pocket you have.
Just a random note, a dial indicator and a dial test indicator are not the same tool. A dial indicator has a straight travel and a relatively long range (.5-2''+ depending on model). A Dial test indicator has a movement of an arc and usually only has a range of .03-.06''. These are usually used for set-up and very fine measurements in the machining industry. You want a dial indicator, by far the more useful one for building engines. Cheers!
thought they were both called either name? There are many different types of dial indicator (test or otherwise) with levers and goodness knows what attached to them!
You're right Nat. Difference is semantics, usual source. 
Differring terminology either side of the atlantic, and sometimes coasts!
Cheers,
Syd.
I got a dial guage from axminster tools
[url=http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=21170&name=dial+guage&user_search=1&sfile=1&jump=0]
at £ 13 was cheaper then MM; no problems in the 3 times I used it
accurate enough to find TDC on a V8.
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Originally posted by crbrlfrost
Just a random note, a dial indicator and a dial test indicator are not the same tool. A dial indicator has a straight travel and a relatively long range (.5-2''+ depending on model). A Dial test indicator has a movement of an arc and usually only has a range of .03-.06''. These are usually used for set-up and very fine measurements in the machining industry. You want a dial indicator, by far the more useful one for building engines. Cheers!