Gunsmithing Fowler test indicators
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Re: Fowler test indicators
http://longislandindicator.com/p37.html
That will give you a little info.
Don't underestimate fleabay. I picked up two B&S indicators, one a .0005 and the other .00005. The .00005 was brand new. PAid less than $140 for the pair.
B&S and Interapid are GTG. Never had a Starret (except for a lastword that I absolutely hated), and the one Mitutoyo I had had issues, and needed repaired shortly after I got it. Luckily the shop I worked for fixed our indicators for free.
http://longislandindicator.com/p37.html
That will give you a little info.
Don't underestimate fleabay. I picked up two B&S indicators, one a .0005 and the other .00005. The .00005 was brand new. PAid less than $140 for the pair.
B&S and Interapid are GTG. Never had a Starret (except for a lastword that I absolutely hated), and the one Mitutoyo I had had issues, and needed repaired shortly after I got it. Luckily the shop I worked for fixed our indicators for free.
Re: Fowler test indicators
Fowlers are what I call a middle of road durable instrument. Not the best, not the worst but I see them holding up well.
Fowlers are what I call a middle of road durable instrument. Not the best, not the worst but I see them holding up well.
Re: Fowler test indicators
You don't see many professional machinist/toolmakers using Fowler stuff. Interapid is the way to go.
You don't see many professional machinist/toolmakers using Fowler stuff. Interapid is the way to go.
Re: Fowler test indicators
when on sale at enco, the mitutoyo is not that much more than the fowlers in the .0001" flavor. the mitutoyo also lets you reach into a chamber. i have a couple fowler test indicators in .0005" and .0001" and a few .001" dial indicators and they seem to work just fine. i usually use my mitutoyo just for the piece of mind.
when on sale at enco, the mitutoyo is not that much more than the fowlers in the .0001" flavor. the mitutoyo also lets you reach into a chamber. i have a couple fowler test indicators in .0005" and .0001" and a few .001" dial indicators and they seem to work just fine. i usually use my mitutoyo just for the piece of mind.
Re: Fowler test indicators
I have a couple of Fowler instruments. They are OK, considering what you pay for them.
I have had 1 Interapid. It was in the same class. I also have B&S, Mitutoyo, Starrett and Federal. For MY MONEY... my opinion, Federal is probably the best buy for the money. I currently have 5 or 6 Federal indicators that still work just fine.
I also have 2 Starrett Last Word indicators. I'm not really crazy about them.
I have a couple of Fowler instruments. They are OK, considering what you pay for them.
I have had 1 Interapid. It was in the same class. I also have B&S, Mitutoyo, Starrett and Federal. For MY MONEY... my opinion, Federal is probably the best buy for the money. I currently have 5 or 6 Federal indicators that still work just fine.
I also have 2 Starrett Last Word indicators. I'm not really crazy about them.
