Fowler 52-520-109-0, Adg Dial Indicator With 0-1" Measuring Range (Black)

I have used this model indicator daily in the worst conditions. I indicate parts sometimes 4 or 5 times a shift. I keep 3 of them in my roving tool box. After 3 years of use I retired my original set and bought 3 new ones.. I handed out the old ones to the apprentice machinists and there still going strong. A little worse for wear but still holding there accuracy. I've been making chips for 40 odd years and have the high end Starrett and Mitutoyo Sylvac indicators for high end precision work. That being said if you need a daily use roughing indicator these do just fine. I don't want to run a 300 or 400 dollar indicator on rough scaly stock its just not smart. These are precision instruments that require a little care in there use and storage. Keep them in there box when not in use. Yeah it takes a little more time to set up but they are protected. I work in the turbine industry and I haven't had a part fail QC because of these indicators.

I bought this indicator as a back up when running more than one machine, but now I think I will be pairing it along side my Mitutoyo while making gear blanks. One indicator held farther out than the other to swap between the two for inside boring and outside turning operations without having to readjust the single holder. The first measurement I made with this indicator was for the final pass while facing off a gear, and the result was as accurate as my caliper could measure. It looks and feels like something the manufacturer was proud of, and I am quite happy with my purchase.

For what you pay for there is nobno better indicator. There is a slight difference in fit and finish than a much more expensive brand like starter or brown and Sharpe but this indicator works great. I use mine almost every day in My job as a machinist. The black dial face with white lettering is very easy to read, and I've had no problems with accuracy.

Thos dial indacator works great and is a percission indacator

Used for z surface leveling of workpieces on cnc router.

I work full time as CNC machinist. I'm no pro, but for the money, Fowler makes a good product. I know it's not made in the USA, but some of us are poor and can't afford $300 measuring tools. I use this dial several times a week and it's always stayed accurate.

When I looked at other micrometers they came with a back cover and a back cover with lug for attaching to other things. I assumed this one had both. It does not. It only has the back cover with lug. If you want to lay it on something flat or mount it to something flat, that's not an option. My only complaint. Otherwise everything is as expected.

Works great. Pairs well with mag base.

Awesome dial indicator, worked as intended for backlash and what not, great quality.

LLegó a tiempo y en buen estado. Funciona bastante bien. El ajuste entre las piezas en movimiento es bueno, no se traban y toleran la vibración, inclusive montado sobre el torno funcionando. La resolución es buena y tiene la suficiente precisión para el trabajo en que lo uso.

Great price, great accuracy but a bit smaller than anticipated. The throw is 1” less than the Matco one I replaced with this.

Funciona muy bien, pero se siente muy frágil y liviano, no conosco yo otro pues el primero con el que tengo con tacto. No trae estuche para guardarse sólo viene en empaque de unicel y ese uso para almacenarlo.

Boy is this item heavy. Doesn't say where it's made but defiantly fowler american quality product at less than $40 canukistani money, good value. I'm pleased, delighted