Clockwise Tools Digital Indicator with Magnetic Base Holder Stand, DIBR-0105 0-1 Inch/25.4mm, Inch/Metric Conversion, Auto Off

I purchased the Clockwise Tools model DITR-0105 dial indicator (without the magnetic base unit) primarily for home shop use and my gunsmith and reloading hobbies. The product features an easy to read display that has good "dark" numerals that don't "fade out" when viewed at an angle. The unit I have also reflects feature upgrades made by Clockwise Tools since some of the earlier reviews on this product were written. These include: (1) The unit now retains the previous measurement... even if the unit "auto powers off" during lengthy operation. (2) It now uses the thin "coin cell" LITHIUM batteries rather than the older style's thicker shorter storage life LR44 alkaline battery type. (3) The data connector is now a small USB type. (4) All of the display digits are "full size" (except for the .00005 value digit )", even when using it in "inch based" mode. The product appears to be very well constructed, and I am quite pleased with its accurate performance thus far...even MORE SO considering its very modest price compared to comparable products. What absolutely puts this Clockwise Tools item it in a league of its own however is the AWESOME Customer Service the seller provides. I come from a Marketing background, and trust me on this... any company in business that I know of would be thrilled to be able to truthfully claim that they provide Customer Service at the same level as Clockwise Tools. I had a minor issue when I received my unit (due to my erroneous interpretation of the product specs) that resulted in several back and forth e-mails with Clockwise Tools. The representative assisting me (Vick) was quite courteous, extremely knowledgeable about the product, and ALWAYS very prompt and thorough with his reply correspondence. Without boring you with details... he went far, far beyond my expectations, especially given the modest price of the product. In terms of my Marketing position and our Customer Support team, we always strove to create a "wow factor" with every interaction with our end-user customers experiencing product difficulty or requiring additional assistance...in this respect Vick "knocked it out of the park"!!! I was so impressed with this experience that I looked to see what other Clockwise Tools items are offered on Amazon, and should I need one... will purchase it with no hesitation whatsoever. I just wish they had an even broader range of items available!!! My only "complaint" is that while the unit ships with both a flat back cover as well as a (lug style), the case will not close with the lug style attached... my Dremel tool came to the rescue for modifying the plastic case, sufficiently resolving this quite minor concern. But....Clockwise Tools' obvious willingness to consider improvement suggestions made by previous purchasers, I suspect that Clockwise Tools is "already working on it", and I'd be surprised if the case's blow mold tooling isn't revised at some point in the future to accommodate the lug attached to the unit. VERY PLEASED WITH THIS PURCHASE!!!

I acquired this dial indicator specifically for assessing the movement precision of my 3D printer’s XY and Z axes. Ensuring that each axis accurately responds to commands to move a specified distance was crucial for optimizing performance. By aligning the digital dial indicator with an axis and commanding the printer to move, I could precisely determine whether the movement matched the intended measurement. This allowed me to fine-tune the firmware configuration with exactitude. The magnetic base accompanying this dial indicator stands out for its exceptional quality. Notably, its single adjustment mechanism simplifies usability compared to counterparts with multiple knobs. The articulating arm facilitates effortless positioning, effortlessly secured by a solitary knob. Furthermore, the inclusion of a storage case ensures prolonged protection and durability, safeguarding your investment during idle periods. Highly recommended for diverse applications beyond 3D printing, this product ensures enduring utility across a spectrum of tools and projects.

I run a hobbyist manual mill and engine lathe; this indicator was purchased for hobby & light commercial use. The equipment came in a molded plastic carry case, with extra battery, additional mounting hardware, and instruction manual. This indicator and base have been great tools. The accuracy seems to match all my other measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, feed indicators, etc) within 0.001". Operates smoothly, doesn't hang, and reacts quick enough when doing a manual run out check. The battery has lasted over a year without replacement. One negative is that the indicator will auto turn off fairly quickly if there is no position change, which also resets zero. This hasn't been a problem for me, but if something is taking extra long on setup, then it may need accommodation. The base magnet is strong, no problems with it losing position, even when slightly bumped. The position arm copies other successful designs fairly well. The locking mechanism takes some elbow force to truly lock in tight, to where I can re-zero with a button push and doesn't change the indication. But once locked, it reliably holds position and doesn't creep or loosen. The short mounting stem over the spindle, sometimes causes interference with the locking knob on the arm, depending on how I am trying to orient and setup the measurement. Service: Within a year of purchase I lost the contact tip to the indicator, by my own fault. Clockwise does not sell the tips, so they provided me a new indicator free of charge.

Does exactly what it's supposed to. My first one stopped working and the company sent me a new one right away

When I just got the dial, I was a bit hesitant about it. It was just a digital dial indicator. I decided to get a digital one because it's easier to read it than the analog one. And I was glad to get one that came with a stand as well. Let me start by telling you that the stand is very well built. When I took it out of the box, I wondered how come it only had one tightening knob, since my analog one had one in each joint. Well this one only has one knob and when you tighten it in the desired position, it tightens the three joints safely and securely. In addition, the dial portion of the stand has an additional knob that allows you to do smaller adjustments up and down to set up the dial. And the magnetic base holds the dial in place and won't let it move unless you apply a lot of strength to make it move. I tested it out as soon as I had a chance. So I set it up in one of the spare transmissions I have for my truck. I measured the backlash in the transmission with my analog dial first and it measured 0.007" in backlash. Then I swapped the analog dial with my new digital one. Well, to my surprise the digital dial measured 0.0065". So I measured it at least 10 more times to make sure I was getting an accurate reading with it. And each time it read the same measurement. So I am glad I got this digital dial because it's easier to read and a lot easier to set up. And apparently it seems to be more accurate than my analog one. One thing I don't like is that although it came with the plastic case for storage, it is very tricky to place the base in the box because it doesn't have a specific cut out for the base to make it fit into place easily. But once you try turning it in many different ways, it fits nice and neat. Other than that, it's a welt built unit and is working well for me so far. Would I recommend to my friends: yes because of its ease of use and cost compared to other similar dials. Would I buy it again: most definitely. One thing I liked the most: the base having a single knob to set it in place makes it easier to set it up once you get it in the shape you need. Something I don't like about it: the plastic storage case it comes with it. It's tricky to fit it in place. But it's nice to keep it from getting damaged which is what you want to do nevertheless.

I don't understand why I didn't purchase this indicator earlier. This is the only one I have that is accurate enough for my steelworking needs, and it's extremely consistent. I took measurements quite a few times on for my table and toolbox and it came back with the exact same readings each time. The ring is super easy to spin around, as well as the hand movement is quite smooth and responsive. I was concerned the hand movement be clock-y based on some of the reviews but that is not the case at all for me. There is a screw to lock the ring that has to be loosened, it's very obvious for its purpose and comes in handy. Anyway, this thing works great every time and is a pleasure to use. Money Well Spent!

This is a great deal for a Superior product. Highly recommended.

I purchased this back in March for a specific purpose and ended up sidetracked from that project. Needless to say, the indicator sat on a shelf for months...until now, mid June. I used it for the first time on an axle shaft to measure play. Let me say that I am impressed! It is extremely accurate, in fact I believe more accurate than a much more popular brand with which I compared and used a third device to confirm (I won't mention other manufacturers). I then utilized it to set some measurements for my CNC machine. Folks, this tool is good. The quality seems very good and the price cannot be beat. The magnetic base is not much to brag about, but I was aware of that prior to purchase. The base is however certainly as advertised and definitely not junk. I am impressed thus far. Thumbs up, buy this tool!! .

Al leer otras opiniones (en Ingles), y donde no le daban del todo las 5 estrellas, pense que seria un aparato de mediana calidad, pero para mi sorpresa por el contrario, es de una calidad soberbia, fabricado en metal, se siente incluso pesado, las mediciones son perfectas y no necesite calibrarlo, cuenta con un estuche bastante solido y ademas viene ya baterias, 2, 1 en el dispositivo y la otra de repuesto. Me ha sido de gran utilidad, que bueno que no me deje llevar por los comentarios negativos. Ademas el precio estuvo de ganga, que mas puedo pedir?.

Bought this as it is reads more decimal points than the cheaper ones... I use it with a flat base. Occasionally I will cut the block of a cat c15. If you use a needle style gauge and don't look at the gauge properly, you get the wrong reading, with this I hope to be more accurate as I will remove the possibility of making a mistake.