Mitutoyo vs Brown&Sharp BestTest Indicators

[widgitmaster]

Could someone tell me what the angle of the dovetail is on these dial indicator brands?

Brown&Sharp BestTest?
Mitutoyo dial indicators?

Are the angles the same on all brands?

I need to make a universal holder!
All my indicators are so old and well used, and the dovetails have taken a lot of abuse over the years!
It's impossible to tell for sure what angle they are!

Eric

[mxtras]

I do not know the angle but the two use the same holders. I have a few of each brand and only one or two holders.

Scott

[widgitmaster]

Originally Posted by mxtras I do not know the angle but the two use the same holders. I have a few of each brand and only one or two holders. Scott

Thanks Scott,
The reason I ask is my indicators were worn out by using the wrong clamps!
I think Mitutoyo is 50°, and B&S uses 60°!
The surface area is so small, it's a neglible contact error!
Eric