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    Default Attaching dial indicator

    I have a CNC Taig mill, I got a Chinese dial indicator, the type with plunger... but its useless if you can't attach it. I have a vise setup and I would like to square it up. What to buy for attachment that will work on my Taig, I prefer to buy not make it as I usually cut plastic and don't have any metal stock to machine parts. I've googled for hours and searched Ebay but did not find anything. IF you post a link to the item I need that would be great.

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    I keep a Taig lathe tool post mounted on the spindle housing (fits in the t slots) and use that to secure a dial test indicator holder (cam lock style with round stock mount not mag base). They are meant to mount in the spindle but the 1/4 inch tool post works well. You want the mini version of the holder though, think I got mine at little machine shop some time ago.

    Note: you probably want to use a dial test indicator rather than dial indicator for vise squaring.



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    Default Re: Attaching dial indicator

    Thanks, So a Dial test indicator is the pivot type instead of plunger, correct?



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    Default Re: Attaching dial indicator

    Yes, something like this.
    Attaching dial indicator-nf1000_prd_big_picture_1-jpg
    They have a dovetail at the top and along the rear and usually come with a cylindrical mounting post that lets you mount it directly into the chuck on your mill.

    Rod Webster
    www.vmn.com.au


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