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16th October 2013, 09:09 PM #1
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Another Käfer, this time a dial height gauge.
Hi all,
Some may have seen this on Ebay lately. I was the only bidder at $30. It and a .2"-1.2" mits internal mic turned up in the mail today.
I am rather fond of the Käfer gear, its German and well made, but reasonably cheap. Anyway, i didn't know what to expect with this one, the sellers pic didn't show the brand, he had just said "made in Germany".
It is a beautiful bit of gear, very well made, and unlike my other Käfer indicators it has a full metal bezel. What struck me the most though was the simplicity of the bases construction. Just the base and a collet type arrangement locked with a knurled nut. It will take any long travel indicator with an 8mm stem, including my one of my 50mm Käfers.
Anyway, i think making a base like this would be a great little project, if anyone wants more pics etc just let me know.
Cheers,
Ew
Edit, the title should read dial depth gauge
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16th October 2013, 09:44 PM #2
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Very swisho Ewan. Did you get it local or from overseas.
Phil
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16th October 2013, 11:10 PM #3
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Ew,
Change the thread title to " Dial Depth Gauge ".
BT
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17th October 2013, 12:30 AM #4
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Originally Posted by Ueee
Edit, the title should read dial depth gaugeApparently you can't, i think the mods can. Originally Posted by Anorak Bob
Ew,
Change the thread title to " Dial Depth Gauge ".
BT
Phil, it came from Melbourne.
Ew1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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17th October 2013, 10:28 AM #5
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Yes I know. Lucky it didnt cost you more Originally Posted by Ueee
Though I didnt look at it very closely and didnt realise it had 25mm travel. Nice!
I am dealing with another ebay issue ATM so am a little distracted.....someone scored a moving retcule for a microscope for $25 or some such coz I was taking pictures of blue in the shed and missed the end by 30 seconds :'(
Stuart
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17th October 2013, 04:50 PM #6
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kuta
hi ew
very nice looks. looks great
you have to luv quality.
might even come in handy
aaron
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