Fowler 52-520-199-0, Magnetic Base and Black Dial Indicator Set

First time using black faced instrument.…… I like it!

Have used this tool to set lash in approximately 20 rear ends now works as well as the high dollar tool truck versions for significantly less

Inexpensive and accurate enough for what I will be using it for.If I decide to build a jet engine I will upgrade.

Used to set the ignition timing on my 2 stroke Yamaha dirt bike

Seems quite accurate (enough for woodworking anyway).Easy to use. The whole unit (stand + dial) seems quite sturdy. Having a storage case is very helpful as I don't use this regularly. Planning on using this when needed for many years to come.

Like the case it comes in

Bought this to regear two differentials for my truck, I wish I would have bought a different dial indicator.... Magnet isn't strong enough to hold it in place it constantly shifts positions and throws your reading off, the adjustments of the arm is not great and the bulky knobs make it hard to get it in a good position so the weak magnet will stay attached. The screws on the backing plate kept loosening up and needed constant attention to keep them in. Then on my final backlash measurement the gauge would not reset back to the same position it just seemed to stop where it wanted to figured I'd have nothing to loose since it didn't work anyways I disassembled the gauge and found almost every screw was loose, tightened it all up and still did not function correctly. Now I need to buy another one and hope and pray that the first diff is actually in spec...

Works as it should and had no issues

I am not using this for a living. Just wanted to check my tablesaw for setting it up and it did the job. I would buy it again and in reality I don't know how accurate it is but I know the dial moved at the same spot every time so it told me where the high spots where and really that's what I wanted.Look if it breaks tomorrow I will change my rating but right now I am OK with it.

Worked much better than my previous “clamp on” style with the flexible arm, sold by multiple vendors including Snap On. Magnet could be stronger, but for the price, you can manage.Dial indicator is great compared to the previous accusize product I tried.If you want a better setup, buy the slightly more expensive Fowler indicator (currently $57 CAD on amazon) & pair it with a NOGA stand ($100-$200).

Kind of does the job depending on how precise is needed mine came in +~ .010

works well, easy to read . would buy again.

Arived on time in good condition however there is no tip! Not what expected for the amount of money spent. I would think all parts would be there.