Calvin
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2025
Awesome dial indicator, worked as intended for backlash and what not, great quality.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
Smooth operation
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
I have used this model indicator daily in the worst conditions.I indicate parts sometimes 4 or 5 times a shift.I keep 3 of them in my roving tool box.After 3 years of use I retired my original set and bought 3 new ones..I handed out the old ones to the apprentice machinists and there still going strong.A little worse for wear but still holding there accuracy.I've been making chips for 40 odd years and have the high end Starrett and Mitutoyo Sylvac indicators for high end precision work.That being said if you need a daily use roughing indicator these do just fine.I don't want to run a 300 or 400 dollar indicator on rough scaly stock its just not smart.These are precision instruments that require a little care in there use and storage.Keep them in there box when not in use.Yeah it takes a little more time to set up but they are protected.I work in the turbine industry and I haven't had a part fail QC because of these indicators.
Chris R
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
Quality item and easy to use
Lyle
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
I bought this indicator as a back up when running more than one machine, but now I think I will be pairing it along side my Mitutoyo while making gear blanks. One indicator held farther out than the other to swap between the two for inside boring and outside turning operations without having to readjust the single holder. The first measurement I made with this indicator was for the final pass while facing off a gear, and the result was as accurate as my caliper could measure. It looks and feels like something the manufacturer was proud of, and I am quite happy with my purchase.
3shot
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
will have to see measuring some shims or block. but really for my purposes i'll be shocked if something wrong.
Jakester
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
I work full time as CNC machinist. I'm no pro, but for the money, Fowler makes a good product. I know it's not made in the USA, but some of us are poor and can't afford $300 measuring tools. I use this dial several times a week and it's always stayed accurate.
One Guy's Opinion
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
When I looked at other micrometers they came with a back cover and a back cover with lug for attaching to other things. I assumed this one had both. It does not. It only has the back cover with lug. If you want to lay it on something flat or mount it to something flat, that's not an option. My only complaint. Otherwise everything is as expected.
Jeffery Douglas
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
For what you pay for there is nobno better indicator. There is a slight difference in fit and finish than a much more expensive brand like starter or brown and Sharpe but this indicator works great. I use mine almost every day in My job as a machinist. The black dial face with white lettering is very easy to read, and I've had no problems with accuracy.
Micaine
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2021
Great price, great accuracy but a bit smaller than anticipated. The throw is 1” less than the Matco one I replaced with this.
Jimbob
Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2020
Boy is this item heavy. Doesn't say where it's made but defiantly fowler american quality product at less than $40 canukistani money, good value. I'm pleased, delighted
RAS_
Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2018
LLegó a tiempo y en buen estado. Funciona bastante bien. El ajuste entre las piezas en movimiento es bueno, no se traban y toleran la vibración, inclusive montado sobre el torno funcionando. La resolución es buena y tiene la suficiente precisión para el trabajo en que lo uso.
Danny Alca
Reviewed in Mexico on August 19, 2016
Funciona muy bien, pero se siente muy frágil y liviano, no conosco yo otro pues el primero con el que tengo con tacto. No trae estuche para guardarse sólo viene en empaque de unicel y ese uso para almacenarlo.