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Your cart is empty.Remember when you had maximum precision in your measurements? Give your dial indicator the support it needs with the WEN Magnetic Base. This handy tool provides a much-needed mount for your precision dial indicator, keeping it elevated and adjustable during operation. Calculate runout and calibrate test equipment with ease by mounting to either the lug or the mount hole of your indicator. Our two-arm system pivots, bends, and locks in a full 360 degrees, reaching up to 15 inches in height. Simply install the dial indicator using the method of your choice and turn on the magnetic base. This creates over 175 pounds of magnetic force, allowing you to attach the 2.5 by 2-inch base to any ferrous metal surface. With forces of that magnitude, there will be no wobbling and sliding here. After that, adjust and pivot the arm into position and start calibrating. When you’re done, simply turn off the power switch, disengaging the magnetic base for simple removal and repositioning. Although this unit was designed with the WEN 10702 Dial Indicator in mind, its universal 3/8-inch mounting hole is compatible with the majority of dial indicators on the market. And, because it’s a WEN product. a nationwide network of skilled service technicians, and friendly customer help line, all to make sure you remember WEN.
Paula
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2025
I rarely review anything on Amazon. The second I picked the box up for this I was shocked at the weight of it. After unboxing it, I couldn't believe how nice the thing was for the money. I mounted my dial indicator on it but have not used it for a project yet, but I am quite confident it will work as intended. I am very impressed to say the least. I won't speak for folks using these daily, but for a hobbiest like myself, I would bet it will last a lifetime based on what I see
Levi
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2025
This things works flawlessly and the features are better then some of the exspensive ones.
R
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
works great and good buy
TJ Smirz
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
Works as stated.
Joseph Khoroosi
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
I have been ordering these to measure run out on brake rotors for a while. Have also ordered stirrite and honestly I prefer these. Once you drop them they are kaput. But that's true of any dial I have used. I will continue to order them as long as I keep dropping them. One thing to note, the screws on the back do come out over time so you have to keep checking how tight they are.
100amps
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2024
I was happily surprised at how sturdy, heavy and well-made this unit is.
Gcl99
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
I can't believe the quality and appearance of this indicator for the price. WEN is absolutely killing it! I am a machinist and have purchased a WEN 1/8" variable speed die grinder, a variable speed detail file sander, and now this dial indicator. All of them are solid and don't feel the least bit cheap. I tested the dial indicator on calibrated gage blocks from .050" to .750" and it was well within its accuracy range. The case and bezel are very impressive and all move freely. Great job WEN!
Szoo2
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
I’ve been wanting one of these for years so I finally bought one. I got my money’s worth for sure. This thing is very well built with metal components where it mattered. The on/off magnet switch worked reliably and the magnet was very strong. The steel arms do not flex and the joints are also without to slightest wiggle. I already had a dial gauge from my motorcycling days, a genuine Suzuki top dead center dial indicator. At first I wasn’t sure if my gauge would compatible but it was and truing my new jointer was a breeze using this combination. Set it on my out feed table, zero the dial and then move it to the top of each cutter. It should read zero since they’re on the same plane. The magnetic holder made it all easy.
Jesus C.
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
I've been using this brand for a while now, I even use them while grinding and they get all wet from the coolant from the machine. And they keep working.
ECDevelle
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
I bought two of these to try out. For the two that I received the bezels were extremely tight, and would be useless in practice. But I took them apart by removing the faceplate and saw that there are two spring clamps holding down the bezel. I loosened the clamp screws and the bezels turned freely. I then put some Loctite on the loosened screws to keep them in place, and then re-assembled. Both units work fine now. Accuracy and repeatability are fine out the box. Movement of the shaft is smooth. I ordered two more. I'm using them to make locating fixtures for my mill and lathe. If not dropped or otherwise abused I don't see why they wouldn't last a long time, but time will tell. But for the price, these units are a great value.UPDATE: I received my 2 additional indicators. Same problem with the bezels, but I repeated the fix and they're good to go as well. These units are better than the ones I bought from Harbor Freight for $18. If you want to fix the bezel yourself here's what you need to do:1. Looking at the indicator face, use a dental pick and insert it the space between the top retaining ring. GENTLY work out the top retaining ring (which also serves as a rotatable index) towards the center of the face. There are two retaining rings (indexes), one on top of the other. GENTLY work it out of the slot it resides in, being careful not to bend it and permanently deform it.2. Repeat for the lower ring.3. The clear plastic lens will now drop out if you turn the indicator over. Note that the lens is convex or dome shaped.4. With the pick, remove the white beveled ring. Note its orientation so that you replace it properly.5. With the pick, lift up the graduated face plate. It has a tiny tab somewhere on its edge which holds it in place. Gently lift the faceplate until it is just underneath the needle. Now you have to very gently pull up on the tip of the needle to lift up the faceplate enough to remove it from the housing.6. You can now see two spring clamps on the outer edge held down by a small phillips-head screw.7. Remove both screws.8. Put some blue Loctite on the screws and re-install just to point where the bezel starts sticking, then back-out a 1/4 turn.9. Re-assemble in reverse order, being sure that the white beveled ring and lens are in the proper orientation. If the plunger sticks when re-assembled the lens is probably upside-down. If the needle moves when you rotate the bezel, then the needle may have been bent upwards when removing the faceplate and it is dragging. Just disassemble again, removing the retaining rings and lens only. Then put a very small screwdriver under the needle and push down on the needle tip, using the screwdriver as a fulcrum. The needle should not touch the dial or lens.10. Verify operation of the bezel and plunger motion.11. Now you have a very good $15 indicator.
Adam Reed
Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2023
Works great.
Jorge Romero Guerrero
Reviewed in Mexico on July 12, 2022
Muy buena calidad para el precio, cumple muy bien con su función.
juan guerrero flores
Reviewed in Mexico on January 19, 2022
Es práctico y fácil de usar.
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