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| Author: | TonyFrancis [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Federal Dial Gauges / Calipers |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Federal Dial Gauges / Calipers |
Tony: I was a machinist in another life many years ago, dont recall using Federal tools. But these dial gauges have a quality look about them. If they are not sticky in their travel then you are in luck.If they are a bit catchy you might look for an old watch repair person,most likely they could help you . Inner workings not complicated,but better looked at by someone with experience. Think these are a nice catch. Good luck. |
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| Author: | Howard Klepper [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Federal Dial Gauges / Calipers |
I have an old Federal dial indicator. First quality stuff, if they are in good shape. Comparable to Brown & Sharpe, etc. |
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| Author: | JimWomack [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Federal Dial Gauges / Calipers |
Tony, my neighbor's been a machinist for years. He says that the old Federal gauges and indicators are golden. Their newer guages sold under the Mahr-Federal label ... not so good. |
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| Author: | Billy T [ Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Federal Dial Gauges / Calipers |
Federal is top quality! I've used them before. I ran across them in specialty applications..bore indicators and such. Kind of expensive as I remember. Not as ubiquitous as B&S or Starrett but very, very good! A good way to test for idicator quality is simple, repeatability. Just measure the same work piece repeatably and consistantly as possible and see how well the gage reads. Also check through the range of the indicator/caliper using what's called joe blocks(gauge blocks). These readings tell about backlash built into every geared tool. Teclock are also good indicators at a much more resonable price. Very good repeatability and gear smoothness/tracking. |
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| Author: | TonyFrancis [ Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Federal Dial Gauges / Calipers |
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