What's your favorite dial indicator jig?

[Russell Tribby]

I am looking to buy/make a dial indicator jig to primarily get my ts up to par. I can't afford to spend an arm and a leg so I thought I'd throw this out there. I saw the A-Line it system at the last woodworking show and I am regretting not getting it. Any thougths on what you have or have built would be appreciated.

[Mike Marcade]

I would suggest the TS-ALigner Jr. It is much more versatile than the A-line-it. I actually have both, but the A-line-it is basically just a dial indicator on a stick.

[Gary Keedwell]

I have seen many guys here at the Creek post pictures of their homemade fixtures. Some of them looked pretty darn good. I would buy yourself a plunge type indicator and search around the creek for some pictures and ideas for a fixture. IMNSHO
Gary

[Grant Morris]

I would suggest the TS-ALigner Jr. It is much more versatile than the A-line-it. I actually have both, but the A-line-it is basically just a dial indicator on a stick.

I am not familiar with the A-line-it but someone posted a link to the TS-Aligner Jr the other day and I thought it looked very limited by virtue of the fact that it appeared to need a miter gauge. A dial indicator on a stick is what sprung to mind for me for that...lol

I stumbled across this Grizzly 'Thank You' offering the other day. It appears to be a far more versatile tool because it is magnetic allowing you to put in in all kinds of positions. Further, many tools don't have miter gauges. Not only is it versatile, it's cheap!!

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-H3022-Magnetic-Indicator-Caliper/dp/B0000DD4GB/ref=pd_bbs_9?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1197264127&sr=8-9

I have no affiliation with Grizzly or Amazon.

[Chris Parks]

Just make a Tee bar that fits in the mitre slot and can be adjusted up to the blade, get a set of feeler gauges and it will be as good as any DI. It ain't as fancy or high tech but it will work.

[Brad Townsend]

This one is my favorite:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/btownsend/DSCN1418.jpg

[CPeter James]

Try this.

http://home.metrocast.net/~cpjvkj/tstuneup.htm

http://home.metrocast.net/~cpjvkj/tstuneup_files/image004.jpg

http://home.metrocast.net/~cpjvkj/tstuneup_files/image001.jpg


Whehn you go to the MSC site check the sales fliers for the prices. The indicators are about $10 now. Buy several.

CPeter

[Mike Marcade]

I am not familiar with the A-line-it but someone posted a link to the TS-Aligner Jr the other day and I thought it looked very limited by virtue of the fact that it appeared to need a miter gauge. A dial indicator on a stick is what sprung to mind for me for that...lol

I stumbled across this Grizzly 'Thank You' offering the other day. It appears to be a far more versatile tool because it is magnetic allowing you to put in in all kinds of positions. Further, many tools don't have miter gauges. Not only is it versatile, it's cheap!!

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-H3022-Magnetic-Indicator-Caliper/dp/B0000DD4GB/ref=pd_bbs_9?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1197264127&sr=8-9

I have no affiliation with Grizzly or Amazon.

TS-Aligner JR. doesn't need a miter guage, all that you see in the pic comes with it. It even allows you to check angles with the dial indicator (this gives you accuracy within .057 degrees) Just give it a look and read the pdf manual on the website:

http://www.ts-aligner.com/tsalignerjr.htm

manual: http://www.ts-aligner.com/tsjrman2.pdf

http://www.ts-aligner.com/newtsajunior.jpg

[Gary Keedwell]

Try this.

http://home.metrocast.net/~cpjvkj/tstuneup.htm

http://home.metrocast.net/~cpjvkj/tstuneup_files/image004.jpg

http://home.metrocast.net/~cpjvkj/tstuneup_files/image001.jpg


Whehn you go to the MSC site check the sales fliers for the prices. The indicators are about $10 now. Buy several.

CPeter
Thank You, Mr. James. That is exactly what I was referring to. You don't need to go and spend alot of money for something you can make yourself .
I knew a good old New Englander would come to the rescue:)
Gary

[Mark Carlson]

Another vote for the TS Aligner Jr. If you want to see how versatile this thing is check out the online videos on their website.

~mark

[Lance Norris]

This one is popular. Some dont like the plastic base, but I dont think its a problem.
http://www.amazon.com/MasterGage-SB-1-SuperBar/dp/B00006RGLB/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1197308861&sr=8-1

[Jim Becker]

TS Aligner Jr. got my nod a number of years ago. Review on my site if you are interested.

[Bruce Wrenn]

Check out John White's book "Care and Repair of Shop Machines" For twenty bucks, it is a steal. John is the manager of FWW shop. He shows how to use a couple scraps and a socket head screw to make a jig that will do what the $100 ones will. Oh yeah, the socket head screw costs $0.50