Dial indicator tips...

[Mike Kees]

I need Flat tips for a couple of dial indicators used to set up my jointer and planer. I looked in local stores and the only place that had them ,it was $60 for a carbide flat tip. This is more than I paid for one of my indicators. Next I went online and found the $7-10 ,22 piece sets. Perfect,then figured out there are metric threads and 4-48 threads. I have a Mitouyo gauge and a cheap one have no idea which thread type to order. Leaning toward the metric threads can anyone help me here ? Any other sources for tips ?

[Tom M King]

Take the indicator to an Ace, or other hardware store, and see what thread size fits.

[David Buchhauser]

This dial indicator tip set is listed as having #4-48 thread size to fit most standard dial indicators. They may work for your application.
David

https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Electronic-Indicator-Set-inch-Thread/dp/B06XW6K7HH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dial+indicator+tips&qid=157482 5170&sr=8-1

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[Allan Speers]

Maybe the tips made for the "A Line It" deluxe kit will fit? You could then get their upgrade package.

- though you probably don't need the rest of what's in there, and it seems a bit expensive for what you get.
Still, it might be worth a look.




I just ordered a deluxe kit, so I can tell you what the threading is in a few days, if you need.

[Brian Holcombe]

McMaster sells them.

[Mike Kees]

David the set you posted is what I am looking at. I found the 4-48 threads and metric m2.5 ( I think). Maybe I will just order both,that is still cheaper in the long run.

[Mike Kees]

Brian thanks for the Mcmaster suggestion. I just looked there and the vast majority are 4-48 threads so I will order that size .

[Robert Hazelwood]

This dial indicator tip set is listed as having #4-48 thread size to fit most standard dial indicators. They may work for your application.
David

https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Electronic-Indicator-Set-inch-Thread/dp/B06XW6K7HH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dial+indicator+tips&qid=157482 5170&sr=8-1

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I bought this. It does basically work, but the quality is truly laughable. Also the broadest tip is only like 1/4", which is big enough but 3/8" would be nicer. I would just get one decent quality convex tip from McMaster.

[James Penuel]

Harbor Freight dial indicator is 4-48 thread.
Found tips online
Shipping cost more than the tips

[Andrew Hughes]

Button tip is ticket for setting jointer knives. Pass on the flat one

[Roger Feeley]

When I wanted tips, I found a Starrett set on ebay for cheap. It's that set where you get this ring with all the tips screwed into it. I think I paid $20 about 10 years ago. The one I use most is that one that looks like a trumpet bell.

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[John K Jordan]

When I wanted tips, I found a Starrett set on ebay for cheap. It's that set where you get this ring with all the tips screwed into it. I think I paid $20 about 10 years ago. The one I use most is that one that looks like a trumpet bell.

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That was a great price. That set is usually much higher, closer to $150. I have some Starrett points and the quality is excellent. Someone looking for these tips might search for dial indicator contact points.. Don't get dial test indicator points!

[Bruce Wrenn]

Remove the tip, and use end of DI to set blades. KISS!