| | |  | Search by Manufacturer | Home » » Grizzly G9849 Magnetic Base/Dial Indicator Combo - President's Special | | | | | | | Description: | | Precision measurements and set-ups have never been so easy. Magnetic base engages with just the turn of a switch and allows pinpoint adjustment. The dial indicator features 0-1" travel and has a resolution of 0.001". This fine set includes a molded case for protection and convenience. | | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 5.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 11.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 21 reviews |
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60 of 63 found the following review helpful:
 This is very useful and very affordable!Oct 30, 2004
By Scott Pointon
"Former Marine, Librarian, Woodworker, Homebrewer"
Before reviewing this item I should explain how I came to use it. I was reading a recent special issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine entitled "The Ultimate Guide to Tablesaws 2004". In this magazine I found the article "19 Step Tune-up" by Paul Anthony. This article explained a lot to me and really emphasized the importance of keeping your tablesaw (and other tools) properly adjusted. He explained the many components of a tool that can be checked/calibrated using a dial indicator. I assumed throughout the article that he was probably using some $300 model that would forever be out of my reach. Imagine my surprise when he revealed that he was using the Grizzly dial indicator with magnetic base attachment, and that these items are precise and affordable on every budget!
Now for my review: Grizzly shipped my order in their usual speedy fashion and I have to say I am well pleased with this purchase. Once you hold this tool in your hands you understand that it is good quality without being frilly. The construction seems perfectly adequate, and my tests show this gauge to be quite precise as well. Within minutes after setting up my dial indicator I was able to determine that the aging blade on my tablesaw was no longer flat and needed to be replaced.
All in all, this is a smart buy that will allow you to fine tune your tools and check precise calibrations without hurting your pocketbook one bit.
18 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Great Measuring DeviceDec 10, 2004
By R. Davis
I bought this to dial in the chuck on my drill press. It worked great! The magnetic base held extremely tight to the table. You can pay more for a dial indicator but you won't do any better.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Clamp broke after minimal use ...Griz customer service awesomeSep 21, 2007
By EZEZEZEZEZEZEZ
"EZ"
One of the clamps broke after pretty minimal use. Contacted Griz and they got it corrected immediately, prompt and courteous customer service. Replacement clamp has worked fine.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Useful but very delicateJun 02, 2008
By Norman Ramsey
Like others I find the indicator highly useful. The mount
is not quite as easy to use as I might like, but it's adequate.
The main thing I didn't realize is that the mounting hardware is very delicate---like another reviewer, I broke mine just by trying to tighten the indicator mount.
Grizzly customer service was just OK: both the part and the larger assembly were back ordered, so they charged me for another whole unit and will refund me when I return the broken unit. But it looks like I'll be out shipping one way, and I had to spend 30 minutes on the phone with customer service---a call I paid for.
Buy the tool, but when tightening the knobs, be very, very gentle.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Excellent value for the moneyJul 28, 2007
By Robert G. O'Connell
This unit was an unexpected suprise. I needed an inexpensive dial indicator for automotive use occasionally at home, and ordered this one. It is accurate, well built, and far exceeded my expectations for this price. I will be looking to Grizzly again for more hand tools. Thank you.
Bob
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