Grizzly H3022 Magnetic Base, Dial Indicator, Caliper Combo pk.

by Grizzly

Product Description

This kit was put together by the President of Grizzly as a special way of thanking our customers for over 20 years of loyalty. Kit includes a 6" Dial Caliper (.001"), a Magnetic Base with fine adjustment, and a 1" dial indicator measures in .001". This is absolutely the most incredible buy in the USA!

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• ASIN: B0000DD4GB
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They are precise and they are affordable..., July 9, 2004

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grizzly H3022 Magnetic Base, Dial Indicator, Caliper Combo pk. (Misc.)

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: I ordered this kit because it contained a decent looking dial caliper in addition to the dial indicator and magnetic base I was really after. Grizzly shipped in their usual speedy fashion and I have to say I am well pleased with this purchase. Once you hold these tools in your hands you understand that they are good quality without being frilly. Their construction seems perfectly adequate, and my tests showed them to be quite precise as well. Within minutes I was able to set up my dial indicator and determine that the aging blade on my tablesaw was no longer flat and needed to be replaced. The dial calipers are equally easy to use and more accurate than my old calipers that were sans dial.

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.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars quality and flexibility are not top shelf, April 20, 2005

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Norm De Plume (Lake Forest, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Grizzly H3022 Magnetic Base, Dial Indicator, Caliper Combo pk. (Misc.)

I didn't open the package immediately upon receipt, so when I finally did and discovered the switch plate for the magnet shattered, it was a little too late to return it. Since I could operate the magnet without the blue plastic plate, I kept it.

This unit is not easily configured to use. I have a sliding table on my table saw and thought the magnetic base would make this convenient to use to check several metrics. Unfortunately, this unit doesn't easily configure to check the table travel. It's difficult to describe but trust me, getting the dial indicator at the right height to measure the blade is really an ordeal. The two rods have different diameters so, the dial only attaches to rod A which in turn must be attached to rod B. Rotating the dial on the rod it attaches to is also problematic making it difficult to position the dial face to be able to read it, assuming you can contort the mechanism to get it where you need it in the first place.

If you need to measure from the miter slots (to test fence or blade parallelism), you'll need to buy an accessory elsewhere.

The vernier caliper is very nice but only displays in decimal. I prefer my plastic caliper that also displays in 64's for more practical use in wood working.

For the price the caliper alone is almost worth the purchase, but take a closer look at the dial indicator etc. to make sure you can use it as intended.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good buy for $29.95, November 4, 2005

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Richard L. Bertka (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grizzly H3022 Magnetic Base, Dial Indicator, Caliper Combo pk. (Misc.)

The dial caliper (which is why I bought this set) is first rate for the money. I would give it a 5-star rating. The only drawback is that it doesn't have its own case. The magnetic base and dial indicator I would give 3-stars (or maybe 2-stars). The adjustment knobs on the rods are flimsy. They are plastic shells and not solid plastic (one came broken). The magnetic base is fine and the dial indicator is fine. My main complaint is the rods which are dificult to adjust. The shock absorber on the small rod is klutzy and causes mis-alignments to easily occur. There were no instructions of any kind included although everything is pretty intuitive. The plastic case has no foam which is OK for the magnetic base, but the dial indicator and dial caliper could benefit from a foam lined case. It would have been better if a separate case were provided for the caliper and dial indicator even at the expense of not having a case for the magnetic base and rods.