Repairing Dial Indicators - Diagnosing, Fixing, and How They Work!

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  • This episode on Blondihacks, I’m diagnosing and fixing an old dial indicator! Exclusive videos, drawings, models & plans available on Patreon!
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Komentáře • 365

  • @JohnFleshman
    @JohnFleshman Před 2 lety +320

    The Lock picking Lawyer intro was excellent!

    • @xxxggthyf
      @xxxggthyf Před 2 lety +11

      It was but what sort of tool restoration video doesn't have a sandblaster being turned on with a headbutt?

    • @stanervin6108
      @stanervin6108 Před 2 lety +4

      @@xxxggthyf
      Or an overnight soaking in a vat of Evaporust?

    • @xxxggthyf
      @xxxggthyf Před 2 lety +3

      Not even a hint of a "I make new one" either.

    • @mcsmith82
      @mcsmith82 Před 2 lety +3

      You had me at, “…and what I have for you today is…”. :). Wow the technical nerd-end of the CZcams internet is small and quality!

    • @IBWatchinUrVids
      @IBWatchinUrVids Před 2 lety +2

      I find it interesting that machinists, or even enthusiasts tend to have similar interests. Anything mechanical, anything electric, I'm in.

  • @JamesPotts
    @JamesPotts Před 2 lety +153

    That into earned an immediate "like."

  • @ElliotNesterman
    @ElliotNesterman Před 2 lety +61

    OMG! How did Quinn know I'm wearing a shirt? I'm freakin' out here, Man!

    • @crichtonbruce4329
      @crichtonbruce4329 Před 2 lety +2

      I was changing my shirt... What could this possibly mean?? I'll check with my local Wizard.

    • @amanofmanyparts9120
      @amanofmanyparts9120 Před 2 lety

      At least she didn't mention my dressing gown ...
      The one I've worn for 3 days consecutively!

    • @stanervin6108
      @stanervin6108 Před 2 lety

      @@crichtonbruce4329
      👕🧙‍♂️

    • @richardnelson4704
      @richardnelson4704 Před 2 lety +2

      I wasnt wearing my shirt.

  • @BM-jy6cb
    @BM-jy6cb Před 2 lety +40

    11:55 was tense - I was anticipating the o-ring snapping back under the pointer and bending it up. Also would the slightest smear of silicone grease on the o-ring (after fitting) make it feel smoother?

  • @sungear
    @sungear Před 2 lety +3

    Many youtubers should learn from this presentation.
    Voice over narration and no rock music.

  • @zodak9999b
    @zodak9999b Před 2 lety +33

    That Novus #2 polish is miracle level stuff. I used to use it to make scratched CDs playable back in the day.

    • @joels7605
      @joels7605 Před 2 lety +1

      I have Novus #1, #2 and #3. They're great, but DON'T use them on polycarbonate. I've had polycarbonate components explode (high stressed, in tension) because they came in contact with Novus. There's a little note on the back of the bottle about how it's not compatible with polycarbonate. They weren't kidding.

    • @Milkmans_Son
      @Milkmans_Son Před 2 lety

      @@joels7605 Whut? Half the stuff they have on their suggested uses list are polycarbonate, the first being cd's and dvd's, the second being auto headlamps, etc etc.

    • @joels7605
      @joels7605 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Milkmans_Son Right from the label printed on the back of the bottle:
      "Removes heavy scratches and abrasions from most acrylic surfaces. Contains abrasives, not for use on eyeglasses, polycarbonate, or coated plastics."
      I didn't read the label and destroyed about $1000 worth of oceanographic equipment. We did break tests on polycarbonate after the failure. We tried exposing samples of polycarbonate to a number of different contaminates and oils, one of which was Novus. Novus was the only sample that destroyed the polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is normally extremely flexible and has high mechanical toughness. Novus soaks into the polycarbonate and makes it shatter like acrylic under low stress.

  • @nicholashacking381
    @nicholashacking381 Před 2 lety +10

    I've always avoided the eBay indicators listed as "for parts / not working" because I assumed that restoration was beyond me. Now, I feel that I might have a fighting chance... but, so does the rest of the Internet, thanks to this, so the price of them is going to soar. Never mind, I still love your channel and the LPL reference made me smile.

  • @benjaminbutton50
    @benjaminbutton50 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Just love this woman describes everything so clearly makes me feel more confident to tackle tasks,thank you so much,don't ever give up.

  • @KevinWoodsWorkshop
    @KevinWoodsWorkshop Před 2 lety +26

    I didn’t realise there were so many parts in an indicator, you demonstrated some great skills in fixing that.

    • @lesmaybury793
      @lesmaybury793 Před 2 lety +2

      A steady hand helps so best tackled sober.

    • @componenx
      @componenx Před 2 lety +2

      @@TheEvertw Yeah, a cheap .001" indicator might have almost nothing inside, especially if it lacks a "turns" dial.

    • @KevinWoodsWorkshop
      @KevinWoodsWorkshop Před 2 lety +2

      That's why tenths clocks are expensive.

  • @schublade4
    @schublade4 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this video! I just successfully repaired a used Swiss-made Compac 213G dial test indicator which I got for 30 bucks online and it works again wonderfully.

  • @dass1333
    @dass1333 Před 2 lety +11

    Great job at keeping all the sproing on the inside. Kind of like keeping the magic smoke in electronics.

  • @MegaLostOne
    @MegaLostOne Před 2 lety +2

    One other thing that will cause the needle not to come back to the same position is you need to put a preload on the hair spring, I have done several Federals and everyone of them as I took them apart had a preload on the hair spring as well. Before placing the idler wheel back in I place the large hand back on and turn the hand two turns, then with the rack in the fully extended position I replace the idler wheel which now keeps the preload on the hair spring.

  • @philipquinlan1045
    @philipquinlan1045 Před 2 lety +4

    Wonderful to see the internal mechanism of these indicator tools.
    Thank you for sharing and explaining how they operate. Really enjoyed that.

  • @MikkelBachmann
    @MikkelBachmann Před 2 lety +11

    Top tip: for fine polishing, you can use toothpaste. It works great on headlights, plastic “glass”, final polish for knives and in wired etch cases it can be used to clean teeth.

    • @cooperised
      @cooperised Před 2 lety +1

      Also as the last step for polishing scratches out of CDs and DVDs, if anyone still uses those...

  • @notquitecopacetic
    @notquitecopacetic Před 2 lety

    There in the shirt... I needed that. Good stuff.

  • @machinistmikethetinkerer4827

    as a pocketwatch repair hobbyist, I approve this message. I saw your magnifying visors you had on. to the rest of your subbers, trust me-you'll need them!
    Nice work!

    • @DenysSene
      @DenysSene Před 2 lety

      but is the machine oil ok? Isn't that to thick for such a sensitive mechanism?

    • @mikes1345
      @mikes1345 Před 2 lety +2

      Heck, I need the visor magnification to read my med labels!

    • @omniryx1
      @omniryx1 Před 2 lety +2

      @@DenysSene Machine oil is not the ideal choice. The weight is not the issue. Even the best indicator gearing is crude by watchmaker standards. The real issues are oxidation, which can make the oil gummy over time, and quantity, where virtually everyone, Quinn included, uses wayyy too much. Ideally, one would use a purpose-made synthetic oil. Fortunately, for a device like this one, what she did was fine.

    • @machinistmikethetinkerer4827
      @machinistmikethetinkerer4827 Před 2 lety +3

      @@DenysSene try entering the world of horology and repair. Mention oils and watch the fur fly..and you wouldn't believe how expensive watch lubricants are. But for this application Starrett used to sell instrument oil for indicators. I don't know if they still do. I have a little left in the original oiler from 30 years ago. I use it on my micrometers and calipers, indicators etc. Quinn is right tho-less is more.

    • @machinistmikethetinkerer4827
      @machinistmikethetinkerer4827 Před 2 lety +2

      Just checked-yep they do. Starrett 1620 instrument oil. Also Starrett M1 but a spray can can cost over $100 bucks or more.

  • @outsidescrewball
    @outsidescrewball Před 2 lety

    Great discussion/demonstration/repair

  • @neilleach5249
    @neilleach5249 Před 2 lety

    Outstanding! Yes to be thanking you ...

  • @smellsofbikes
    @smellsofbikes Před 2 lety +3

    This is very welcome. I've spent years buying old Etalon DI's off ebay and now it's time to get more of them working.

  • @radardoug
    @radardoug Před 2 lety +4

    My father spent many years collecting and repairing pocket watches so this was like a trip down memory lane for me. The only part you missed was spending hours on your hands and knees with a magnifying loupe searching for the screw that invariably gets dropped into the deep pile shag carpet.

  • @raymitchell9736
    @raymitchell9736 Před 2 lety +31

    Well folks, as you can see this dial indicator offers no pick resistance and I wouldn't recommend it for high security applications... and as always... I hope you have a nice day.

    • @JohnADoe-pg1qk
      @JohnADoe-pg1qk Před 2 lety +4

      But does he sell wooden tooth picks at Covert Instruments? 🤔🙂

    • @Milkmans_Son
      @Milkmans_Son Před 2 lety

      Unlike me, anyone with any idea of what pick resistance is probably wouldn't try it anyway.

  • @JazAero
    @JazAero Před 2 lety

    having worked with small parts for many years as a retired computer repair technician, searching through carpets became a way of life for small screws and even smaller components. And became good scud work to give the Junior techs to do the searching, I eventually found a couple of Neo magnets, and 1 of those pinpoint pocket metal detectors, does the trick in finding them. unless they hit a solid surface in which case Newton's laws come into effect and they disappear into an Einsteinian quantum warp field only to show up in some other dimension usually sitting on the bench as an extra part left over from some other reassembly project that keeps you scratching your head as to how it got there and what it belongs to.

  • @PaulMcEvoyGuitars
    @PaulMcEvoyGuitars Před 2 lety

    Intro was killer. Thanks for that!

  • @alexleighty9892
    @alexleighty9892 Před rokem

    I appreciate the thorough explaining, liberal sprinkling of cautions about this and that, and the split screen for depiction of detail is perfect.

  • @WatchmakerErik
    @WatchmakerErik Před 2 lety +1

    I am a self taught student watchmaker and machinist, and I loved this. In fact once I have a home machine and watch & clock shop going I may take dial indicators on as an income stream. Wonderful video as always!

  • @SciStarborne
    @SciStarborne Před 2 lety

    This video will be very helpful for restoring some DTIs donated to my community workshop. :)

  • @daveb1177
    @daveb1177 Před 2 lety +23

    I think I speak for many others here when I say: Please make your next build project be a lock to send in to LockPickingLawyer.

    • @djaydeved
      @djaydeved Před 2 lety +1

      *built with absoloute S tier precision

    • @drswamp8629
      @drswamp8629 Před 2 lety

      ClockPickingLawyer?

  • @Evolucion7
    @Evolucion7 Před 2 lety +3

    LPL-style intro was an absolute delight!

  • @jimsvideos7201
    @jimsvideos7201 Před 2 lety +12

    Well if I didn't adore you before now, I definitely do after an intro like that 😊

  • @2STROKESTUFFING
    @2STROKESTUFFING Před 2 lety +48

    We seem to watch all the same stuff so I've got to ask - are you watching my stuff too Quinn? Did you steal the "hacksaw builds character" from me, or did I steal it from you? These are important questions. Very important. Veryvery.

    • @2STROKESTUFFING
      @2STROKESTUFFING Před 2 lety +5

      Or did we both come up with it? The plot thickens.

    • @lesmaybury793
      @lesmaybury793 Před 2 lety +2

      Does Quinn play a guitar and sing? Now that would be spooky. 😁.

    • @espenschjelderup426
      @espenschjelderup426 Před 2 lety +3

      Jeg abonnerer på kanalen din.
      Så at du plutselig kommenterer her?
      Og en referanse til LPL som jeg også følger 🤔
      Jeg aner en konspirasjon her😁

    • @2STROKESTUFFING
      @2STROKESTUFFING Před 2 lety

      @@lesmaybury793 spooky indeed.

    • @2STROKESTUFFING
      @2STROKESTUFFING Před 2 lety +2

      @@espenschjelderup426 Ugler i mosen😁

  • @smacfe
    @smacfe Před 2 lety

    So much goodness here. Thanks!

  • @VincentGroenewold
    @VincentGroenewold Před 2 lety +1

    I'm totally going to do this when I built a bit of a shop. You learn a ton doing it, sometimes may be destroying a thing, but it's cheap! And like you say, save it for another day. So many ppl don't see how much they actually can do.

  • @schm4704
    @schm4704 Před 2 lety +9

    Nerves of steel! I just took apart a pencil sharpener with four moving parts and felt pretty smug about it, but this... 👍

    • @martyzielinski1442
      @martyzielinski1442 Před 2 lety

      You ought to check out the old dude who swears a lot while rebuilding Hamilton model 22 marine chronometers.....

  • @AmateurRedneckWorkshop
    @AmateurRedneckWorkshop Před 2 lety +6

    That was an indication of multiple skills. Thanks for the video. Oh I watch the lock picking lawyer also.

  • @WilliamEades_Frostbite

    As an old NBS Physical-Dimensional Lab Tech. I've calibrated and repaired hundreds of Dial Indicators. In doing so, I've found the most common cause of a sticky indicator other than crud build-up is a bent shaft. And for adding oil to a Ruby Bearing...Never do it. They are designed to run dry.

    • @Blondihacks
      @Blondihacks  Před 2 lety

      I appreciate your experienced input! Watchmakers told me I should put a drop of oil on them. Now I don’t know who to believe. ☺️

    • @WilliamEades_Frostbite
      @WilliamEades_Frostbite Před 2 lety

      @@Blondihacks Well, according to the NBS Tech orders of the 70's and 80's (Back in my day) they are designed as "Dry" bearing surfaces as any oil actually inhibits free rotation. When I had to open an indicator, the first thing the T.O. told me to do was give the unit a Freon flush to clean everything and I would lube only the shaft upon reassembly with a non-drying silicon fluid peculiar to the lab back then. For polishing hazed lenses, we used Alcohol and Pepsodent Tooth Paste.
      As an aside, you would get a kick seeing our surface plate. It weighed 2 tons and was on a steel stand bolted to a concrete foundation that was vibration isolated from the rest of the lab building with a "Goo Trough" between the two.

  • @VideobyHomeworks
    @VideobyHomeworks Před 2 lety

    Seriously valuable video, Quinn! I’ve got THREE garage sale indicators gathering dust in my toolbox because they are sticky and aren’t reliable. I was afraid to dig into them until now! (Now, get busy and do a video on assembling the Turkish Puzzle that is used to attach the indicator to a surface. My garage sale “score” came in an OD Green steel box with a bazillion rods and miscellaneous fiddlibits that I have NO idea how to use… they might not even be compatible for all I know. The magnetic base is about the only component I can actually operate.😄)

  • @donmittlestaedt1117
    @donmittlestaedt1117 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Quinn.

  • @redrockroger
    @redrockroger Před 2 lety +1

    Not only work on a soft surface to keep from scratching, but even better is to work on a large terry cloth towel. If a part happens to "jump" out of the assembly, when it lands on the towel it will not bounce and end up somewhere on the floor where it cannot be found. Been there, done that.

  • @craigpuetz7020
    @craigpuetz7020 Před 2 lety +1

    It would be overkill for this mechanism, but when I have something more complex with a assortment of unique screws (laptop disassembly, for example) I draw a sketch of the unit and stick each screw in its place on the picture (using tape, clay, whatever). That way each screw finds its way home at the end of the project. I also take a lot of pictures as I disassemble.

  • @patrickmcnally9262
    @patrickmcnally9262 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful video thank you..I'm trying to fix one right now and you gave me some ideas

  • @pilgrimm23
    @pilgrimm23 Před 2 lety +2

    Quinn: regards your 3330 platter balancer: I am an older computer geek who worked as a Main frame IBM operator in the 1970s. Also a retro computer geek (Apple II Forever!) Yes, you are correct. That is EXACTLY what that gismo is. I have not seen one in 40 odd years. Your take-off on the Lock picking Lawyer was LOL. Also I have a drawer FULL of dysfunctional indicators and really appreciate your instructions...Thank you lady.

  • @ronnyfurst5511
    @ronnyfurst5511 Před 2 lety +1

    after watching the full vid I have to make a second comment.
    Hey Quinn its really nice to see what you can handle. from tiny things like this up on to big stuff on a lathe or mill. big thumbs up from me, because I really honor what you show us here. I got some old imdicators from my gramps and some of them are a bit sticky... your vid gives me the faith and believe in myself to try fix them. thx quinn. its always a pleasure to see you workin

  • @Paddington60
    @Paddington60 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the polish steer! Received mine with some lint free and polished my hazy headlight. While it is not tip top it does not look like an equipment failure anymore. Live long and prosper 🖖🏻

  • @evolutionmonkey3146
    @evolutionmonkey3146 Před 2 lety

    Love the LPL intro. :)

  • @hansonelectric6566
    @hansonelectric6566 Před 2 lety

    You are one brave person.

  • @OchoMiniatures
    @OchoMiniatures Před 2 lety +1

    another amazing video with a great intro!

  • @randywl8925
    @randywl8925 Před 2 lety

    I bought a pair of Federal indicators at a pawn shop for $20. The foam in the case is a bit gummy from age, but they both work fine. The shafts are short and the dials read only to fifty thousandths, with the 50 in the 6:00 position. The indicator sweeps right and left. (-50/+50)
    I only bought them because they looked cool. 🥸
    The only thing I've used them for is to check expansion of a hardwood floor I installed.
    Yes, a wood floor. I know. 😁

  • @charleshettrick2408
    @charleshettrick2408 Před 2 lety

    This was a good video and well documented. I have recovered over 50 mechanical and about a dozen digital indicators from scrap drawers for emergency gages. 1.) Use Starrett instrument oil. Great to have in the do-it-yourself shop for lots of other stuff. 2.) Pry indicator hands off. Place 2mil cellophane over the dial and hands. From the outside of the cellophane, use opposing blunted small flat blade screw drivers to gently pry at the base of hand hub. Do not slip and hit the hand!, 3.) Frequently the indicators in our factory had bent stems. Most of the time the stem can be patiently wiggled out with slight force. If not, press out the short bearing and pull out the back. (Slit brass tubing, place around the stem inside the case, pull the tubing with needle nose against the bushing. If bushing glued, scrap the indicator.) The following is NOT recommended by the manufacturers. But, the stems can be straightened for emergency only. Place on a flat reference surface (surface plate, plate glass or similar) and roll. Note where high. Using blocks of wood, one as an anvil, gently tap the stem back straight. Then using a fine Arkansas stone, gently stone the stem to remove burrs.

  • @realnutteruk1
    @realnutteruk1 Před 2 lety +7

    I used to work on DEC disc drives from a similar period, and never saw a tool like that! If you were going to balance a disc pack, you'd want to do it dynamically!

    • @JamesPotts
      @JamesPotts Před 2 lety +2

      How big were those platters? And what type of system? PDP?

    • @realnutteruk1
      @realnutteruk1 Před 2 lety +9

      @@JamesPotts yes PDP11 era drives... 10 14" platters in a pack... They had about 1hp 3 phase drive motors to get them up to 3000rpm.

  • @chrisbaker3844
    @chrisbaker3844 Před 2 lety

    Hi Quinn
    One tool you didn’t use but is recommended is a mobile phone, keep taking pictures do that you can refer back to them.

    • @cooperised
      @cooperised Před 2 lety

      To be fair she was filming the whole thing, so she probably didn't need to!

  • @willgallatin2802
    @willgallatin2802 Před 2 lety +1

    LOL! Quin, you've been watching my favorite "lawyer" I see. Great content. TYVM

  • @ronmccabe7164
    @ronmccabe7164 Před 2 lety +2

    My $0.02 - my general experience with moderately gummy indicators is that they generally don't need to be disassembled, just degreased and reoiled. Especially those that have laid around without much use. Alcohol on the bearings, then relube. Explanation - most oils contain a mix of molecular weight hydrocarbons. Over time the light weight molecules evaporate and leave behind the higher weight hc's. There may also be some crosslinking making even bigger hc molecules. These have higher viscosity and of course are gummier. Now I've got me wondering if some synthetic oils may have a more narrow range of molecular weights or lower vapor pressure. Like ATF fluid, silicone oil, ???? HMMMMM?

    • @LaserFur
      @LaserFur Před 2 lety +1

      I just took the back off the ones I had and sobered them with air tool cleaner and then oil.

  • @slypig24
    @slypig24 Před 2 lety

    Quinn, I liked the Lock Picking Lawyer reference. Now you've made guilty, so I'll have to service some of my sticky Dial Indicators. Except mine are all reversed, being Down Under in Australia 🇦🇺 🦘 Cheers

  • @cyrucom
    @cyrucom Před 2 lety

    What a coincidence!! I happened to bump an indicator in my machining class this past Thursday and it stopped working. My Instructor gave it to me to take home and try and fix it, and I've been messing with it the last couple days.
    Unfortunately there was nothing I could do to fix this indicator as it had stripped some teeth on one of the gears, but this video was still educational and enjoyable as are all of your videos. Thanks Quinn!

  • @RedFathom
    @RedFathom Před 2 lety

    always nicer using the old stuff rather than the cheap junk. got a starrett last word for $15 not that long ago just needed some cleaning.

  • @markthompson8656
    @markthompson8656 Před 2 lety +2

    thank you . I always wondered how difficult that was. I will definitely clean a few of mine now.

  • @friendlypiranha774
    @friendlypiranha774 Před rokem

    Wow, excellent. Thanks

  • @henrytupper6959
    @henrytupper6959 Před rokem

    Thanks, this will be very helpful.

  • @billbrennan8405
    @billbrennan8405 Před 2 lety

    Interesting video, I worked for Federal for about 8 years and never took a dial indicator apart. Positing of the sweep pointer is regulated by GGD “ American Gage Design “ standards and the main hand is usually placed at the 9 O’clock position but the important thing is you recovered the Gage to working condition. , something not many users feel comfortable doing. As always you are one very smart lady. I need to find out how to watch your video content as I never received the program and donate $10.00 per month . All the best Bill Brennan

    • @Blondihacks
      @Blondihacks  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Bill! Drop me an email if you’re having trouble finding content on Patreon. Happy to help. My email is on my website.

  • @tommycheshire5508
    @tommycheshire5508 Před 2 lety

    I am impressed!

  • @ducksauz
    @ducksauz Před 2 lety

    Another great video. It's great watching this kind of tiny restoration.
    Also, as a Rhode Islander, I was surprised to just now learn of Federal through this video. We all grew up hearing about Brown & Sharpe, but Federal never made the news. Suppose they didn't have the labor disputes that B&S did in the 80s.

  • @MrLukealbanese
    @MrLukealbanese Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent video. You might also like to see the series that Bob did on Doubleboost a couple of years ago on the subject of indicator restoration. You have to get past his incredible Newcastle upon Tyne accent but its super informative and quite entertaining.

    • @Stefan_Van_pellicom
      @Stefan_Van_pellicom Před 2 lety +1

      That was less than a year ago, no ? Covid has made time warp …

    • @MrLukealbanese
      @MrLukealbanese Před 2 lety

      @@Stefan_Van_pellicom indeed it has!! I stand corrected.

  • @rickpalechuk4411
    @rickpalechuk4411 Před 2 lety +23

    Always a good idea to sweep the floor prior to disassembly ...Don't ask my how I know :-(

  • @marekpaul6110
    @marekpaul6110 Před 2 lety +1

    Another excellent informative video. Thank you.

  • @ScrewySquid
    @ScrewySquid Před 2 lety

    I had to watch the intro 3 times! I love when I watch a creator and they nod to another one of my favorite creators. Chef's kisses

  • @tobyw9573
    @tobyw9573 Před 4 měsíci

    I've never seen a lubricator with such a fine applicator - I guess I could afford a toothpick.

  • @SgtCude59
    @SgtCude59 Před 2 lety

    Cool video we always cleaned them with lighter fluid it did a good job

  • @markenna5955
    @markenna5955 Před 2 lety

    Great video, it brought back memories I especially appreciate your description of what tasks can be done and which are best left to professionals.

  • @wolf06291980
    @wolf06291980 Před 2 lety +1

    I literally just watched an LPL video where he defeated a fingerprint lock. Then your video came next in the queue. I was like, "Argh! Get out of my head, Quinn!"

  • @carlwilson1772
    @carlwilson1772 Před 2 lety

    In the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 the go to man for dial indicators and other measuring instruments is Bob Dixon. He is the friend of John "Doubleboost" Mills. Both their accents may be a tad tricky for you transatlantic types though.

  • @donaldsutherland244
    @donaldsutherland244 Před rokem

    Thank you!

  • @tylerkrug7719
    @tylerkrug7719 Před 2 lety

    Dam!you just do it all,awesome!

  • @ThePiquedPigeon
    @ThePiquedPigeon Před 2 lety +1

    Me: "Wow, it's incredible that such a simple indicator can detect surface imperfections which such sensitiveness!! What technical wizardry is happening inside it? Must be a really sophisticated, complicated mechanism!!"
    Dial indicator: G ∃ ∀ Я S

  • @JackdeDuCoeur
    @JackdeDuCoeur Před 2 lety

    Nice pick for an intro!

  • @springwoodcottage4248
    @springwoodcottage4248 Před 2 lety

    How interesting. I inherited several indicators all troubled by opaque glass & I thought they would need the plastic replacing, but happily not. Thank you for sharing & educating me!

  • @deeiks12
    @deeiks12 Před 2 lety +2

    You have a good sense of humour.

  • @TheCatanzaroShop
    @TheCatanzaroShop Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for sharing Quinn! This was an interesting and different video. Keep it up!

  • @MrDLWheeler
    @MrDLWheeler Před 2 lety

    You've done it again. I now feel a bit more confident trying to sort out the dicky indicator I was using to measure guitar tops. Content like this easily justifies my modest patreon contribution. Thanks for the excellent work.

  • @josefkrakel9136
    @josefkrakel9136 Před 2 lety +1

    Very useful. I have several ancient indicators wasting away as I seek the time to disassemble them.

  • @BrianB14471
    @BrianB14471 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the LPL homage at the opening!

  • @danielabbey7726
    @danielabbey7726 Před 2 lety

    Valuable information, Quinn! Buying older good quality indicators and cleaning/oiling them is a great way to save money.

  • @bobvines00
    @bobvines00 Před 2 lety

    Quinn, now that I've seen this video I think I'll open up a 10-inch Starrett indicator rescued "from the trash" at work ~20 years ago when they still sold stuff like that. It had failed calibration, so went out as "scrap/trash." I've even got the original Starrett wood box it came in. :) Maybe I'll get lucky and find that it only needed cleaning and re-lubrication! I've always had a fantasy of using it as (part of) a poor man's DRO on either my mill-drill or lathe and even being "out of cal" it may still be more accurate than either piece of machinery!

  • @bostedtap8399
    @bostedtap8399 Před 2 lety

    Excellent job, definitely a good quality instrument, nice caveat on oils, up there with dry or lubrication on torqued fasteners.
    Another check is to test if the plunger performs as well when inverted.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @creswick
    @creswick Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing! I have a stack of auction indicators that have these symptoms, but I've been afraid to dive in and try to fix them myself.

  • @firebird8600
    @firebird8600 Před 2 lety +1

    Yay! It's Blondihacks time! [Was so enamored with the intro I forgot to comment]

  • @madsighntist14
    @madsighntist14 Před 2 lety

    THHAT was AWESOME!!!

  • @Mike-zu5xj
    @Mike-zu5xj Před 2 lety

    Awesome thanks!!

  • @martinpanev6651
    @martinpanev6651 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad i finally have an excuse to fix my ancient mitutoyo! Thanks

  • @TheAyrCaveShop
    @TheAyrCaveShop Před 2 lety

    Good job ! You should be receiving a job application from Lance and Adam any day now...😊

  • @MawoDuffer
    @MawoDuffer Před 2 lety +1

    I love this, I’m just starting to look into gears and how lead screw scales work on machines.

  • @nathanweese3812
    @nathanweese3812 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Quinn. I really enjoyed this and I love hearing how easy this can be, repairs are intimidating until you try it, nice to hear positive encouragement. I re-use and fix anything I can, often for fun.

  • @rodbennett4790
    @rodbennett4790 Před 2 lety

    G'day Quinn, great video! I've dabbled in this realm before but I wasn't aware of the backlash adjustment capability. Thanks!

  • @paulthomas3782
    @paulthomas3782 Před 2 lety

    Thanks Quinn for the insight into the internals of dial indicator.

  • @jebowlin3879
    @jebowlin3879 Před 2 lety +1

    Yet another lesson I will likely never use, LOVE IT! that was well done and fairly easy to understand, thanks Qinn

  • @KWGochenaur
    @KWGochenaur Před 2 lety +1

    Conversely, headlight restoration kits also work great on indicator lenses.

  • @ronnyfurst5511
    @ronnyfurst5511 Před 2 lety +1

    holy moly....lady blondihacks:-)
    you really rock!

  • @rochekeh
    @rochekeh Před 2 lety

    Great timing i picked up a bunch of indicators at auction recently and they all have some form of stickage. Can actually attack them with some semblance of not-terrified about it. Thank you !

  • @magiclarry7688
    @magiclarry7688 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the LPL reference in the beginning.

  • @brianscott1898
    @brianscott1898 Před rokem

    Thanks you🎉
    All your videos really take the intimidation out of this adventure

  • @jcknives4162
    @jcknives4162 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the lock picking lawyer beginning!!! Great video too