Dial Indicator MINI 268.08 €

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:02:52 +0200

Practical and Portable

The mini dial indicator for bassoon is mini in size only. This newly concepted dial indicator is perfect for on stage, on the road, or on the reed desk.

With the lower arm folded up, the tongue of the dial is protected.

To rotate the lower arm, first pull the two gold parts apart until the pins are free. These pins keep the arm firmly in place in any of the chosen positions.

Then you can rotate it 90 degrees and it can stand on your desk to use as a regular dial indicator.

Rotate it again and the arm is now in a great position to lean against any surface for support while you hold the dial in your hand.

The Dial Indicator MINI can also stand equally well with the lower arm rotated into the other horizontal position.

How can I set the dial indicator to ZERO?

The easiest way is to turn the dial so that the large pointer is back at ZERO. However, the dial indicator can also be recalibrated so that the large pointer is back at 12 o'clock. To do this, loosen the fastening screw that fixes the dial indicator in the dial indicator arm. Now position the dial indicator by moving it up or down so that both the small and large pointer show ZERO. When locking the screw do not tighten it too much, as this can block the axle movement in the dial indicator.

Can I change the tip of the dial indicator?

Replacing the tip of the dial indicator is easy to do. You can simply turn out the tip that you have now with the help of pliers and replace it with the desired new tip. If there is not enough space between the tongue and the tip, you can loosen the screw that fixes the dial gauge in the dial gauge arm and remove the dial gauge from the arm. It may now be necessary to recalibrate the dial indicator.

Can I change the tongue of the dial indicator?

The tongue of the dial gauge can also be changed very easily. You can find instructions here.

Can the hardness tester be used as a dial indicator?

The support plate of the hardness tester is too large to obtain precise results. The thickness of finished reeds, for example, cannot be measured with the hardness tester. Inaccurate measurement results may occur also with gouged cane. For this reasons we do not recommend using the hardness tester as a dial indicator.

Can I transform my dial indicator from right to left-handed or do I need to buy a new one?

The dial indicator can easily be transformed from right to left-handed. Simply loosen the set screw at the end of the arm holding the dial. This will allow you to rotate the dial to face the opposite direction. Be sure to calibrate the height of the dial so it both touches the tongue and reads "0" before tightening the set screw. Make sure not over-tighten this screw as it will damage the actuating shaft and prevent the dial from operating properly.

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Dial Indicator MINI 268.08 €

Practical and Portable

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