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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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@JohnFleshman
@JohnFleshman 2 года назад
The Lock picking Lawyer intro was excellent!
@AnthonyHandcock
@AnthonyHandcock 2 года назад
It was but what sort of tool restoration video doesn't have a sandblaster being turned on with a headbutt?
@stanervin6108
@stanervin6108 2 года назад
@@AnthonyHandcock Or an overnight soaking in a vat of Evaporust?
@AnthonyHandcock
@AnthonyHandcock 2 года назад
Not even a hint of a "I make new one" either.
@mcsmith82
@mcsmith82 2 года назад
You had me at, “…and what I have for you today is…”. :). Wow the technical nerd-end of the RU-vid internet is small and quality!
@IBWatchinUrVids
@IBWatchinUrVids 2 года назад
I find it interesting that machinists, or even enthusiasts tend to have similar interests. Anything mechanical, anything electric, I'm in.
@JamesPotts
@JamesPotts 2 года назад
That into earned an immediate "like."
@BeenThrDunThat
@BeenThrDunThat 2 года назад
Loved the LPL reference too
@splackism
@splackism 2 года назад
LPL!!!
@dobrzpe
@dobrzpe 2 года назад
same! even before the intro.
@Flightdevildoc
@Flightdevildoc 9 дней назад
Wow, what an excellent video instruction. I am a retired military vet and started woodworking as a hobby, and love it. My Dad’s was a mechanical and civil engineer besides an avid woodworker and electrician, unfortunately, passed away 2 years ago, but on the bright side, I am so happy (like a kid in Christmas) that he left me so many tools with his engraved initials, so he is still with me. Some of the tools or accessories, I didn’t know what the heck there were for and one of them is a Vintage Sheer-Tumid Dial Indicator, in good condition, except, noticed dial was slightly sticky so your video gave me the confidence to take it apart, clean the plastic cover as well as the small rusted screws and dial works well and looks good. I am going to use it to calibrate my table saw blade and fence for the first time this week. Later on plan to disassemble it like you did as I saw some light rust creeping in. Again, thank you so much for your video. New Subscriber. Like the comment: “use your hands until they get tired” 😂 Keep those video coming. 😊
@sungear
@sungear 2 года назад
Many youtubers should learn from this presentation. Voice over narration and no rock music.
@KevinWoodsWorkshop
@KevinWoodsWorkshop 2 года назад
I didn’t realise there were so many parts in an indicator, you demonstrated some great skills in fixing that.
@lesmaybury793
@lesmaybury793 2 года назад
A steady hand helps so best tackled sober.
@componenx
@componenx 2 года назад
@@TheEvertw Yeah, a cheap .001" indicator might have almost nothing inside, especially if it lacks a "turns" dial.
@KevinWoodsWorkshop
@KevinWoodsWorkshop 2 года назад
That's why tenths clocks are expensive.
@zodak9999b
@zodak9999b 2 года назад
That Novus #2 polish is miracle level stuff. I used to use it to make scratched CDs playable back in the day.
@joels7605
@joels7605 2 года назад
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 2 года назад
@@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 2 года назад
@@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.
@BM-jy6cb
@BM-jy6cb 2 года назад
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?
@dass1333
@dass1333 2 года назад
Great job at keeping all the sproing on the inside. Kind of like keeping the magic smoke in electronics.
@schublade4
@schublade4 10 месяцев назад
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.
@outsidescrewball
@outsidescrewball 2 года назад
Great discussion/demonstration/repair
@machinistmikethetinkerer4827
@machinistmikethetinkerer4827 2 года назад
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 2 года назад
but is the machine oil ok? Isn't that to thick for such a sensitive mechanism?
@mikes1345
@mikes1345 2 года назад
Heck, I need the visor magnification to read my med labels!
@omniryx1
@omniryx1 2 года назад
@@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 2 года назад
@@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 2 года назад
Just checked-yep they do. Starrett 1620 instrument oil. Also Starrett M1 but a spray can can cost over $100 bucks or more.
@notquitecopacetic
@notquitecopacetic 2 года назад
There in the shirt... I needed that. Good stuff.
@philipquinlan1045
@philipquinlan1045 2 года назад
Wonderful to see the internal mechanism of these indicator tools. Thank you for sharing and explaining how they operate. Really enjoyed that.
@MegaLostOne
@MegaLostOne 2 года назад
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.
@ElliotNesterman
@ElliotNesterman 2 года назад
OMG! How did Quinn know I'm wearing a shirt? I'm freakin' out here, Man!
@crichtonbruce4329
@crichtonbruce4329 2 года назад
I was changing my shirt... What could this possibly mean?? I'll check with my local Wizard.
@amanofmanyparts9120
@amanofmanyparts9120 2 года назад
At least she didn't mention my dressing gown ... The one I've worn for 3 days consecutively!
@stanervin6108
@stanervin6108 2 года назад
@@crichtonbruce4329 👕🧙‍♂️
@richardnelson4704
@richardnelson4704 2 года назад
I wasnt wearing my shirt.
@2STROKESTUFFING
@2STROKESTUFFING 2 года назад
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 2 года назад
Or did we both come up with it? The plot thickens.
@lesmaybury793
@lesmaybury793 2 года назад
Does Quinn play a guitar and sing? Now that would be spooky. 😁.
@espenschjelderup426
@espenschjelderup426 2 года назад
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 2 года назад
@@lesmaybury793 spooky indeed.
@2STROKESTUFFING
@2STROKESTUFFING 2 года назад
@@espenschjelderup426 Ugler i mosen😁
@OchoMiniatures
@OchoMiniatures 2 года назад
another amazing video with a great intro!
@smellsofbikes
@smellsofbikes 2 года назад
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.
@JazAero
@JazAero 2 года назад
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.
@smacfe
@smacfe 2 года назад
So much goodness here. Thanks!
@PaulMcEvoyGuitars
@PaulMcEvoyGuitars 2 года назад
Intro was killer. Thanks for that!
@ThePiquedPigeon
@ThePiquedPigeon 2 года назад
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
@alexleighty9892
@alexleighty9892 Год назад
I appreciate the thorough explaining, liberal sprinkling of cautions about this and that, and the split screen for depiction of detail is perfect.
@radardoug
@radardoug 2 года назад
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.
@hansonelectric6566
@hansonelectric6566 2 года назад
You are one brave person.
@donmittlestaedt1117
@donmittlestaedt1117 2 года назад
Thanks Quinn.
@schm4704
@schm4704 2 года назад
Nerves of steel! I just took apart a pencil sharpener with four moving parts and felt pretty smug about it, but this... 👍
@martyzielinski1442
@martyzielinski1442 2 года назад
You ought to check out the old dude who swears a lot while rebuilding Hamilton model 22 marine chronometers.....
@VincentGroenewold
@VincentGroenewold 2 года назад
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.
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop
@AmateurRedneckWorkshop 2 года назад
That was an indication of multiple skills. Thanks for the video. Oh I watch the lock picking lawyer also.
@VideobyHomeworks
@VideobyHomeworks 2 года назад
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.😄)
@wolf06291980
@wolf06291980 2 года назад
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!"
@daveb1177
@daveb1177 2 года назад
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 2 года назад
*built with absoloute S tier precision
@drswamp8629
@drswamp8629 2 года назад
ClockPickingLawyer?
@ronnyfurst5511
@ronnyfurst5511 2 года назад
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
@SgtCude59
@SgtCude59 2 года назад
Cool video we always cleaned them with lighter fluid it did a good job
@friendlypiranha774
@friendlypiranha774 Год назад
Wow, excellent. Thanks
@patrickmcnally9262
@patrickmcnally9262 2 года назад
Wonderful video thank you..I'm trying to fix one right now and you gave me some ideas
@LaddGardner4
@LaddGardner4 2 года назад
As a woodworker, I'd just give it a smack with a framing hammer. :)
@quintrankid8045
@quintrankid8045 2 года назад
This reminds me of the advice my physics prof gave years ago regarding delicate electrical instruments that aren't working: Hit it with a hammer.
@tommycheshire5508
@tommycheshire5508 2 года назад
I am impressed!
@chrisbaker3844
@chrisbaker3844 2 года назад
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 2 года назад
To be fair she was filming the whole thing, so she probably didn't need to!
@evolutionmonkey3146
@evolutionmonkey3146 2 года назад
Love the LPL intro. :)
@pilgrimm23
@pilgrimm23 2 года назад
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.
@Blondihacks
@Blondihacks 2 года назад
][ Infinitum!
@willgallatin2802
@willgallatin2802 2 года назад
LOL! Quin, you've been watching my favorite "lawyer" I see. Great content. TYVM
@randywl8925
@randywl8925 2 года назад
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. 😁
@TheAyrCaveShop
@TheAyrCaveShop 2 года назад
Good job ! You should be receiving a job application from Lance and Adam any day now...😊
@marekpaul6110
@marekpaul6110 2 года назад
Another excellent informative video. Thank you.
@carlwilson1772
@carlwilson1772 2 года назад
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.
@redrockroger
@redrockroger 2 года назад
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.
@charleshettrick2408
@charleshettrick2408 2 года назад
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.
@Mike-zu5xj
@Mike-zu5xj 2 года назад
Awesome thanks!!
@magiclarry7688
@magiclarry7688 2 года назад
Love the LPL reference in the beginning.
@martinpanev6651
@martinpanev6651 2 года назад
Glad i finally have an excuse to fix my ancient mitutoyo! Thanks
@markenna5955
@markenna5955 2 года назад
Great video, it brought back memories I especially appreciate your description of what tasks can be done and which are best left to professionals.
@slypig24
@slypig24 2 года назад
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
@TheCatanzaroShop
@TheCatanzaroShop 2 года назад
Thanks for sharing Quinn! This was an interesting and different video. Keep it up!
@paulthomas3782
@paulthomas3782 2 года назад
Thanks Quinn for the insight into the internals of dial indicator.
@josefkrakel9136
@josefkrakel9136 2 года назад
Very useful. I have several ancient indicators wasting away as I seek the time to disassemble them.
@madsighntist14
@madsighntist14 2 года назад
THHAT was AWESOME!!!
@billbrennan8405
@billbrennan8405 2 года назад
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 2 года назад
Thanks Bill! Drop me an email if you’re having trouble finding content on Patreon. Happy to help. My email is on my website.
@deeiks12
@deeiks12 2 года назад
You have a good sense of humour.
@ronnyfurst5511
@ronnyfurst5511 2 года назад
holy moly....lady blondihacks:-) you really rock!
@springwoodcottage4248
@springwoodcottage4248 2 года назад
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!
@ducksauz
@ducksauz 2 года назад
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.
@danielabbey7726
@danielabbey7726 2 года назад
Valuable information, Quinn! Buying older good quality indicators and cleaning/oiling them is a great way to save money.
@brianscott1898
@brianscott1898 Год назад
Thanks you🎉 All your videos really take the intimidation out of this adventure
@jebowlin3879
@jebowlin3879 2 года назад
Yet another lesson I will likely never use, LOVE IT! that was well done and fairly easy to understand, thanks Qinn
@rodbennett4790
@rodbennett4790 2 года назад
G'day Quinn, great video! I've dabbled in this realm before but I wasn't aware of the backlash adjustment capability. Thanks!
@MrLukealbanese
@MrLukealbanese 2 года назад
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 2 года назад
That was less than a year ago, no ? Covid has made time warp …
@MrLukealbanese
@MrLukealbanese 2 года назад
@@Stefan_Van_pellicom indeed it has!! I stand corrected.
@MawoDuffer
@MawoDuffer 2 года назад
I love this, I’m just starting to look into gears and how lead screw scales work on machines.
@davidwalz1371
@davidwalz1371 2 года назад
That LPL opening was fantastic!
@dennisallport5704
@dennisallport5704 2 года назад
I gotta say, I'm pretty impressed that you have taken the chance to provide this video to the public. I've not watched any of your other videos, and I possibly wouldn't seeing this one. The chance you take is someone like myself seeing it. I am a dial indicator repair technician of over 30 years. Will I be critical? Of course, but I will not post a critique on your comments section. You've given this a try, and have filmed all of it, and without any training, and I sure hoped you would've exclaimed that you are not an expert. You didn't, so I view this as pure entertainment. If you're interested in getting a bit of expert guidance, I would be happy to help. This way you could retract the misinformation in this video and possibly produce one with better ideas as to show folks how they could correctly clean and adjust their measuring instruments. If you reply to this comment it will show up in my email and I will share some better tips to help your viewers.
@jczeigler
@jczeigler 2 года назад
Just received a box of five old .0001 DI…. Great timing!
@sandarelliott5319
@sandarelliott5319 2 года назад
like for the LPL reference!
@Miguelito63No1
@Miguelito63No1 4 месяца назад
hi this is Miguel again, Ihas learn a lot from YOU, GOD bless YOU
@nathanweese3812
@nathanweese3812 2 года назад
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.
@mikeymasi
@mikeymasi 2 года назад
Yes brilliant intro 🤣🤣
@Grappa96
@Grappa96 Год назад
Setting your paper towel in a cafeteria type food tray will keep small screws from falling on the floor and off to a black hole!
@ruudbremer
@ruudbremer 2 года назад
wow. the LockPickingLawyer joke. lol
@earlye
@earlye 2 года назад
Mighty presumptuous to say "you there in the shirt."
@bostedtap8399
@bostedtap8399 2 года назад
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.
@TheSmokintbird
@TheSmokintbird 2 года назад
Fantastic! Repaired my own weak/sticky indicator (broken spring)
@MikeG-js1jt
@MikeG-js1jt 10 месяцев назад
TIP: 60,000 Grit diamond powder mixed with a little water to make a paste will also do a SUPER job removing plastic scratches....
@ottomakers
@ottomakers 5 месяцев назад
As a clock maker, I wish to confirm that I am indeed, either enraged or enjoying.
@Chrissi33004
@Chrissi33004 2 года назад
Thank you very much, your knowledge and detailed walkthrough really helped me getting a used, broken indicator to work again!
@donmedford2563
@donmedford2563 2 года назад
I am 18 seconds into the video and I can see you like the Lockpickinglawyer
@Engineerd3d
@Engineerd3d 2 года назад
Use starrett instrument oil on the plunger. Do not oil the jewels with an oiler. Too much oil makes it sticky. Use a needle to oil them.
@Blondihacks
@Blondihacks 2 года назад
Indeed I did
@bobvines00
@bobvines00 2 года назад
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!
@articjackal
@articjackal 2 года назад
I like the LPL intro. Good video, never seen the inside of an indicator before
@andrewjames7616
@andrewjames7616 2 года назад
Thankyou 👍
@andytroo
@andytroo 2 года назад
thumbs up before the intro is even completed :D
@KWGochenaur
@KWGochenaur 2 года назад
Conversely, headlight restoration kits also work great on indicator lenses.
@charlesdidio3682
@charlesdidio3682 2 года назад
Thanks
@PatrickPoet
@PatrickPoet 2 года назад
This was a great video. Another way to repair them is to set them down next to the milk you set out for the Brownies. When you come in the next morning it will look and work as if brand new.
@Argosh
@Argosh 2 года назад
"... so I just used some light machine oil." Some people just want to see the world burn. 🤣
@cravenmoorehead5636
@cravenmoorehead5636 Год назад
That LLL intro was marvelous.
@nickp4793
@nickp4793 2 года назад
I just bought the same indicator a few weeks ago for $20. Thanks for the tips, I'll take it apart and spruce it up.
@trainman419
@trainman419 2 года назад
EDIT: Blondi and Daan and correct here; both springs work in the same direction. Original: I think the retraction spring and mainspring are working against each other, to take up the backlash in the gear train. I think that'll improve accuracy at the cost of a little more wear on the components.
@daanwilmer
@daanwilmer 2 года назад
It doesn't really matter if they work with each other or against each other, as long as the main spring exerts force on the whole gear train it will take up the backlash. So why not let them work with each other?
@trainman419
@trainman419 2 года назад
@@daanwilmer Hrm... I think you're right.
@FinnoUgricMachining
@FinnoUgricMachining 2 года назад
Two things I would like to add to Your encouraging presentation on fixing these. One: The plunger should NOT be oiled at all. Any oil in there will only create the sticky stuff that makes the dial indicator to fall into coma. The plunger and the bushing it is running in should be cleaned thoroughly though. Oil is ONLY needed on the bearings and the correct amount is really miniscule. So no oil in gears or the rack. One can use a needle to deliver the oil. Squirting it into there is bad. Two: The hair spring in there is to eliminate the backslash. Before the plunger is put back to it's place, the clock arms should be turned clockvise so that they become slightly tensioned. The number of turns depends on the dial indicator, some need more pretensioning because of the bad workmanship. Usually one turn of the arm is sufficient. Edit: In Your case the pretensioning was "automatic" as You turned the arm to it's original position without taking the arms off.
@guye7763
@guye7763 2 года назад
Love the LPL reference. A nice and funny bit of " dog-whistling " aVe would have been proud of. Cheers
@eduardogarcia3049
@eduardogarcia3049 2 года назад
Good intro!!
@vincentciulla7305
@vincentciulla7305 2 года назад
Topol tooth polish works very well for removing scratches as well. I even used it ti remove scratches from car windshields. And yes, it works on headlights also.
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