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backhertz wrote:Shop around. I picked mine up for $29.

Tony

Tony
That is not fair when you brag you at least have to tell us where you got it.
Ed

I got mine with a Rockler 25 % off coupon. Works great. Thanks for the tip about using the tenon master base. Now it will be even easier to keep from dropping it.

johnmccrossen wrote:I got mine with a Rockler 25 % off coupon. Works great. Thanks for the tip about using the tenon master base. Now it will be even easier to keep from dropping it.

Yes I think Dusty's idea of using the Tenon master base is fantastic
Ed

Ed in Tampa wrote:Yes I think Dusty's idea of using the Tenon master base is fantastic
Ed

+1.
Good thinking Dusty, and nice photos!

Kudo's to Dusty! Nice "outside" the box thinking!

I use my dial indicator base in the miter slot. By the way, on service, Barry Wixey shares the same dedication as ShopSmith. He often picks up the ringing phone himself( I did not have service issues, just called to talk ideas).mt

I find that the base for the dial indicator is too small; it allows for an instability that makes repetitive readings difficult to acquire. The dial indicator, itself, is very accurate. But the slightest movement of the base adversely effects the reading. That movement would have the same effect on the Wixey so I use the larger base.

Go go a new flyer from Woodcraft yesterday and the Wixey is on sale starting Saturday for 35.99 $5.00 off. FYI

Dusty- I agree it is a bit dicey. I have thought about just making a bar with pad welded on.mt

mt.

With a larger base, as pictured, it is no longer unstable. I believe I have solved that problem, at least for myself.

With the larger base, I thing that Ed in Tampa might even take a liking to the Wixey and Dial indicator.