Any length works just fine! (Been here) The dial doesn't read in inches,
it reads in some undefined units that fit into some limits. Any angle on
the point, other than 0 or 90 deg will not read in linear units but some
progression depending on travel depending on secant height. So, unless
you're using a plunger indicator, you can call these units: "Miligunners" or
how about "Gunnerdoos" or, my favorite "Gunnerinos"


"Gunner" wrote in message
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A probably really stupid question about dial test indicators.

I stumbled across a minty Lufkin LARGE dial, dial test indicator
(.0001) for $5 the other day. Crystal is good, everything moves
smoothly..but the "pointer" was missing. A customer gave me one that
screws in just fine..but here is the question...and Im blushing to
ask..

How long are the pointers supposed to be? Perhaps Ive had a stroke
or its a case of brain fade..but doesnt the length of the pointer make
a difference as to the actual measurement displayed on the dial?

Length of lever and all that stuff.

Gunner

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