Grant Erwin wrote:
Clark Magnuson wrote:

I am trying to measure the crossfeed position on a lathe, with the
indicator on top of the magnet and pointed in line with the magnet.


On one end of the MM is a 1/4-20 tapped hole. Mine has a thumbscrew on
it with a red plastic head. This engages the lug on the back of standard
dial indicators. It is simple to remove the 4 screws and rotate the lug
on your indicator 90° if your indicator isn't inline. Here's a pic:

http://www.tinyisland.com/images/mightyMaxDIinline.jpg

So I think all you need is a lug-back indicator and you're in business.

That help?

Grant


I use a lug-back indicator on my lathe that is mounted to a shaft. The
shaft slides through a block of aluminum which holds 2 mighty-mags
inline with, on either side of the shaft c/line. Just use the 1/4-20 end
hole(s) and the 3/8 hole(s) at opposite ends to secure the mag(s) to the
block. Been using that for 17 years. Dang, ought to get a dro.

mj