Grant Erwin wrote:
michael wrote:

I use a lug-back indicator on my lathe that is mounted to a shaft.

Your lathe 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.

Actually, I suggest you get a digital camera and shoot a picture. If you
can't host it, put it in the dropbox and post the actual URL to it. It
sounds interesting, but I can't figure out what you mean from your writing.

GWE

Grant Erwin wrote:

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




Sent to dropbox. First time I've used it, so we'll see, or not.

m