Trying to decide on new Test Indicator

[Mic6]

I've been using the Starrett for the past 11 years with zero issues, but I'm told to pick a new one so I'm torn between the Starrett and the Interapid.  Does the Interapid require less stylus pressure?  Especially for dialing in spindle probes?  Is the Interapid stem removable?

 

TIA

 

[CADCAM3D5AXIS]

Go with the Interapid but get one that reads in .0005  and then get the same that reads in .0001  and if there still selling the hardware kit get that also   so you have all the attachments. and you can get extra tips in a few dia's   but the .0001 has .018 of travel and the .0005 has even more . they are very light on the touch with them and very sensitive but also robust.  that way you can get it close with the .0005 and then switch to the .0001 and finish it .

And they last a long time unless ya forget a high spindle speed for the last m3 and it goes flying

HTH

[jlw™]

I have several of that top Starrett there, don't buy it.

 

I am partial to Mahr.

[Bachmakinoman]

Kant go wrong.... Mititoyo tools and Interrapid indicators

[Sticky]

I prefer Mahr (when I can afford it) or Mitutoyo (all other times) . I would never bother with .0005" for anything accurate, use a .0001" or 2micron instead.

 

I gave up on starret years ago, they aren't the same quality they used to be.

[Mic6]

Yea, I think it's time for an upgrade.  The Starrett feels like a featherweight compared to the "heavier" Interapid.

[Mr. M]

I have both Starrett and Interapid and prefer the Interapid. Needle doesn't bounce so much compared to the Starrett

[Colin Gilchrist]

I confess to being a huge fan of the Interapid. I've had mine for about 20 years, and they never let me down. You can move the stylus to different positions, without causing any issues with the travel range. So don't be afraid to rotate the tip into a different orientation. Be aware though that the stylus does loose accuracy if it is at a more extreme angle. I've had to do this in tight spots before.

[jlw™]

I do not like the post mount on the interapid. I prefer dovetail.

[Del.]

I like my Mititoyo . Face stays up so you can always see it and clockwise is always the high side.

[MIL-TFP-41]

You couldn't give me an interrapid because of one thing....the dials don't auto-reverse. The needle swings in opposite directions depending on what side of the stylus you are on, so I find myself tapping the stylus with my finger to see if I am plus or minus.  Doesn't sound like a big deal, till you get used to using a brown & sharp or other brand thats needle always swings the same direction, making it infinity easier to tell if you are traveling plus or minus.

[Del.]

You couldn't give me an interrapid because of one thing....the dials don't auto-reverse. The needle swings in opposite directions depending on what side of the stylus you are on, so I find myself tapping the stylus with my finger to see if I am plus or minus.  Doesn't sound like a big deal, till you get used to using a brown & sharp or other brand thats needle always swings the same direction, making it infinity easier to tell if you are traveling plus or minus.

Yep.

[Rstewart]

I have several different brands and prefer Mitutoyo.

[AMCNitro]

You couldn't give me an interrapid because of one thing....the dials don't auto-reverse. The needle swings in opposite directions depending on what side of the stylus you are on, so I find myself tapping the stylus with my finger to see if I am plus or minus.  Doesn't sound like a big deal, till you get used to using a brown & sharp or other brand thats needle always swings the same direction, making it infinity easier to tell if you are traveling plus or minus.

I didnt know this...

Ive always used interapid and mitutoyo.  THe interapid stays on the height gage most of the time, the mitu is for indicating at the machine

[slyym]

Get the vertical Interapid. The one you can read 360 Degrees without having to use a mirror.

[?Mark]

Interapid gets my vote. Smooth and easy to adjust.

[jlw™]

You could always get a Shars.

[Reko]

Interapid

[Newbeeee™]

FWI the interapid looks identical as the Baty which we have a shop full of. It's nice but FYI I believe they're made in China.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=baty+dti&biw=1670&bih=770&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjR7NiBstDNAhVMD8AKHXBwBaIQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=9Dl2NAuVQ3HL6M%3A

[CADCAM3D5AXIS]

^^^^ Newbeeee  how have those baty indo's been working out for you ???

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

The Shars one actually works pretty well for the price.

[jlw™]

Word. I was being facetious but honestly I have a bunch of their 0-1 drop indicators. I bought them to throw in my box as loaners but turns out they're smoother than the last two mitutoyos I bought.

[Newbeeee™]

^^^^ Newbeeee  how have those baty indo's been working out for you ???

They're good - but they don't take a bang into the vice or bounce when they are knocked off the bench onto the concrete floor.

Ask me how I know - I bought another 3 since Jan, and there's only 4 people here on the machines...

[BrianP.]

I do not like the post mount on the interapid. I prefer dovetail.

 

The post is what I like the most. For indicating ID's you just slap it in a drill chuck and you can swing it out to do holes up to a couple of inches. No need to attach anything to it. Like the Interapids. Brown & Sharpes are pretty good too.

[CADCAM3D5AXIS]

^^ also on the Brown& Sharps i believe you can get them in .00005 readings  also on there test indicators  and also there travel Indo's