The kids that Mr. Pete taught had no idea what a wealth of knowledge they had at their disposal. Always very grateful for the knowledge you share Mr. Pete.

I'm stuck in a hotel room out of town. I always learn something from your contributions.

With a smile and a good heart...

After spending close to 50yrs building injection molds, I always had a “cheap” dial indicator available in my tool box for lathe work where the location of the indicator could be subjected to being hit by hot chips. Back in the 70’s, we built a cover/lid that had threads inside. One of the guys in the shop set one in the lathe and cut the threads out and opened the inside dimension to fit a dial indicator as a cover. The molding department ran a short run while sampling the mold with clear material. Everyone in the shop made them into protective covers for their dial indicators! Still have mine.

I ask all reading this to give it a like. We should nominate Mr. Pete as a National Treasure to be enshrined at the Smithsonian Institution.

Good subject.

Can’t forget the coax style indicators! It is one of the styles I use most often.

My dad was a Machinist in the tool room of a large Water/Fuel pump manufacturer. He only used a test indicator "LAST WORD" once in his 30 years of employment.

Lyle - Funny how some of us end up with numerous indicators, isn't it?! I believe your one mechanical test indicator is an old Ideal one, made in Rochester, NY. At least it looks to be like the one I inherited in my Dad's Gerstner box. He worked on a machine floor for a year or so before going into the AAF in WW2. Wrapped up his tools and put away when he left - ended up in a different job when he came home. I inherited the box and most of the tools after his death. It did not have a ton of use and is still smooth but I have never used it on an actual project. One of these days I guess I should take that one a a couple real old ones (like the ones you showed) I have and do a comparison with newer test indicators. As it is all a ratio mechanical linkage they probably will all dial something in better than my machining abilities can match. Thanks for a good short.

Well I am embarrassed to say after all these years I didn't know there was a difference between test and dial indicators. Thank you Mr Pete. Always a great watch.

Thanks Mr Pete. That Dave Clark one makes me "Glad all Over"

Very well done!

Made me want to go down to my shop and play with my collection. I found it interesting that you have several indicators that you said you have never used. I’m the same.

I was finally able to watch a new Mr. Pete video within a few hours of it's posting instead of days later. I used to be able to watch them soon after posting and I miss that.

On the Last Word indicators, I typically use the B&S Best Tests, I simply like them better. However, for some things, the Last Word's small size and its multiple methods of mounting will fit in tight spots where others don't dare to go! I have a bunch of indicators, more than enough really, but what I never seem to have is enough mounting hardware! I am always looking for another snug or rod it seems to get where I need to go! And build custom mounts as needed.

Great long short video and an indication that you have a lot of tools. Thanks and keep on keeping on.

Great video…maybe do a video on different ways to set them up on machines and how they can be used in different situations 🤷‍♂️

To be honest Mr Pete, I wasn't expecting too much yet I was "wowed" at the content.

Thanks for showing the innards! Alwways wondered how they work.

Thanks for the Video Mr.Pete. I use mostly the Starrett 196 at work for checking alignment.