Qnkaa Magnetic Base Stand for Digital Dial Indicator Gauge

I just used this to set up the backlash on a differential I am regearing. It held my Snap-on dial indicator solid.

A solid magnetic gauge holder at a reasonable price. I did enlarge the gauge clamp hole slightly because I used an old Craftsman gauge with a thicker barrel.

Heavy duty diesel tech. The multiple joints make this design infinitely better than the poste style. Everything locks in place with 1 knob. Great versatility and strong magnet. I recommend this to all the other techs. Only downside is I had to widen the jaws with a cutting wheel to fit any dial indicator I had.

If you’re still using the old style indicator holder set it aside and but this style. So much easier to set up and much more articulation. As others have said, hole for indicator is too small but a quick trip to the drill press fixes that.

Usually I pay well over $100 each for my Noga mag base/articulating arm tools for machinist work. I bought this one for a much less critical use - to hold my Sony Handycam while filming using heavy equipment. I didn't expect much, but I have complaints about this at all. The magnetic base holds firmly. When the big knob is loosened, the arm moves freely and nicely into whatever position I want. When I tighten the knob, everything stays locked in place where I want it. This one seems like a bargain.