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shags72
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Indicator mount for MINI

I have the pictured indicator and was wanting to use it to check bed flatness. Before modeling one up I just wondered if anyone knows of a printable holder for this or any other indicator for the mini head. I appreciate any direction. I have looked for some time but couldn't find one.

Posted : 08/01/2021 2:00 am
karl-herbert
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RE: Indicator mount for MINI
Posted by: @shags72

I have the pictured indicator and was wanting to use it to check bed flatness. Before modeling one up I just wondered if anyone knows of a printable holder for this or any other indicator for the mini head. I appreciate any direction. I have looked for some time but couldn't find one.

You could remove the heating block including the heatbreak, attach a holder with the same diameter as the heatbreak to the dial gauge and then mount this instead of the heating block. This is how I solved it on my Mini. On the MK3, I drilled out a used heatsink to 8mm and mounted my dial gauge there.
This ensures a stable fit.

Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.

Posted : 08/01/2021 12:34 pm
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shags72
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Indicator mount for MINI

@karl-herbert

Good idea sir! Thanks

 

Posted : 09/01/2021 2:54 am
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