Reply by PurpLev

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#1 posted 02-12-2013 09:33 PM

I have a unit similar to Rick L posted above, but never used it personally.

you can make something similar with a dial indicator from HF:
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-inch-travel-machinists-dial-indicator-623.html

I use that same DI on my lathe:

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