Thread dial indicator for Sieg SC8 Metric

[bjovar]

Even though it’s fairly easy to cut threads by reversing the machine it would be an advantage to have a dial indicator. I just don’t know how to make one (or buy one).
Anyone out there with such knowledge who cares to share? Detailed drawings and descriptions?
I would be very happy 😃
Bjovar

[mklotz]

Even though it’s fairly easy to cut threads by reversing the machine it would be an advantage to have a dial indicator. I just don’t know how to make one (or buy one).
Anyone out there with such knowledge who cares to share? Detailed drawings and descriptions?
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Welcome to the forum.

Your use of the word "metric" in the title suggests that you might have a lathe with a metric leadscrew. If that is true you should be aware that a thread dial for such is more complex than one for a non-metric lathe. A good discussion of the subject can be found here...

https://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/fo...rk-with-metric

Don't refer to it as a "dial indicator" since, in English, that connotes a different measuring device, e.g....

https://www.google.com/search?q=dial...ient=img&udm=2

There are a number of videos on Youtube; search using the term "thread dial" or "threading dial".