Tool Post Dial Indicator Holder

**Catfish** · Dec 23, 2014, 02:29 PM

After seeing Paul Jones tool post dial indicator holder I had to have something like that. I have the same issue as Paul, no flat spot to easily mount a DI. So here was my solution. 6061 Alu, Stainless thumb screws.
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**DIYer** · Dec 23, 2014, 08:15 PM

That's a nice fixture, Catfish!

**Paul Jones** · Dec 23, 2014, 10:26 PM

Randy,

I like all the hole options for various positions on your DI tool holder. I also like what you did by reducing the diameter of the bottom post to the flexible arm. Your use of dovetails is the best way to do this holder. Thanks for posting this.

Paul Jones

**Catfish** · Dec 23, 2014, 10:52 PM

Thanks Paul, I'll have videos up on this project over the next few days. Randy

**Hotz** · Dec 24, 2014, 10:01 AM

Good job.. Thanks Paul sharing ...

**kbalch** · Dec 24, 2014, 04:15 PM

Thanks Catfish! I've added your Tool Post Dial Indicator Holder to our Machining category, as well as to your builder page: Catfish's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Tool Post Dial Indicator Holder by Catfish

tags: lathe, dial indicator, holder, tool post

**Okapi** · Dec 25, 2014, 06:21 PM

A good use of the possibilities of your rapid toolholder, if you have enough time and some oldies in stock you can make a rapid angle finder adapted to your rapid system for a few bucks.