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Standard Gage dial bore gage
Standard Gage dial bore gages were manufactured in Poughkeepsie, New York until 2002. They made several different bore gage configurations at that time (perpendicular and vertical for example). Only the regular model (shown below) and the 90° right-angle model are still available (see page 114). Surprisingly, the indicator movement is now supplied by Käfer in Germany. The newest models of Standard Gage dial bore gages are manufactured in Switzerland and Germany by Tesa and at least partly assembled in the USA. Tesa is the manufacturer of high-end Etalon, Compac and Interapid gages. As an alternative, you may wish to purchase the Standard-style bore gage made in USA. These have identical measuring heads but the dial indicator will carry the name Dorsey (see below).
In order to keep prices down, most of these gages ship in a simple styrofoam box. However, sturdy wood storage boxes are available for special orders such as bore gages with long depth extensions and for the combi-kits. Wood boxes can also be purchased as an option (see page 72). A word of caution: it can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 3 months if you're ordering special length extensions. Plan ahead.
Standard Swiss Bore Gage model 3 is shown above. Note that many of our Standard Bore Gages feature extended ranges, beyond those offered in regular catalogs. The Centralizing Plungers automatically locate the gaging contacts on the bore diameter even when the gage is inserted at an angle. Standard Gage dial indicator graduations are .0001" or 0.002 mm and each model comes complete with all range extensions and adapters. The gaging depth shown is the maximum depth without depth extensions (available separately). Setting rings are not included, nor are they required. Standard style bore gages are also available with the Dorsey dial indicator at substantial savings. These versions are made in USA and are designated with the suffix -US in the price chart below. Don't hesitate to order these, since they're every bit as good and they're home grown. Repair service and parts are no problem.
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