Starrett 65251 Dial Test Indicator Kit 10 Piece Series 196

Product Description

The STARRETT 65251 is a 10-piece dial test indicator kit from the Series 196 line, designed for precision measurement in machining, metrology, and quality control applications. The kit centers on a dial test indicator with a 1-7/16 inch dial diameter, a 0-100 dial reading scale, and a 0.02 mm dial graduation. The yellow dial face provides high contrast for quick reading under shop lighting. With a range of 5.00 mm per revolution, this kit delivers the fine resolution that machinists, tool and die makers, and metrology technicians need for surface runout, alignment, and tolerance verification work. The complete accessory set ships in a carrying case for organized storage and transport.

This kit is suited for use on manual lathes, milling machines, surface plates, and inspection fixtures in both production and toolroom environments. It is appropriate for residential machine shops, industrial production floors, and quality inspection labs. The included contact points, adapter, clamp, hole attachment, snug, and tool post holder give technicians the flexibility to mount and adapt the indicator across a wide range of fixturing situations without sourcing additional accessories separately.

Key Features

• 0.02 mm dial graduation for high-resolution measurement
• 5.00 mm range per revolution supports both coarse and fine alignment tasks
• 1-7/16 inch yellow dial face for clear, high-contrast readability
• 10-piece kit includes contact points, adapter, clamp, hole attachment, snug, tool post holder, and protective case
• Series 196 construction built for accurate, smooth, and rugged shop-floor operation
• Complies with California Proposition 65 disclosure standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-use dial test indicator kit suitable for standard dovetail-mount indicator holders and common toolroom fixturing systems.

Installation Notes

Installation and setup of dial test indicators is typically performed by machinists or metrology technicians. Ensure the indicator is securely clamped before zeroing to prevent movement during measurement. Avoid overtightening the clamp on the indicator stem, as this can introduce stem deflection and affect reading accuracy. Follow shop safety procedures and power down or lock out any machine spindle before mounting or removing the indicator from a tool post or spindle fixture.