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Your cart is empty.Noga PH2040 Magnetic Base With Fine Adjustment Dial, Test & Digital Indicators Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals which is [are] known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Andrew
2025-08-22 11:31:05
This is everything you want in an affordable indicator stand. Premium machine shop manufacturer, sturdy construction and very basic/simple functionality. The fine adjustment feature is really handy.The important part is that the hardware is very good, and you aren’t going to get bad readings from flimsy posts or loose knobs. You can pay a lot more for a Noga base with more articulation but if you only need it every once in a while you can still get this in just about any position you need with a few extra seconds of work.I got this because I bought a nice old Mitutoyo indicator that was in good shape but cheap. I had no use for a fancy base but getting a $15 junk base defeats the purpose of a good quality indicator. A good base might even be more important than a good indicator in my opinion.Get something nice that you’ll actually enjoy using but won’t break the bank.
Michael A Alberico
2025-08-16 18:43:25
I never write reviews but had to say that I Love this thing and I’m so glad I didn't spend more for the other [more expensive] ones. Super easy to lock down and adjust—nice lockdown mechanism feels rugged...not worried at all about stripping anything out if I crank down on it. Also I find the magnet is PLENTY strong—not sure what these other reviewers are seeing but this thing will hold itself solid even for my sticky old Starrett indicator. Plus it completely releases when u throw the switch—no residual stick at all (at least out of the box) Great product, great price.
D. Rader
2025-07-06 15:36:55
Very solid mag base for the price. The fine adjustment on the base is a big improvement over my previous mag base with the adjustment on the dial arm. The main thing I noticed right away was the much finer threading on both the large and small clamping knobs. The knobs on my previous generic mag base were so coarsely threaded that you went from very loose to complete lock with nothing in between. The adjustments on this base are very smooth and linear by contrast. You can easily tighten them to the point where the joint won't move on its own but you can still tweak the positioning. Once you get the dial indicator exactly where you want it a gentle added twist on each knob locks everything in place. I'm sure the $100 - $200 Noga and Starrett bases are better for constant daily use, but for use in my home shop this will be the only base I ever need. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
CH
2025-07-02 15:01:51
This is my second Noga holder, the first being a fully articulated model. Both are used to hold indicators using the magnetic base attached to a machine, and as a holder on a surface plate. In that role the only complaint is as supplied the base is not true. With the arm extended and loaded with a tenths indicator both had a few thou of wobble. I corrected them by using a cast iron lap and fine abrasive.This model was more robust than I expected. The holder uses heavier components and has a nice feel. It is easy to use and the base adjustment behaved very similarly to the end-of-arm adjuster on my articulated model. Both are 'touchy' with a tenths indicator and hard to zero, but when you consider the geometry this is what I would expect.I like these holders and I'll get more as needed. Nice price. Recommended.
Sinister Grey
2025-06-25 12:42:43
Nice sturdy, hefty stand that does it's job perfectly, the magnet is sturdy and lever is smooth for On/Off positions and the fine adjustment is an added bonus, Had to modify connector tip with washers to work with a 1" travel Starret indicator but it's now secure and works great (I.E. doesn't come off of the arm and stays in place great)
Allen Mayberry
2025-04-08 16:43:55
Magnet is quite strong, steel arms are very sturdy. I dare say it's comparable to the Starrett mag base of similar design I use at the shop to check pump shaft runout. Mostly I slap it on my AXA base on my lathe to indicate stuff. Works great.
Vincent C Vallango
2025-03-15 13:31:02
Nice overall but the magnetic base seems weak to me. Much of my work is with the base mounted horizontal. I'll give this a try but I think its going to fall off when the dial indicator is mounted on it.
Big Al
2025-01-25 17:06:24
Then bought more after seeing how well they worked.Easy to position test gauges and indicators on a steel surface plated.
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