[PGale]

I was watching the swarf rat videos and they were showing how to setup the Z axis properly using a setup guage held in the spindle chuck/collet.

I've ordered a setup guage to do this and more but was wondering what can be used to hold it in place?

I think, in the video, they had some kind of articulated arm that was held in the chuck and allowed the guage to be positioned close to the table.

Any idea what I should be looking for to buy for this?

Thanks.

[Andre' B]

If your setup gauge is my test indicator then SPI makes some nice little holders. The four small ones on the lower right.
http://www.swissprec.com/CGI/ISPDFF?PMCTLG=01&PMPAGE=7

This one (upper right) is nice on larger mills, it is bigger then it looks in the catalog.
http://www.swissprec.com/CGI/ISPDFF?PMCTLG=01&PMPAGE=10
I would not even consider the one on the lower left of that page, way too many wiggly parts.

[PGale]

Thanks - they look good, however, should have mentioned that I'm in the UK. Wonder if I can find something like that here?

[Andre' B]

SPI is a Swiss company but I think a lot of their stuff comes out of China now. The stuff must be available in the UK.

[PGale]

Looks like I've found a major supplier - having a browse now...