Model 7030-5 shown above Why are the black dials less expensive? Because they come with fewer accessories. You'll get a 1/4" diameter stem holder and a plastic box. Other holders and accessories are available on page 36. Other contact points (carbide, ruby) are available on page 21. - The accuracy of .00005" and .0001" indicators is ±.0001"
- The accuracy of .0005" and .001" indicators is ±.0005"
- They come with an unsigned statement from the manufacturer that the gage is within tolerance and that these are NIST traceable. There is no data provided.
- If you need a signed, current certificate with data, be sure to order at time of purchase (see below)
Special offer : order this month and receive 2 free contact points. See details at bottom of page.
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Graduations | Range | Dial ø | Point Length | Model | Order No. | List Price* | Sale Price |
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.00005" | .008 | 1.5 | .5 | 7033-5 | 51738 | 219.00 | 189.00 |
.0001" | .008 | 1.0 | .5 | 7032-5 | 51737 | 208.00 | 179.00 |
.0005" | .020 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 7034-5 | 51735 | 192.00 | 169.00 |
.0005" | .020 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 7035-5 | 51736 | 211.00 | 189.00 |
.0005" | .030 | 1.0 | .5 | 7030-5 | 51733 | 155.00 | 139.00 |
.0005" | .030 | 1.5 | .5 | 7031-5 | 51734 | 172.00 | 149.00 |
.001" | .030 | 1.0 | .5 | 7029-5 | 51732 | 153.00 | 129.00 |
Additional or other contact points (carbide, ruby) | page 21 | |
Additional or other holders and accessories | page 36 | |
Certificate of calibration (signed, with data, NIST traceable) | order now | 25.00 |
* these are the new Tesa list prices effective February 1, 2009.
You may order online by selecting any linked model number.
On page 37 you'll find indicator brand comparisons. |
Bestest horizontal indicator |
These are the standard, white-dial variety. Yellow if they're metric. Bestest indicators have a very light body and excellent response. They come with one carbide point (installed), with 2 accessories (shown below) and plastic box included. 
The following standard accessories are included with these indicators: 
Swivel clamp (599-7045-1) attaches to the indicator's dove tails. The clamp has 2 holes: 3/8" diameter and 7/32" (.220") diameter. 
Rectangular bar (599-7047) is 1/4" by 1/2" by 3" long. The fastening stud is 7/32" (.220") in diameter and will clamp into the Swivel clamp shown above. The bar can then be fastened on your lathe or to your height gage. If you need stem holders, please take a look at indicators sets shown below. Individual stems and other attachments can be purchased separately. See attachments on page 36. - The accuracy of .00005" and .0001" indicators is ±.0001"
- The accuracy of .0005" and .001" indicators is ±.0005"
- The accuracy of 0.01 mm indicators is ±0.01 mm
- The accuracy of 0.002 mm indicators is ±0.002 mm
- They come with an unsigned statement from the manufacturer that the gage is within tolerance and that these are NIST traceable. There is no data provided.
- If you need a signed, current certificate with data, be sure to order at time of purchase (see below)
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Graduations | Range | Dial ø | Point Length | Dial | Model | Order No. | Price USD |
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.00005" | .008 | 1.5 | .5 | 0-4-0 | 7033-3 | 45981 | 259.00 |
.0001" | .008 | 1.0 | .5 | 0-4-0 | 7032-3 | 45980 | 219.00 |
.0001" | .008 | 1.5 | .5 | 0-4-0 | 7023-3 | 46400 | 259.00 |
.0005" | .020 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0-10-0 | 7034-3 | 45982 | 259.00 |
.0005" | .020 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0-10-0 | 7035-3 | 45983 | 269.00 |
.0005" | .030 | 1.0 | .5 | 0-15-0 | 7030-3 | 45978 | 199.00 |
.0005" | .030 | 1.5 | .5 | 0-15-0 | 7031-3 | 45979 | 199.00 |
.001" | .030 | 1.0 | .5 | 0-15-0 | 7029-3 | 45977 | 189.00 |
0,01 mm | 0,8 | 28 | 12,5 | 0-0,4-0 | 7030-13 | 45984 | 199.00 |
0,01 mm | 0,8 | 38 | 12,5 | 0-0,4-0 | 7031-13 | 45985 | 199.00 |
0,002 mm | 0,2 | 28 | 12,5 | 0-100-0 | 7032-13 | 45986 | 219.00 |
0,002 mm | 0,2 | 38 | 12,5 | 0-100-0 | 7033-13 | 45987 | 259.00 |
Additional or other contact points (carbide, ruby) | page 21 | |
Additional or other holders and accessories | page 36 | |
Certificate of calibration (signed, with data, NIST traceable) | order now | 25.00 |
You may order online by selecting any linked order number above. |
Bestest indicator set |
If you don't need the clamp and bars which come with some of the regular Bestest indicators, you may be interested in these sets with different attachments as shown below: - 3 carbide contact points (.040" .080" and .120")
- one dovetail extension (1/2" by .25" diameter)
- one dovetail extension (1/2" by .22" diameter)
- contact point wrench
- certificate of accuracy and traceability
- plastic case
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Graduations | Range | Dial ø | Point Length | Dial | Model | Order No. | Price |
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.0001" | .008 | 1.0 | .5 | 0-4-0 | 7032-6 | 25929 | 209.00 |
.0001" | .008 | 1.5 | .5 | 0-4-0 | 7023-6 | 25923 | 229.00 |
Additional or other contact points (carbide, ruby) | page 21 | |
Additional or other holders and accessories | page 36 | |
You may order online by selecting any linked order number above. |
Bestest indicator - vertical style |
Swiss-made. These are the standard, white-dial variety with the dial mounted on the end. This configuration is often refered to as "Jig-Bore Style." Bestest indicators have a very light body and excellent response. These models come with a universal dovetail mounting attachment (shown below), .080" diameter carbide point, contact point wrench, certificate of accuracy and traceability and an ugly plastic box. Other stem attachments, turning holders, accessories, contact points and spare parts are available. For a less expensive vertical style indicator see Compac on page 43. 
Bestest model 7037-3 shown above with attachment (included) - The accuracy of .00005" and .0001" indicators is ±.0001"
- The accuracy of .0005" indicators is ±.0005"
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Graduations | Range | Dial Ø | Point L | Dial | Model | Order No | Your Price |
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.00005" | .008" | 1.5" | .5" | 0-4-0 | 7038-3 | 50436 | 299.00 |
.0001" | .008" | 1.5" | .5" | 0-4-0 | 7024-3 | 46406 | 299.00 |
.0005" | .030" | 1.0" | .5" | 0-15-0 | 7037-3 | 50437 | 259.00 |
Additional or other contact points (carbide, ruby) | page 21 | |
Additional or other holders and accessories | page 36 | |
Bestest does not make metric versions of this vertical style but you can select an equivalent Tesatast indicator, as shown on page 35. |
Free contact points |
Order any black dial Bestest indicator (ending in -5) from this page and you'll get 2 free contact points from the manufacturer. Just send proof of purchase (a copy of our invoice) to: - Tesa Division
Free Contact Points
250 Circuit Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852-1700
This offer has been extended and is only valid for purchases made in the US. This offer is made by Tesa and is subject to their terms. |
Repairs |
Long Island Indicator is an authorized repair shop for Bestest indicators. You are welcome to send any Bestest indicator to us for a free evaluation. If you believe that the indicator is covered under warranty, please include a copy of the invoice to verify purchase date. Spare parts are available and repairs can effectively be made on any of these indicators. Our fixed repair costs are shown on page 30. It's our policy to replace all damaged or worn parts necessary for the full function of the indicator. This way you'll be sure to get an instrument that's as good as new and one you can rely on. If you use a credit card for payment, turn-around is less than one week. And, if you ask for it, we'll provide you with a short-form certificate of calibration free with every indicator repair. After all, when your instrument comes back, you need to know that it's accurate. Do you only want the crystal replaced? That'll be $22 and it includes return shipping. Just send it along with a check and instructions and you'll get a quick turn-around.
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Why buy from us? |
Why buy from us? You can probably get it a few dollars cheaper at Penn Tool, MSC or J&L Industrial. But, if you buy from us you'll help support a small family business. There's tough competition out there. No one's getting rich here. As an incentive we'll let you know about this special deal: Free Crystal Replacement Crystals get scratched, discolor or crack for one reason or another, but here's good news: if you bought the Bestest or Tesatast test indicator from us, we'll install a new crystal free if it ever needs one. Here are the details: - It's a Bestest or Tesatast test indicator
- You bought it from Long Island Indicator Service and you can prove it
- We'll give you a one-time free crystal replacement for whatever reason
- For as long as you own the gage
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