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The digital dial indicators can switch between readouts in inches or millimeters by pressing the "inch/mm" button on the left-hand side of the dial face.
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The digital dial indicators can be turned on and off by pressing the "ON/OFF" button.
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General Comments
The purpose of a dial indicator is to provide the thickness measurement at any point of the reed. These measurements can be used as a base line for adjusting your reeds, as well as provide knowledge about the structure of reeds that is not available with the naked eye.
The regular use of a dial indicator can provide reliable and accurate feedback when scraping the reeds, to ensure that not too much cane has been removed from a reed.
Before the first use of your digital dial indicator, be sure to install the included battery in the battery slot. This is located on the top curve of the dial on the left side.
Using the Dial Indicator
Make sure the dial is zeroed before measuring your reed. Any dirt on the measuring arm will raise the reed and provide an inaccurate reading. Place the reed around the measuring arm and line the tip up with the location you would like to measure.
Note: when moving the reed make sure to lift the measuring tip off of the reed so that it is not dragged across the surface of the reed. With most of the tips this dragging will scratch the surface of the reed. Only the K tip with the ball bearing is designed for the cane to be pulled through while measuring. Be sure to lower the measuring tip gently to the reed. Lowering the tip agressively, or letting it fall uncontrolled could lead to the measuring tip pressing into, or through, the cane.
Zeroing the Dial
It is important to zero the dial for each reed piece of cane being measured. This will ensure accurate measurements, as any dirt under the reed or cane will result in inaccurate thickness measurements. This could lead to more cane being removed than necessary.
This step may also be necessary if the dial indicator has been knocked out of alignment, the dial face was rotated, or the tip was exchanged.
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Analog
Simply take hold of the face of the dial.
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Rotate the dial face until the "0" is aligned with the pointer.
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Digital
Press the "Zero" button.
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Changing the Battery
Our digital dial indicators and hardness testers run on both LR 44 or SR 44 batteries. Changing these out is quite simple, and we have outlined the steps below for your convenience.
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To install or replace the battery, first remove the battery holder from the dial. Take care to lift straight up while doing so to avoid any potential damage.
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Replace the battery with a new LR 44 or SR 44.
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Place the battery holder back into the dial, with the longer hook on the right side. Take care to push straight down while doing so to avoid any potential damage.
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Now that the battery has been changed, your dial indicator or hardness tester is ready to continue providing insight into your reed making process.