Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
They are basic dial indicators with magnetic bases.
Cool, I never knew about those, although a little googling reveals they are standard equipment for machinists, and for truing automotive brake rotors. This goes right along the line of "don't buy bike when you can buy generic". Harbor Freight has very well-reviewed models for
$15+
$15, or
$35, (vs >$100 for Park)