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    25 Products

    Sign Post Bases

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Sign Post Bases. Freestanding.
    Image of Product. Mounting Peg. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, Border. 1 1/2" Peg Width (A).

    Freestanding

    Mounting Peg

    Use these bases to hold a sign post. The mounting peg fits into the U-channel of a sign post.
    Peg
    Wd.
    Base
    Dia.
    Base Wt.,
    lb.
    Base
    Material
    (A)
    (B)
    Peg
    Dp.
    Post Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Each
    Freestanding
    18"70Concrete1 1/2"1"1"Yes5735T820000000
     

    Freestanding Sign Posts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Sign Posts. Freestanding Sign Posts .
    These posts have a cast iron base that's portable but hard to knock over. Mount the post to the base with the included hex head screw. Fasten a sign to the post using two 1” long screws and two nuts (not included).
    Post
    Mounting Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Base
    Black-Painted
    Steel
    Sign Post
    Base Type
    Ht.,
    ft.
    Dia.
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    (A)
    (B)
    (C)
    (D)
    (E)
    Dia.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Includes
    Each
    Freestanding41 7/8"5/16"9"10"15"18"21"14"32Hex Head Screw5788T110000000

    Build-Your-Own Ring Stand

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ring Stands. Build-Your-Own Ring Stand.
    Build a custom clamping system for holding lightweight objects such as beakers and laboratory equipment. First choose a base, and then add rods, connectors, and clamps.
    Bases
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Ring Stands. Build-Your-Own Ring Stand, Bases, Cast Iron, 3 Rod Capacity.

    Cast Iron

    3 Rod Capacity

    For Rod
    Dia.
    Rod
    Cap.
    Mount Type
    Lg.
    Each
    Cast Iron
    1/2"3Freestanding7"50165A14000000
     

    Economy Flexible-Arm Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders

    Image of Product. With Cast Iron Base. Front orientation. Variance Indicator Holders. Economy Flexible-Arm Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders, Flat Base.
    Image of Product. With Granite Base. Front orientation. Variance Indicator Holders. Economy Flexible-Arm Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders, Fine-Adjustment Clamp , Flat Base.

    With Cast Iron

    Base

    With Granite Base

    Adjust the flexible ball-and-socket segmented arm to nearly any position and lock in place. A heavy base adds stability.
    Granite—Holders with a granite base have an extremely tight flatness tolerance. Their flatness gives you an accurate reference for inspection work and lets you move workpieces in and out smoothly. These holders have a fine-adjustment clamp to position indicators at precise angles.
    Base
    Upright
    Post
    Arm
    For Mounting
    Stem Dia.
    Type
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia
    Thread
    Size
    Material
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Type
    Each
    Stem Mount
    1/8" to 1/2"Flat——15/16"6"5/16"-18
    		Cast Iron——13"0.625"Flexible2626N110000000
     
    Dovetail and Stem Mount
     
    Fine-Adjustment Clamp
    5/8"Flat9"12"2"—5/16"-24
    		Granite5/8"12"12"0.625"Flexible2626N12000000
    5/8"Flat12"18"3"—5/16"-24
    		Granite5/8"12"15"0.625"Flexible2626N13000000
     

    Economy Rigid-Arm Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders

    Image of Product. With Standard Arm. Front orientation. Variance Indicator Holders. Economy Rigid-Arm Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders.
    Image of Product. With Fine-Adjustment Arm. Front orientation. Variance Indicator Holders. Economy Rigid-Arm Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders, Fine-Adjustment Arm.

    With Standard Arm

    With

    Fine-Adjustment Arm

    Commonly used on workbenches, these stands have a heavy granite base for stability. They hold indicators in place for taking accurate readings.
    Fine-Adjustment Arm—Holders with a fine-adjustment arm have a knob you can use to precisely position the arm and your indicator. They give you more control over your work setup than holders with a standard arm.
    Base
    Upright
    Post
    Arm
    For Mounting
    Lug Hole Dia.
    For Mounting
    Stem Dia.
    Surface
    Accuracy
    Throat
    Dp.
    Type
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thread Size
    Material
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Material
    Lg.
    Type
    Each
    Stem Mount
    —3/8"±0.00025"2 3/8"Flat6"6"2"3/8"-16
    		Granite1 1/4"8"Stainless Steel
    		4 1/8"Rigid86285A430000000
    —3/8"±0.00025"4 25/32"Flat12"18"4"3/8"-16
    		Granite1 1/4"12"Stainless Steel
    		6 9/16"Rigid86285A56000000
    —3/8"±0.00025"5 5/8"Flat8"12"2"3/8"-16
    		Granite1 1/4"12"Stainless Steel
    		7 3/8"Rigid86285A55000000
     
    Lug Mount
     
    Variance Indicator Holders
    1/4"—±0.00025"2 3/8"Flat6"6"2"3/8"-16
    		Granite1 1/4"8"Steel4 1/8"Rigid86285A54000000
     
    Fine-Adjustment Arm
    1/4"—±0.00005"4 3/4"Flat12"9"2"M12 x 1.25 mmGranite1 1/4"12"Steel7 1/4"Rigid86285A41000000
    1/4"—±0.00005"4 3/4"Flat12"18"3"M12 x 1.25 mmGranite1 1/4"12"Steel7 1/4"Rigid86285A42000000
    1/4"—±0.0005"2 3/8"Flat6"6"2"M10 x 1.5 mmGranite1"8"Steel1 7/8"Rigid86285A51000000
     

    Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders

    Image of Product. With Serrated Anvil. Front orientation. Variance Indicator Holders. Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders, Fine-Adjustment Arm, Serrated.
    Image of Product. With Serrated and Smooth Anvils. Front orientation. Variance Indicator Holders. Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders, Fine-Adjustment Arm, Serrated, Smooth.

    With

    Serrated

    Anvil

    With Serrated

    and Smooth Anvils

    A heavy cast iron base adds stability. These stands hold indicators in place for taking accurate readings. A fine-adjustment knob gives you precise control over the arm position.
    Serrated—Serrated anvils are often used when measuring oily parts—oil drips down into the serrations so the indicator has more direct contact with the part it’s measuring.
    Anvils
    Base
    Upright
    Post
    Arm
    For Mounting
    Stem Dia.
    No.
    Of
    Face
    Dia.
    Face Texture
    Material
    Throat
    Dp.
    Type
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thread Size
    Material
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Material
    Lg.
    Type
    Each
    Stem Mount
     
    Fine-Adjustment Arm
    8 mm, 3/8"12"SerratedSteel2 1/2"V-Grooved5 3/4"3 1/2"1 1/2"M10 x 1.5 mmCast Iron1"8"Steel3"Rigid7386A120000000
    8 mm, 3/8"22 3/8"Serrated, SmoothSteel2 3/4"V-Grooved5 3/4"3 1/2"1 1/2"M10 x 1.5 mmCast Iron1"14"Steel3"Rigid7386A14000000
     

    Precision Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders

    Image of Product. With Rigid Arm. Front orientation. Variance Indicator Holders. Precision Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders.
    Image of Product. With Jointed Arm. Front orientation. Variance Indicator Holders. Precision Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders, Fine-Adjustment Arm.

    With Rigid Arm

    With Jointed Arm

    These holders come with a certificate of accuracy traceable to NIST stating that the granite base has passed a test for surface accuracy. The extremely tight flatness tolerances of the granite allow for nearly frictionless workpiece movement and provide an accurate reference plane for inspection work.
    Jointed Arm—Holders with jointed arm have a fine-adjustment knob for precise positioning.
    Base
    Upright
    Post
    Arm
    For Mounting
    Lug Hole Dia.
    For Mounting
    Stem Dia.
    Surface
    Accuracy
    Throat
    Dp.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Material
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Material
    Lg.
    Type
    Features
    Each
    Stem Mount
    —3/8"±0.00005"1 3/4"6"6"2"1/2"-13
    		Granite1 1/4"8"Steel4 1/8"Rigid—8628A160000000
    —3/8"±0.0001"5"8"12"2"1/2"-13
    		Granite1 1/4"12"Steel7 5/16"JointedFine-Adjustment Arm8628A12000000
    —3/8"±0.0001"5"12"18"4"1/2"-13
    		Granite1 1/4"12"Steel7 5/16"JointedFine-Adjustment Arm8628A14000000
     
    Lug Mount
    1/4"—±0.00005"1 3/4"6"6"2"1/2"-13
    		Granite1 1/4"8"Steel4 1/8"Rigid—8628A15000000
    1/4"—±0.0001"5"8"12"2"1/2"-13
    		Granite1 1/4"12"Steel7 5/16"JointedFine-Adjustment Arm8628A11000000
    1/4"—±0.0001"5"12"18"4"1/2"-13
    		Granite1 1/4"12"Steel7 5/16"JointedFine-Adjustment Arm8628A13000000
     

    Outside Micrometer Stands

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Outside Micrometer Stands. Vertical Mount.

    Vertical Mount

    Put your micrometer in a stand to free up your hands while measuring.
    Max. Jaw
    Opening
    Ht.
    Mounting
    Position
    Material
    Each
    15/16"17"VerticalSteel2312A130000000
    1 3/8"36"VerticalSteel2312A1400000000

    Economy Jointed-Arm Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Variance Indicator Holders. Economy Jointed-Arm Weighted-Base Variance Indicator Holders.
    Stabilize and precisely position your indicator with these weighted bases. Attached to the base, these holders have a jointed arm for moving your indicator up and down and in and out. Tighten the knob on the arm to lock it in place and use the fine-adjustment clamp for angling your indicator just right. Made of granite, the base has an extremely tight flatness tolerance, so it creates an accurate reference point for inspection work. It also means you can easily slide your workpiece in and out.
    Base
    Arm
    For Mounting
    Stem Dia.
    Type
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Thread
    Size
    Material
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Type
    Granite Base Flatness
    Tolerance
    Each
    Dovetail and Stem Mount
     
    Fine-Adjustment Arm, Fine-Adjustment Clamp
    8 mm, 3/8"Flat12"9"2"5/16"-18
    		Granite12 1/2"0.495"Jointed-0.00015" to 0.00015"5545N110000000
    8 mm, 3/8"Flat18"12"3"5/16"-18
    		Granite14"0.495"Jointed-0.00015" to 0.00015"5545N12000000
     
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