In a recent thread 'jetpack' posted the following:

------Another good way to lap is using a comparator stand. In machine tool catalogs they are usually under $20 and even come with a 1" dial indicator. ------

Well 'jetpack', can you please guide me to a source who sells these neat tools for $20.00 or there-a-bout? The cheapest foreign made econo-job I can find is about $50.00 with no Dial Indicator and about $65.00 w/ Dial Indicator included.

While on the subject of shop tools, who can clue me as to the potential uses of this here following [link=http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMPXNO=1757302&PMT4NO=9689883]'Surface Gage'[/link] ...... THANKS to All in advance! Donald Garry