DF54 Premium Metal Dial Indicator

This Should Be Standard Equipment

After installing and setting the Premium Metal Dial Indicator on my DF54, my first thought was simple: this really should come standard with the grinder. Obviously, you can use the DF54 without it, and plenty of people do. But once this indicator is properly set, it makes reading and returning to grind settings so much easier and removes unnecessary guesswork from the process. Mine is now set exactly where I want it, and I honestly don’t know why I would ever want to use the grinder without it. It doesn’t fundamentally change what the DF54 can do. It simply makes using it less of a hassle, which is exactly what a good accessory should accomplish. The only reason I’m giving it four stars instead of five is that after spending a significant amount of money on the grinder itself, I don’t think this should be an additional purchase. It feels less like an optional accessory and more like a piece that should have been included with the DF54 from the beginning. The indicator itself? No complaints. It does exactly what I wanted it to do, and I wouldn’t want to use my DF54 without it. If you’re buying a DF54, I recommend adding one. I just wish you didn’t have to.

Just what this grinder needed. Just find out where your zero point is and set this adjustable ring to that location. Now you truly know the point NOT to dial beyond. It is a sturdy piece of metal (not 3D printed) and looks like it is an original part of the grinder.

Good upgrade

Original piece is plastic and breaks easy. This won't.