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Machinist Forum => Machinist => Topic started by: Papaw on July 14, 2020, 03:08:14 PM

Title: Blohm Tool Chain Indicator Holder
Post by: Papaw on July 14, 2020, 03:08:14 PM

Found this in a box from an estate sale some years ago.
 Chain indicator holder (Not magnetic) for mounting an indicator to align direct driven equipment to the driver. Appears to be unused.

I wonder if it has any value.
Look at pictures.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50112492528_d3a73673b3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jmgC8S)Blohm Chain Indicator Holder (https://flic.kr/p/2jmgC8S) by Noel Hankamer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50113298437_e00df51e03_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jmkKGR)Blohm Chain Indicator Holder (https://flic.kr/p/2jmkKGR) by Noel Hankamer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50112494308_4599ec721a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jmgCEy)Blohm Chain Indicator Holder (https://flic.kr/p/2jmgCEy) by Noel Hankamer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50112494023_b2f09bc52e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jmgCzD)Blohm Chain Indicator Holder (https://flic.kr/p/2jmgCzD) by Noel Hankamer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50113298797_d1114b64b0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jmkKP4)Blohm Chain Indicator Holder (https://flic.kr/p/2jmkKP4) by Noel Hankamer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Blohm Tool Chain Indicator Holder
Post by: Bill Houghton on July 14, 2020, 05:04:20 PM

Pretty clever.

Title: Re: Blohm Tool Chain Indicator Holder
Post by: lptools on July 14, 2020, 07:03:29 PM

Hello, Papaw. That is a cool looking tool. I have never seen one before, so I won't guess at value. Here is a link for a current Starrett Chain Indicator Holder.
https://www.starrett.com/metrology/product-detail/668   Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Blohm Tool Chain Indicator Holder
Post by: gibsontool on July 14, 2020, 07:39:08 PM

They are a good tool. Back in the mid 90s our company built a MDF plant which had lots of direct drive couplings. At the recommendation of our head millwright we bought at least 2 and maybe 3 of these, I not sure but I think they were Starrett. They worked well and were still in decent condition when we retired. We gave them along with quite a few smaller tools to some of our top men. I think we had 2 different sizes but I would think yours should be worth at least $50. We retired in 2008 so I don't know how accurate my estimate is. Good luck with it, someone on ebay should jump on it. Jim. 

Title: Re: Blohm Tool Chain Indicator Holder
Post by: Papaw on July 14, 2020, 07:46:35 PM

Don't find any Blohm on Ebay either for sale or sold. Lots of Starrett, and almost all are magnetic base.

Title: Re: Blohm Tool Chain Indicator Holder
Post by: papadan on July 14, 2020, 08:45:10 PM

Never seen one of those before, but I remember a bunch of times I could have used one. Had times when dealing with brass and even aluminum and mag bases were worthless, had to rig up a big C clamp to hold the indicator for me.

Title: Re: Blohm Tool Chain Indicator Holder
Post by: Papaw on July 14, 2020, 09:40:13 PM

Is it worth anything? I don't have a use for it, but don't want to just give it away.

Title: Re: Blohm Tool Chain Indicator Holder
Post by: international3414 on July 15, 2020, 03:15:00 AM

try bin 49.99 + shipping,after 30 days add best offer

Title: Re: Blohm Tool Chain Indicator Holder
Post by: papadan on July 15, 2020, 01:07:42 PM

New ones now range in the $300s, I would ask at least $100.  :cool: Too bad I can't use them anymore.  :cry: