Edge Technology 02-000 Pro Lathe Gage - Quick, Accurate Tool Height Setting for Engine Lathe, Spindle Axis Alignment, Boring Bar Compatible, Hands-Free Design

Works like a champ. Nothing wrong with double checking. well made, good instructions .

Streamlined the setup process for my new quick change tool post and accessories.

I really like this tool. Quickly sets your cutter height.

Works as designed

Well boys and girls .... It's defiantly NOT plastic cheap ... This IS a high quality tool ! The only way to make this better is to change to a digital level and put it in a Starrett type case. .... AND ... The tool showed up with their catalog of their other tools ... I'm so impressed that I just finished putting nearly every tool on my wish list !

I recently went on a buying spree for indexable carbide tooling and tool holders for my lathe and figured for the price I’d give this tool a try.After spending a minute setting the level on the tool it made quick work of setting the tool height for seven new tools. When done, I checked each tool by doing a facing cut and it all but one was spot on and the other one left a very thin needle sticking out that only required the slightest adjustment to make perfect. I use several ways to set the tool height but this is quick and easy to use. This is the third tool I bought from Edge technology and all of them worked perfectly and exceeded my expectations.

Once you find center on your work with a turning tool, you can then calibrate the Edge tool bubble to center. Seems to work good if you constantly changing tools (boring bars, parting tools, etc.). Once you have your tool holder set up, it really saves alot of time.

Other reviewers have commented that it is difficult to adjust the level because it rotates when you tighten the screw. Start by getting the level position close to where it belongs, then snug up the attachment screw. Use a small screwdriver placed between the level housing and the main body to gently pry (rotate) the level to exactly where you want it. Then fully tighten the screw. Since the screw was already snug, the level doesn't rotate out of position. I think this design is fairly brillant.