Starrett 655‑141 Dial Indicator on an Ames Comparator Stand

Starrett 655‑141 Dial Indicator on an Ames Comparator Stand
This assembly consists of:

• A comparator stand made by B.C. Ames (often a model in their “#2/#3” series or similar) — a stable base + column or fixture to hold a dial indicator in a fixed orientation for precision measurement. The catalog lists for a “#3” analog dial comparator that the column-mounted indicator configuration increases gage capacity.

• A Starrett 655-141 Dial Indicator (or equivalent variant) mounted on that stand. The 655 series by Starrett is robust, with a hardened steel gear train, jewel bearings, lug-on-center back or flat back option, and an indication range of .250″ in the standard version, with graduations at .001″.