PVC pipe dial indicator stand

I had hacked together one using some metal rods, but the mass was too much, so I designed this to use 1/2" SCH 40 PVC pipe, M8 and M5 bolts and nuts

now the 3d printed lathes I am designing? less than .001" runout. need to find out why.

old stand in background of some shots

I need to make a better indicator mount, one with some preloading adjuster

deburr all your brims, and also deburr the cut pipe ends for best performance

no supports needed