Silverline Wiggler and Centre Finder Machinist 5 Piece Set 427707

Silverline Wiggler and Centre Finder Machinist 5 Piece Set

Barcode: 5024763034404

MPN: 427707

Overview:

Wiggler and Centre Finder 5 Piece Set 427707 is a practical workshop tool for accurate marking-out and setup work on lathes, mills and drill presses. Manufactured from high carbon steel, it’s designed to help you establish centres, check run-out or concentricity, and confirm straightness or alignment on flat surfaces and workpieces. Supplied with an offset indicator holder and three interchangeable contacts (needle, disc and ball), this set gives you the flexibility to suit different jobs and profiles. Everything stores neatly in a durable plastic case for organised, protected storage.

Key Features

• 5-piece wiggler and centre finder set for machining and setup tasks

• High carbon steel construction for durability and precision use

• Ideal for checking run-out and concentricity

• Helps establish centres for drilling and machining operations

• Useful for checking straightness and alignment of flat surfaces

• Interchangeable contacts for different workpiece shapes

• Supplied in a plastic storage case for protection and organisation

Specifications

• Brand: Silverline Tools

• Product Type: Wiggler and centre finder set

• Pieces: 5

• Material: High carbon steel

• Storage: Plastic case (blue)

• MPN: 427707

• Barcode: 5024763034404

What’s Included

• Offset Indicator Holder: 7mm x 55mm x 18mm (0.008kg)

• Needle Point Contact: 7mm x 60mm x 7mm (0.005kg)

• Disc Contact: 7mm x 60mm x 7mm (0.005kg)

• Ball Contact: 7mm x 60mm x 7mm (0.005kg)

• Plastic Case: Blue

Applications

• Finding the centre of a workpiece before drilling or machining

• Checking run-out and concentricity during setup

• Confirming straightness and alignment on flat surfaces

• General workshop marking-out and precision setup tasks

How to Use

• Fit the required contact (needle, disc or ball) to the holder

• Mount the tool in a suitable chuck/collet (as appropriate to your machine)

• Run at low speed and bring the contact gently to the workpiece

• Observe the “wiggle” to locate true centre or check alignment/run-out

• Adjust the workpiece or setup until the tool runs true as required

• Store components back in the case after use

Wiggler & Centre Finder – Key FAQs

• What is a wiggler and centre finder used for?
  It’s used to locate the centre of a workpiece and assist with accurate setup, as well as checking run-out, concentricity and alignment during machining.

• What contacts are included in this set?
  You get a needle point, disc contact and ball contact, plus the offset indicator holder, giving options for different shapes and surfaces.

• What is the set made from?
  The working components are made from high carbon steel for durability and suitability in precision workshop use.

• Is it suitable for checking run-out?
  Yes, it can be used to help check run-out or concentricity during setup when used correctly at low speed.

• Does it come with a storage case?
  Yes, the set is supplied in a blue plastic case to keep the parts protected and organised.

• Do I need to run the machine at high speed?
  No wigglers are typically used at low speed with light contact, which helps you observe movement clearly and make accurate adjustments.