Hacklinger vs Magic Probe

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mounirben

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Joined: Sep. 12 2013

Hacklinger vs Magic Probe

Hello Guys,

I'm planning to purchase a magnetic thickness gauge to do measurement after assembling the guitar.

So I was wondering, I know that Anders & Andy have Hacklinger, which one do you recommend me ? Hacklinger or Magic Probe ? (precision /easy of use).

Thanks

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 29 2015 11:34:06

Stephen Eden

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From: UK

RE: Hacklinger vs Magic Probe (in reply to mounirben)

I am very tempted by the magic probe because of it's mapping caperbilites. Although having never used one I can't say if it is any good. Although I do remember the guy who developed it started a thread on the foro about it many moons ago.

I have used a hacklinger and it also seems pretty good. Probably a little slow going for my taste these days.

It's going to be a while before I get one of these though as I have been thinking about getting a heat blanket and bring my bending jig back to life. W

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 29 2015 14:07:04

keith

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From: Back in Boston

RE: Hacklinger vs Magic Probe (in reply to mounirben)

if money is an issue there is this. there is not much description but the folks at i.v. are friendly and respond to inquires.

http://www.internationalviolin.com/ProductDetail/t9606_magnetic-thickness-caliper-17mm

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 2 2015 11:11:09

mounirben

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RE: Hacklinger vs Magic Probe (in reply to keith)

Thanks Keith,

Is seems to be an interesting path to explore.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 2 2015 19:40:23

keith

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From: Back in Boston

RE: Hacklinger vs Magic Probe (in reply to mounirben)

mounirben--ken wise is the man who I have dealt with over the years at international violin. the guy knows the products.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 3 2015 10:36:23

Vince

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From: Germany

RE: Hacklinger vs Magic Probe (in reply to mounirben)

I use the Magic Probe For a year now and I'm happy with this tool.
It works very well and accurate!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 3 2015 19:20:00

mounirben

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RE: Hacklinger vs Magic Probe (in reply to Vince)

But i a little bit expensive, the one that Keith talks about is arround 160$, a cheap version of Hacklinger, but i don't know if it accurate as Hacklinger !

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 3 2015 20:41:44