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Title: Opinions - Ace spine master?
Post by: Bob B. on December 05, 2011, 10:18:00 AM
Is this worth the money, is it accurate?  I am thinking of getting one for Christmas.

Bob.
Title: Re: Opinions - Ace spine master?
Post by: stringstretcher on December 05, 2011, 10:30:00 AM
Bob.  I have never used the ACE spine master, but went a step further and got the spine-o-matic and could not be happier with it.  It is the most accurate spine tester I have ever use other than a dial indicator type that Easton Makes,,,,and way way more expensive.
Title: Re: Opinions - Ace spine master?
Post by: snag on December 05, 2011, 10:34:00 AM
I'm with Stringstretcher, the Spine-O-Matic is has proven to be an excellent investment.
Title: Re: Opinions - Ace spine master?
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on December 05, 2011, 10:35:00 AM
Yes on both accounts. I've been using one for several years.
Title: Re: Opinions - Ace spine master?
Post by: TommyBoy on December 05, 2011, 11:30:00 AM
I forget which one it was, but I had the wall-mounted spine tester from Ace. It did fine with most spines in the medium range: 40 to 70lbs. But it got inaccurate when you got into the higher weights - 85 to 105lbs.  For most people, this isn't an issue, but for me it was.  I made my own dial indicator and that is all I use now.
Title: Re: Opinions - Ace spine master?
Post by: D.T. on December 05, 2011, 11:36:00 AM
Very pleased with mine!
Title: Re: Opinions - Ace spine master?
Post by: Bob B. on December 05, 2011, 11:51:00 AM
Thanks fellas,

I think I may be buying one.

Bob.
Title: Re: Opinions - Ace spine master?
Post by: rraming on December 05, 2011, 03:31:00 PM
 (http://images.imagelinky.com/1323116958.jpg) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1323116958.jpg)

Works great, no reason to spend more money, the only issue I have had is the little rubber washers on the brass knob wear out and you need more after a while. Ace sent me some for free after I called, how can you beat that!