Used to think the same, but my last contractor quote made me get it.

Totally get why you did that. Fixed an old music box for a neighbor once, no charge. It was her only thing from her mom. She cried when it played again. Now her whole street calls me for every little fix. That good feeling and the future business are worth way more than one bill.

Yeah, the Haimer is great, but it's not really a dial indicator. It uses a precision spring and a dial to show the deflection. A true dial indicator just measures movement along one axis. The Haimer's genius is combining that into a 3D touch probe. What's your favorite feature on yours?

Read a food blog that swore by adding a splash of vinegar to the pot. It helps pull more flavor and minerals from the bones and scraps. Makes a big difference in the final taste.