Description
Product Overview
Every machinist knows the frustration of a cheap magnetic base that sags, drifts, or lets go halfway through a tram — turning what should be a two-minute indicator check into a fight with the tool. The Kanetec MB-B is the Japanese industry-standard fix for that problem: a pure-cobalt magnet base with an on/off switch, V-grooved pole face, and a rigid articulating arm built to hold a dial indicator exactly where you put it. As new-old-stock, this one has spent its life in a drawer rather than on the shop floor, so you’re getting a current-production Kanetec at a better price than the retail box without sacrificing a day of service life.
- On/Off switchable magnet with approx. 80 kg (176 lb) holding force — grabs a surface plate, machine column, or lathe bed and doesn’t let go until you tell it to.
- V-groove pole face lets you mount confidently on curved surfaces like round columns, shafts, and pipes — not just flat steel.
- Articulating arm with fine-adjust for dialling in indicator position to the thou without fighting the geometry.
- Accepts standard 6mm and 8mm dial indicator stems — compatible with Mitutoyo, Starrett, Mahr, and every common indicator on the market.
- Ideal for tramming mill heads, setting up work on surface plates, checking runout, indicating vices square, and general QC/inspection work.
Condition
New Old Stock (Unused / Minor Storage Scuffs).
This MB-B has never been used in service — it’s been sitting in its original factory box for some years. Being honest about it: there are some light scuffs and handling marks on the body that come with long storage rather than anything resembling shop wear. The magnet function, on/off lever, arm joints, and clamping hardware are all as-new and operate smoothly. No rust, no bent arms, no missing hardware. For anyone after a genuine Kanetec magnetic base without paying full current retail — and without worrying about a clapped-out flea-market unit with a weak magnet — this is a clean option that’ll give decades of service.
Included:
- 1 x Kanetec MB-B Magnetic Base with articulating arm
- Original Kanetec box
- Original documentation / papers
Brand Information
Kanetec Co., Ltd. is the dominant Japanese manufacturer of magnetic tooling for the machining and metrology industries, and has been the default choice for toolroom magnetic bases in Japanese workshops for decades. Their MB-series bases are widely considered the benchmark in the category — known for consistent holding force, long-term mechanical integrity, and a level of build quality that cheaper knock-offs simply can’t match. If you’ve ever used a “no-name” magnetic base that drifts under indicator pressure, switching to a Kanetec is an immediate and obvious upgrade.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kanetec |
| Model | MB-B |
| Type | Switchable Magnetic Base / Dial Indicator Holder |
| Magnet | Pure cobalt, on/off switchable |
| Holding Force | Approx. 800 N (≈80 kg / 176 lb) |
| Pole Face | V-grooved (suits flat and cylindrical surfaces) |
| Indicator Mount | 6mm and 8mm clamping holes |
| Arm Type | Articulating with fine adjustment |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Condition | New Old Stock — Unused, minor storage scuffs |
| Included | Magnetic base, original box, original paperwork |
Keywords
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