Dial indicator internal guide

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One of my dial indicators had stopped working properly due to sticking issues. I decided to take it apart to inspect the problem and found that the guide was severely damaged in several pieces. Determined to fix it, I set out to design a replacement part... And this is what I came up with - it works seamlessly on my machine. I printed the new guide with precise holes aligned to the build plate, then used a fingernail file to carefully smooth out a few swipes along the track until it slid smoothly into place. The goal was to achieve as little play as possible while still allowing for effortless movement without any binding issues.