Originally Posted by moparx
i have used Starrett items almost exclusively during my 45 year working career as a machinist. they are pricey however.
Mititoyo makes good items as well.
just my personal experience. your mileage will vary.
others will have their own preferences, which will be a good comparison to mine, and help you make a good buying decision.
beer


Toolmaker for 37 years. I have 4 mechanical Starretts that I bought over 40 years ago and a Fowler digital that is newer. The Fowler looks exactly like the one fourgearsavoy shows above. I have not bought anything like this in decades so I can't comment on Starrett's current quality.

Last edited by GomangoCuda; 05/22/22 10:21 PM.
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