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> From: Duncan120 <Duncan120@aol.com>
> To: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov; shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: calipers, mikes and beyond
> Date: Tuesday, April 14, 1998 4:26 PM
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> In a message dated 98-04-14 16:17:20 EDT, ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov writes:
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> << While we are on the subject of micrometers what are the
> recommended brands? >>
>
> I consider Starrett the best, wide selection, very high quality, good
support
> etc.
> Also, probably, the most expensive. You really only need to buy them once
in
> your lifetime - if you don't lend them out!
Brown & Sharpe (or is that Browne & Sharp) are in the same class as
Starrett.
> Fowler, Mitsutoyo (sp), are good.
Mitutoyo, Mitatoyo, Mitotoyo? However you spell it, they are very good.
> Maybe a step below are Central, Harbor
> freight and Enco brands.
A very large step, I'd say. And I speak as someone who has had Starrett,
Browne & Sharp, Mitutoyo and Central tools.
Phil (no longer in the trade) Ethier
pethier@isd.net Saint Paul MN USA
1970 Lotus 65 Europa Series 2
1987 VW Quantum Syncro
1986 Chevrolet Suburban
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