A 1905 Starrett gauge, but what is it?

Posted on March 1st, 2011 by admin

Admittedly, I own a select few inherited tools that I have no experience with. Here’s an antique Starrett tool that has me wondering: What is it? While cleaning my shop this week after using the destructive, chip throwing “Lancelot“, I found this tool on my top shelf (yes, unfortunately, wood chips covered everything, reinforcing the [...]

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Starrett Series No. 162 Precision Pin Vises

Posted on February 22nd, 2009 by admin

Tool: L. S. Starrett No. 162 Series – Pin Vises Ok, I admit to having no idea what this tool was called until a few minutes ago. The small tool for this week on Toolboxblog.com is the American made L.S. Starrett & Co. No. 162B Pin Vise from Starrett’s Machinists’ Precision Shop Tools. It’s one [...]

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