Dating vintage Starrett tools - The Hobby-Machinist
Aug 3, 2013 · For several years I have wanted to have a readily accessible facility that would enable me to date my vintage STARRETT tools. I hope to accomplish that goal via this project which would benefit from visitor input and would be universally accessible. I earnestly request all input from fellow Starrett users/collectors.
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Jun 28, 2013 · I've collected a few older Starrett tools in the past couple of years and found two that didn't have the "Co." at the end of the L.S. Starrett name stamped on them. The first was a 12" caliper that seems to be able to be used as either an inside or outside caliper (photo 1 and 2).
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Aug 3, 2013 · starrett test indicator set 64a user instructions (by wayne l. hester) This unit will not work when the spring is in the relaxed state (preferred for long storage). Locate the wheel under the indicator pointer arm which controls a delicate wire spring.
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Aug 3, 2013 · The logo "The L.S.Starrett Co. Athol, Mass. USA" was used exclusively after that. Patent drawings of 1906 and 1907 show the full knurled thimble. Starrett seems to have had at least four patents for spindle locks on early mikes. Some were never used, but the patent date appears one some models anyway.
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Aug 5, 2013 · One is a combination set that has a repair near the 60-120 degree place, it is a number 7. then a 2"-3" micrometer that is missing its thimble ! 100 years has been rather traumatic for tools over here in blighty.....2 world wars etc etc etc. also a picture of the 1"-2" mike that we have already talked about....The photos have not come out very ...
Old Starrett tools, made in Great Britain? | The Hobby-Machinist
May 30, 2016 · The same day i found a Starrett one, but at the time i did not now how old it was, or that it was old at all, because the condition was perfect. Judging from the infor ive obtained online, looking at the logo, it seems like this set is from somewhere in between 1895 and 1896.
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Aug 5, 2013 · Another late question. I have what I've always considered to be a No. 97-8 level, stamped "L. S. Starrett, Athol, Mass". It does not have the cross level, just the one tube. The catalog I have, No. 28, probably in the 1970's, does not mention levels without the cross level. Two Questions, Is...
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Aug 5, 2013 · Here are a couple of pictures of a Starrett double protractor (see page 41 in the catalog link posted earlier). It was in the same box as the level and has a patent date of Dec. 27, 1904. The id stamp is just L.S.S. Co. and is one I didn't see on your site, James.
Cleaning Up Old Starrett Tools | The Hobby-Machinist
Mar 17, 2018 · My awesome father in law gave to me these old Starrett tools. A 24" vernier caliper and a vernier height gage. Both are very dull with a few spots of surface rust and some sort of staining on them. I love patina as much as the next guy, but they are a bit difficult to read. What would be a good way to brighten them up without damaging them ...
What kind of accuracy can one expect from older Starrett tools?
Mar 5, 2018 · Starrett is a well known brand and made quality metrology tools, especially when that one was made. Aside from damage due to wear or misuse, there is little that can go wrong with one of these. The jaws should be parallel, as determined by closing the cleaned jaws and holding to the light.