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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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Im looking for some good brands of micrometers, I need to get a set and dont want to buy junk.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Starrett. Best I've used.

http://www.starrett.com/
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Starret is the only way to go.
DO NOT buy cheap crap.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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sweet, thanks guys, checked em out thats what im goin with
 
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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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I work as a Calibration Tech, out of all the newer micrometers, calipers, depth guages and what ever, I will agree, Starret is the best. they run closer tolerances for better acuracy.

besides, they just have a better and smoother feel when taking your measurements
 
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