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This is not the first report i’ve Seen of the fall in Starrett quality.
In 2016 Chris Schwarz wrote “The quality of the new stuff seems to be falling lately. I hope it’s temporary.”
I own a large 12” and a 6” combo square from Starrett made in the 70’s. They are still true and wonderful tools.
But I also own a Brown & Sharpe forged and hardened steel machinist square I think is a better tool than my Starretts.(slightly more expensive)
I also own a much cheaper alternative by General that has served well. It’s cast iron body is very durable and the blue combo square Paul has been using lately seems suspiciously like it. It was the square I kept in my field box.
- This reply was modified 5 years, 10 months ago by Larry Geib.