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I'll echo what everyone else has said regarding new production Starrett tools.
That said, when it comes to calipers there is IMO one which stands above the others.
The 8" Mitutoyo Digimatic. The head is reliable and accurate just like the other Digimatics but the size of the 8" Mitutoyo is perfect.
The jaws are larger than those on the 6" but not as huge as those on the 12". A happy medium which just works.
Most other 8" calipers have the same size jaws as their 6" offering.
After using the 8" Mitutoyo a 6" feels like a toy and a 12" feels like a hammer.
That said, when it comes to calipers there is IMO one which stands above the others.
The 8" Mitutoyo Digimatic. The head is reliable and accurate just like the other Digimatics but the size of the 8" Mitutoyo is perfect.
The jaws are larger than those on the 6" but not as huge as those on the 12". A happy medium which just works.
Most other 8" calipers have the same size jaws as their 6" offering.
After using the 8" Mitutoyo a 6" feels like a toy and a 12" feels like a hammer.