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Like allot of other guys here I had to start out with some cheaper Asian made measuring tools such as the 3 piece mic set for $50. My plan has been to slowly upgrade to better quality measuring tools as time went on.
Out of the blue last week a buddy of mine brought me a box of measuring tools that he no longer uses. Inside there were some Starrretts and a set of 1" to 3" mics made by a company that I have never heard of called Scherr-Tumico. Doing some research I found that they are still in business and still made in the USA. While there original intent was to make value priced mics my research shows they are just as well thought of as any Starrett and comparing the two side by side I have to agree. They look to be about half the price of most other quality brands new and even better I saw quite a few used ones on FleaBay in the $30-$50 range so if you are looking for a quality mic at the cheap price look at some used Scherr-Tumicos.
Out of the blue last week a buddy of mine brought me a box of measuring tools that he no longer uses. Inside there were some Starrretts and a set of 1" to 3" mics made by a company that I have never heard of called Scherr-Tumico. Doing some research I found that they are still in business and still made in the USA. While there original intent was to make value priced mics my research shows they are just as well thought of as any Starrett and comparing the two side by side I have to agree. They look to be about half the price of most other quality brands new and even better I saw quite a few used ones on FleaBay in the $30-$50 range so if you are looking for a quality mic at the cheap price look at some used Scherr-Tumicos.