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I've been researching and looking up various surface plates for a height gage datum.
The prices range from high to low, new and used.
Is it better to buy a new granite surface plate that is less expensive or a good used one, like a Starrett
or DoAll ? I only need a small one, maybe 12 x 12 or 12 x 18. I make small parts and need a good
level surface to take measurements. Would I also need to be an angle plate to rest the parts against when
scribing and measuring? I thought I would only need a height gage, but like most tools for machining, you buy one thing
then quickly realize that you need several other accompanying tools! Please advise, thanks.
The prices range from high to low, new and used.
Is it better to buy a new granite surface plate that is less expensive or a good used one, like a Starrett
or DoAll ? I only need a small one, maybe 12 x 12 or 12 x 18. I make small parts and need a good
level surface to take measurements. Would I also need to be an angle plate to rest the parts against when
scribing and measuring? I thought I would only need a height gage, but like most tools for machining, you buy one thing
then quickly realize that you need several other accompanying tools! Please advise, thanks.