Starrett Level Cost

[coolidge]

I was just wondering, What does the Navy use to level the machines on there ships?

They use a Phalanx to level machines on ships.

 

[chevydyl]

That's bad ass, go usa lol

 

[atlas ten]

This is good to know. I think my level may be relieved. I did get some light through the middle under mine. I think it may also rock on 2 opposite corners. Still on the bench as to plans of lapping it flat. Then there is the v way, not sure if it is the same condition. I have no reliable way to measure it right now.
Jack

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[uncle harry]

IMO. The best levels are Pratt-Whitney machinists levels. Pricey but better than Starrett.

PRATTS ARE GREAT BUT DON'T KNOCK STARRETT LEVELS UNTIL YOU USE A #199 .

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I was lucky to score a #199 about 9 years ago for $50.

 

[Optic Eyes]

IMHO For leveling machines in a home/hobby shop you don't necessarily need a Starrett. I paid $80 for a used "made in Poland" brand level on eBay. It's accurate to .0005" in 12" I think it is more than adequate to level most machines.

I used one of those Polish levels and they are petfect

 

[Optic Eyes]

This is good to know. I think my level may be relieved. I did get some light through the middle under mine. I think it may also rock on 2 opposite corners. Still on the bench as to plans of lapping it flat. Then there is the v way, not sure if it is the same condition. I have no reliable way to measure it right now.
Jack

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Every time I got a Starett I rescraped it, they are bowed in the middle

 

[Eddyde]

Yep my Polish, VIS brand level. It works perfectly. I used it to set up my lathes and mill, they all produce accurate work. I don't see any reason to seek anything else.