Starrett micrometer 0-25 mm $23.39

[jason1]

81% off

Amazon

21 left in stock....I only got one, could have got a lot more..just get what you need

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YL3B12/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[lotus_guy01]

I'm in for one. Thanks for posting!

 

[fivespdcat]

Great deal, thanks! Im in for one.

 

[jason1]

We're down to 3 in stock...price is still holding

 

[b7labelle]

Got 2 of the last 3....one for me and another for my buddy. Thanks!!

 

[jason1]

1 left

 

[oldtractors]

None left now.

 

[jason1]

Seems like amazon just lost about $2100. I don't know how they can make money like this. I thought the price would jump up once one or two had been sold.

 

[OxJaw]

Damn, seems like I always miss the really great deals. If anyone happened to buy more than they needed I would gladly buy one from you.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Wish I would've seen this earlier!

 

[fivespdcat]

Well i'm glad I was able to get my order before getting on the plane. I almost waited until I landed and would've been screwed. I can't wait to get this and put it to good use. Unfortunately I'm not one of those guys that buys 6 of the great deals to sell after the fact so I only got one. Sorry guys.

 

[volunteers]

Just wondering when you need use a micrometer on your car or anywhere in your garage?

 

[toored]

Just wondering when you need use a micrometer on your car or anywhere in your garage?

Used one recently to measure shims and limit washers for thickness.

First use a feeler gauge then tighten/loosen the clearances by adding/subtracting shims.

 

[b7labelle]

Can be used to measure rotor thickness.

Also, looks like price went back up to $126.

 

[bryanrj]

Same deal was going a couple weeks ago. They were down to three or so when I posted it, and price jumped up again after all were sold. I got mine a few days later, new in box. So maybe it will come back again. Keep looking

 

[lotus_guy01]

Same deal was going a couple weeks ago. They were down to three or so when I posted it, and price jumped up again after all were sold. I got mine a few days later, new in box. So maybe it will come back again. Keep looking

I think that was for a different model. Similar size, but different tool.

 

[volunteers]

Can be used to measure rotor thickness.

Also, looks like price went back up to $126.

Do you really need the starrett accuracy to measure the rotor thickness? Is the following one good enough?

 

[b7labelle]

I'm just justifying my purchase... Dont be hating..

 

[Hootbro]

Do you really need the starrett accuracy to measure the rotor thickness? Is the following one good enough?
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Dial calipers are not always the best instrument on used rotors. When a rotor wears, there is ridge lip worn on the edge of the rotor that stands ups.

The flat straight jaws of a dial caliper cannot get around this raised ridge edge like a C channel micrometer can.

 

[69GSCAL]

Do you really need the starrett accuracy to measure the rotor thickness? Is the following one good enough?

The price was $24 for a top of the line micrometer that would normally cost 4x as much. I don't care if the people buying them only wanted to measure their junk for bragging rights, they were absolutely worth every last penny.

I'm just hating because I didn't get in on the action...

 

[Chadwilliam1]

Dial calipers are not always the best instrument on used rotors. When a rotor wears, there is ridge lip worn on the edge of the rotor that stands ups.

The flat straight jaws of a dial caliper cannot get around this raised ridge edge like a C channel micrometer can.

but one could use spacers thicker than the lip. Then subtract the thickness of the spacers off the total.

 

[b7labelle]

Regardless what one ends up using it for.....this was a very nice micrometer marked down from 126 to 23. I was getting one. It can sit nicely in its case until I find a use for it.

I can imagine this would be useful when measuring engine components as well...valves, etc...

 

[oldtractors]

Got mine today. Made by the Starrett (Suzhou) Co. LTD. China

Glad I didn't pay $126 for it. Or the $141 that Enco wants for it http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=19506944&PMAKA=319-3569

I got it to replace my "import" model from Enco which is currently on sale for $12!
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=947243&PMAKA=600-0031

Honestly, the $12 seems just as good.

 

[Wrenches of Death]

Got mine today. Made by the Starrett (Suzhou) Co. LTD. China

Wow! How the mighty have fallen. It's hard to imagine Starrett moving overseas. You'd think that their prices, as high as they are, would allow an ample profit margin. I guess that it costs a little less to manufacture something in China than it does in Taxachusetts.

The other big manufacturer moved out of Athol a few years back after their union did "Hostess" number on them. I remember the strike in the news but can't remember the name of the company. They moved lock, stock, and barrel, to North Carolina if I remember right.

How does the micrometer seem, quality wise? Typical for Starrett? (crossed fingers)

Mine hasn't arrived yet. I guess that it'd have to be really crappy to not be worth twenty three dollars.

WoD

 

[Super Sport]

Got mine today. Made by the Starrett (Suzhou) Co. LTD. China

Glad I didn't pay $126 for it. Or the $141 that Enco wants for it http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=19506944&PMAKA=319-3569

I got it to replace my "import" model from Enco which is currently on sale for $12!
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=947243&PMAKA=600-0031

Honestly, the $12 seems just as good.

Yeah, I was pretty pissed when I saw that it was made in China as well. Wasn't expecting that, but I do think I've read on here that they've been importing stuff.

It still seems to be pretty good quality, but I'm no expert in this precision stuff.

 

[volunteers]

Got mine today. Made by the Starrett (Suzhou) Co. LTD. China

What? I thought all Starrett are made in U.S. since their prices are so high. It is made in suzhou, China? Surprising.

 

[Hootbro]

but one could use spacers thicker than the lip. Then subtract the thickness of the spacers off the total.

I guess you could do that if you want to induce the likelihood of measurement error.

First off, all the blocks would need to be true machines square ones with a rather small base pad as the rotor is likely not flush across the surface. Secondly, you are inducing 6 contact points of measurement instead of two and are measuring out to the thousandths 0.001".

Not an ideal setup, nor one to be done on a paying customer professional level job.

 

[Nosferatu]

Yeah, I was pretty pissed when I saw that it was made in China as well. Wasn't expecting that, but I do think I've read on here that they've been importing stuff.

It still seems to be pretty good quality, but I'm no expert in this precision stuff.

I'll give you $25 for it.

 

[b7labelle]

So was anyone else's box like completely jankety? My box flaps were just overly long and pushed into the box on both ends. No tape or anything. The cardboard was wrapped around it and glued in the back side.

 

[oldtractors]

My box was fine.
The $12 Enco Chinese is on the left. The $140 (regular price) Starrett Chinese is on the right. The Enco feels just as smooth as the Starrett.

I would say if you missed out on the Starrett deal and really need a metric micrometer, then get the Enco.

 

[volunteers]

Cannot believe Starrett charged that much if it is not made in U.S. any more.

 

[Nosferatu]

Cannot believe Starrett charged that much if it is not made in U.S. any more.

They didn't. Amazon did. We don't know what Amazon paid for it.

Looks like Starrett has manufacturing facilities all over the world. http://www.starrett.com/about/facilities

Just because it's made in China, it doesn't mean companies can't keep strict control of what comes out of their facilities.

 

[Davefr]

Cannot believe Starrett charged that much if it is not made in U.S. any more.

Starrett makes a lot of products in China. (probably at the same factory that manufactures for HF).

A couple months ago someone bought a Starrett precision machinist square set for big bucks and it was Chinese. He sent it back and wrote a scathing review on Amazon.

Starrett has been very clandestine about their move to China. They are the epitome of paying high American prices for Chinese tools.

I only buy older classic Starrett.