When I'm running my press brake, my parts have to be perfect. I have two 4" adjustable Starrett squares. One of those tools I put alot of trust in. Buy off marketplace, Craigslist or new. Worth every penny.
$120-140. You would think its just some double stack bearings until you press off the aluminum collar and realize it's not. Oh well. I guess I'll coff up the money. I paid $200 for the whole freaking 562 model with no motor.
Great write up. I've just acquired an in old 562 just like this one. Only difference is mine has the what I thought was early style dual sliding rod belt adjustment. Wild yours has the ratchet style, which I would rather have. Leads me to believe they went back and forth in the early years of...