Initially i was skeptical of its quality and accuracy but after 3 months of using it im pleasantly surprised.

Initially i was skeptical of its quality and accuracy but after 3 months of using it im pleasantly surprised.  Read Less

I like the sturdiness of the metal frame and the way i can feel the gears turn inside as i slide the caliper.

I like the sturdiness of the metal frame and the way i can feel the gears turn inside as i slide the caliper.  Read Less

If it did it was apparent that the tool had been missused/mishandled in some way; and we tested hundreds every year.

If it did it was apparent that the tool had been missused/mishandled in some way; and we tested hundreds every year.  Read Less

Thin film cover over dial only covers about a quarter size in the center, not the divisions.

Thin film cover over dial only covers about a quarter size in the center, not the divisions.  Read Less

Exactly what i needed and a reasonable price.

Exactly what i needed and a reasonable price.  Read Less

For the price, i am pleased with it.

For the price, i am pleased with it.  Read Less

Would recommend for $150 ish, not $200 range.

Would recommend for $150 ish, not $200 range.  Read Less

Came with standard red starrett hard plastic case lined with unattached thin foam sheets inside.

Came with standard red starrett hard plastic case lined with unattached thin foam sheets inside.  Read Less

Though i recieved a rolex by its box

Though i recieved a rolex by its box  Read Less

Box it came in was previously used.

Box it came in was previously used.  Read Less

For comparison, i tested a 8x12 mm hss lathe tool bits bar, which is supposed to be a hard material used for cutting regular me...  Read More

For comparison, i tested a 8x12 mm hss lathe tool bits bar, which is supposed to be a hard material used for cutting regular metals on a lathe, it had a reading of hrc 65 hardness.  Read Less

Before the business was transferred to the chinese merchant, the qc and sales of the product should be basically still in the a...  Read More

Before the business was transferred to the chinese merchant, the qc and sales of the product should be basically still in the american standard, at least in this case of the caliper, it’s still starrett’s product as starrett claims in its web that starrett name is american made although country of origin may not be.  Read Less

The starret calipers are pricey compared to bargain brands but worth so much more.

The starret calipers are pricey compared to bargain brands but worth so much more.  Read Less

I also compared a test on a cheap stainless steel caliper, which had hrc 55 reading.

I also compared a test on a cheap stainless steel caliper, which had hrc 55 reading.  Read Less