If there's a Starrett measuring tool I don't much like it's the Last Word indicator! Point is very short, the spring loading is high, it's too easy to move the travel direction switch to an intermediate location which will give erratic readings, and the replaceable tips' serrations wear down over time (a long time, granted!) allowing the point to slip under the heavy spring loading, forcing the user to "chase" the contact...But other than that, it's OK.

Starrett punches, though, are very nice and have remained consistant for many years.

Favorite Starrett measuring tools? Their vernier calipers from 12" to 72".



A late friend delivering one of the six foot beasties. We've bigger, but I haven't used them!



My 12" Starrett vernier is a far better tool than the digital thing below it, but I just haven't gotten around to replacing the smaller set. Micrometers get far more use in that small size range, anyway, at least for the cruder work....