I just saw the news regarding the LS Starrett Company in Athol MA. For those here who are not aware, Starrett was the premier American tool and precision instrument maker of micrometers, calipers, punches, measuring rules and all kinds of high quality measuring instruments. They just announced that they were sold to a private investment company.

To me that means they will be dissected, moved to China and have their name exploited as have many other former American names. A sad day indeed!! The name Starrett which was synonymous with the best quality American tools and instruments available, will now be just like all the others that have succumb to the Chinese wave that will eventually down us. I guess it had to happen eventually as it is nearly impossible for old American manufacturing company's to operate here and actually still make a profit.

Thankfully, I have pretty much every Starrett tool and instrument I have wanted or needed and since they have been around forever, there is still a fair amount of Starrett tools and instruments on eBay. BTW, their punches, calipers, rules and micrometers (IMHO) are second to none for those looking for quality G-smithing tools. Get 'em while you still can!


THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY ENTERS INTO A MERGER AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLEGROUND CAPITAL TO BECOME PRIVATE COMPANY