Yeah, but if you do metalworking as well, none of the cheap
products are nearly as repeatable or accurate.

Steve knight wrote:

it can be hard to find good prices on such items. ebay can be good but
I just checked
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...3531&PMCTLG=00
do you really need a starrett? made in the us
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVSH?PMSECT=0000001475
if your doing woodworking any of these is far more then enough. I used
a starrett when I made straightedges. but it is a bit overkill.