In article , Anthony says...

0-6 calipers (Brown & Sharp, Starrett, Mahr, or Mitutoyo)

Much though I like the starrett six inch calipers,
I would have to advice a new worker to go with the
mitutoyo, they are much more robust.

0-1 Micrometer and maybe a 1-2, depending on how big of work you are
doing.

You can find a lot of micrometers inexpensively on
ebay. I would not buy these new. I would start
with a simple thousanths reading one inch mic.

Precision Combination Square set (Starrett)

I would put that last on the list, honestly.

Set of Small bore gauges

Yes, the telescoping type. Very handy.

Magnetic Base,
Last word indicator, 0-1 indicator and 0-3 indicator

Especially the last word type.

Radius Gauge
Thread Gauge

As others have mentioned, edge finders or
wigglers. Also a starrett automatic centerpunch
and a scriber. A couple of good six inch rules
if he does not spring for the 12 inch combination
set.

Jim

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