I am very pleased with the opinions and thoughts offered in response to my
original query. I thought it was pretty balanced. One reader sent me a
link to a website that had a very good tutorial on the various heads offered
with Starrett tools. That was educational. I did not even know you could
get a protractor head.

So I've decided to

1) stalk ebay and see if I can find a starrett at some savings
2) if 1) fails, go buy a Stanley
3) Buy a forged steel starrett with all the heads when I make the purchase
of a good jointer and planer for my shop.

I'd prefer to start with number 3, but its kind of expensive. Until I get
milling tools, I think the accuracy of a starrett will be academic for me.

Bob


"Donnie Vazquez" wrote in message
...
Bob Davis wrote:


What meaningful, measurable difference would I get in a Starrett brand
vs.
the Johnson? I believe in paying for quality I can use, but not for
just a
famous brand name.

Bob

I don't know about Johnson but fairly recently, (6 mo. - 1 yr.) one of
the magazines did a comparison of adjustable squares and the Stanley
received a good review. I have one and it's been fine. I have had some
crappy ones in the past but this Stanley is square, and a hell of a lot
cheaper than the Starret.

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Donnie Vazquez
Sunderland, MD