In message , Bob Eager
writes

As it happens, I have a pair of 4 inch uninsulated cutters here on my
desk. My favourite pair (just reclaimed from son's room after he
'borrowed' them). They are Elliott-Lucas, and are 50 years and 4 months
old!

I still use the 1" micrometer I was required to purchase as an
apprentice 55 years and 5 months ago. We had to make things like
calipers, punches and tap wrenches:-)

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Tim Lamb