(02-20-2020, 09:40 PM)Bill_Houghton Wrote: One of the things I like about Starrett's design is that it's got two opposing knurled nuts for the fine adjuster, one on each side of the leg.  They can be tightened against the leg to lock the adjustment in dead solid.  I've somehow managed to acquire two (inheritance from Uncle Charlie and score from yard sale); they're my 6" and up dividers/compasses.

(02-20-2020, 09:30 PM)Timberwolf Wrote: ................................
I see what appears to be a "loose-leg" Starrett third from the right...Maybe a Stanley tho....they look very much alike.,..One of the best styles made IMO........

(02-20-2020, 10:01 PM)Greg Jones Wrote: It’s a PEXTO, and a favorite find of mine! Absolutely one of the best styles made.

(02-18-2020, 02:31 PM)Timberwolf Wrote: I can't help myself...I just love the little guys...Here's a shot of a small number I have collected over many years. The smaller the better...These are mostly Starrett and B&S....but I have some that were patented in 1860's.......

What do you have???



I have the large clam shell outside caliper but without the adjustable leg. I have 6 outside calipers that are not antiques. Also have a single leg and single dog leg scriber. I forgot the correct name. Grandpa used them a lot to mark off measurements from an end of a part in a metal lathe. Have two sizes of inside calipers, Starrett combination square with 45° head and a protractor head. Many metal working tools and instruments, some antiques others only 100 years old.

mike