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WTB: Starrett 98 level (or similar) - EricU - 07-03-2018
I know this is a long shot, but I want a 4 or 6 inch machinist level. They seem to go for just as much on ebay as they costs new, so maybe you would be better off selling it there.
This is one of those things that nobody seems to copy, although there are copies of the high precision levels.
RE: WTB: Starrett 98 level (or similar) - Cooler - 07-03-2018
(07-03-2018, 12:34 PM)EricU Wrote: I know this is a long shot, but I want a 4 or 6 inch machinist level. They seem to go for just as much on ebay as they costs new, so maybe you would be better off selling it there.Starrett seems to own this sector of the market. Shown new on Amazon.com for $111.00.
This is one of those things that nobody seems to copy, although there are copies of the high precision levels.
I cannot imagine where I would need that kind of precision. Perhaps on a laser aiming device.
RE: WTB: Starrett 98 level (or similar) - iclark - 07-03-2018
Have you looked at the LV English Machinist's Level?
I have not compared it to a Starrett, but perhaps someone else here has.
RE: WTB: Starrett 98 level (or similar) - DaveParkis - 07-03-2018
I have a couple. I'll dig them out and PM you.
RE: WTB: Starrett 98 level (or similar) - EricU - 07-03-2018
(07-03-2018, 02:05 PM)Cooler Wrote: I cannot imagine where I would need that kind of precision. Perhaps on a laser aiming device.
what's funny is I can easily borrow a much better level. Hand scraped contact surfaces and a batch of gradient markings on the bubble. It's too good for most purposes, and levels like that go for $500-1000. I have it now for leveling my metal lathe. It's sensitive enough that I usually get a headache using it. The Starrett would be easier to use, but nobody I know has one. I think for leveling metalworking machines, the Starrett is perfect.
I found the Starrett level at work to be really handy. Not so sensitive that it will drive you crazy, but you can really dial things in pretty well. And I never had reason to doubt it, unlike a lot of other levels.
RE: WTB: Starrett 98 level (or similar) - gedderdone - 07-03-2018
(07-03-2018, 12:34 PM)EricU Wrote: I know this is a long shot, but I want a 4 or 6 inch machinist level. They seem to go for just as much on ebay as they costs new, so maybe you would be better off selling it there.
This is one of those things that nobody seems to copy, although there are copies of the high precision levels.
I have a couple also. I'll dig them out tomorrow.
RE: WTB: Starrett 98 level (or similar) - DaveParkis - 07-05-2018
Eric, check your PM's