On Thu, 8 Apr 1999, Michael Morelli wrote:
> The question is : 'Where have you guys found good precision measuring tools?'
> I've
> checked out MSC, Harbor Freight, Lisle, K&D, Sears, etc., but can only find
>some of the
> tools. Some that I've found are really crappy too. On my list are:
>
> 0-1" Dial indicator (0.001"), with magnetic base
> 6" Dial Calipers (0.001")
> 0-1" and 2-3" outside micrometers (0.0001")
> Telescoping gauge set or possibly a dial bore gauge (0.0001")
> Small hole gauge set
You can get all of these, in varying prices and quality, from Lee Valley
Tools, a mail-order and counter-sales hardware "chain" in Canada.
They primarily sell woodworking (and garden) tools, but the $15 0-1
micrometer I got from them is good quality. It's made in China, and comes
in a pretty rough box, but it's a good price for a (new!) mike. I saw the
same one at an auto parts store for $50. The 1-2" mike at the auto parts
store was $65. Here's hoping Lee Valley starts importing that size too
:-)
Lee Valley has a web site at http://www.leevalley.com . They have a $5
catalog and also do small mailings, usually once every 2 months.
> For any of you that are in the Seattle area, I'd be interested in any local
>tool shops
> you might suggest as well.
LV has a store in Vancouver (BC), but you might still need a customer
number to be able to buy things from them. I've found their mail order
service to be excellent; however, shipping might be a bind (unless you
have a Canadian drop off point)
-Malcolm
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