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31/03/2006 8:06 AM

starrett squares

I think someone answered this question before, but I can't find it
searching the archives. With Starrett combination squares, what is the
difference between models with the glossy black finsih and ones with
the wrinkle finish? TIA Eric


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ee

in reply to "[email protected]" on 31/03/2006 8:06 AM

31/03/2006 9:06 AM

Thanks--I had searched the Starrett website but couldn't find the info.

Now...which one is preferred, or considered more accurate/durable?

b

in reply to "[email protected]" on 31/03/2006 8:06 AM

31/03/2006 9:44 AM


[email protected] wrote:
> Thanks--I had searched the Starrett website but couldn't find the info.
>
> Now...which one is preferred, or considered more accurate/durable?

depends on your use. IIRC, cast iron is more dimensionally stable but
steel wears better.

JM

"John Martin"

in reply to "[email protected]" on 31/03/2006 8:06 AM

31/03/2006 10:08 AM


Chris Friesen wrote:
> [email protected] wrote:
> > I think someone answered this question before, but I can't find it
> > searching the archives. With Starrett combination squares, what is the
> > difference between models with the glossy black finsih and ones with
> > the wrinkle finish? TIA Eric
>
> http://catalog.starrett.com/catalog/catalog/groupf.asp?GrpTab=Feature&GroupID=149
>
> The wrinkle ones are cast iron, while the smooth ones are forged
> hardened steel.
>
> Chris

True. I think you'll also find that the really old ones all had a
smooth finish.

John Martin

CF

Chris Friesen

in reply to "[email protected]" on 31/03/2006 8:06 AM

31/03/2006 10:28 AM

[email protected] wrote:
> I think someone answered this question before, but I can't find it
> searching the archives. With Starrett combination squares, what is the
> difference between models with the glossy black finsih and ones with
> the wrinkle finish? TIA Eric

http://catalog.starrett.com/catalog/catalog/groupf.asp?GrpTab=Feature&GroupID=149

The wrinkle ones are cast iron, while the smooth ones are forged
hardened steel.

Chris


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