Cleaning Up Old Starrett Tools - The Hobby-Machinist
WEBMar 17, 2018 · Apr 24, 2018. #4. On any built up rust, apply Kroil or something like and use a single edge razor blade to shave off the rust. If not built up rust, use Kroil and rub with 00 steel wool. Neither will remove the staining but, will …
Dating vintage Starrett tools - The Hobby-Machinist
WEBAug 5, 2013. #1. For several years I have wanted to have a readily accessible facility that would enable me to date my vintage STARRETT tools. I hope to accomplish that goal via this project which would benefit from visitor input and would be universally accessible. I earnestly request all input from fellow Starrett users/collectors.
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WEBJun 28, 2013 · You have two very early Starrett tools as shown by the stampings. Up to 1895 tools were stamped as follows (and as your tools are) - no "The" preceeding L. S. Starrett and no "Co." following Starrett or "U.S.A" following Mass: . In 1895 the stamping was changed to the form we are most familiar with now:
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WEBAug 3, 2013 · The May 4th 1897 patent (#582,154) was the patent that defined Starrett micrometer design construction from then until the present time. The spindle lock shown in the patent was changed a few times since, that's what the patent date of Dec. 10, 1907 (#873,627) is for.
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WEBAug 3, 2013 · MrTFW said: Good morning, James and all --. Here are a couple of pictures of a Starrett double protractor (see page 41 in the catalog link posted earlier). It was in the same box as the level and has a patent date of Dec. 27, 1904. The id stamp is just L.S.S. Co. and is one I didn't see on your site, James.
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WEBMay 30, 2016 · The same day i found a Starrett one, but at the time i did not now how old it was, or that it was old at all, because the condition was perfect. Judging from the infor ive obtained online, looking at the logo, it seems like this set is from somewhere in between 1895 and 1896. I say this since apparently the stamping name was changed in 1896 ...
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WEBAug 5, 2013 · One is a combination set that has a repair near the 60-120 degree place, it is a number 7. then a 2"-3" micrometer that is missing its thimble ! 100 years has been rather traumatic for tools over here in blighty.....2 world wars etc etc etc. also a picture of the 1"-2" mike that we have already talked about....The photos have not come out very ...
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WEBOct 26, 2013 · Aug 14, 2013. #24. Good morning, James and all --. Here are a couple of pictures of a Starrett double protractor (see page 41 in the catalog link posted earlier). It was in the same box as the level and has a patent date of Dec. 27, 1904. The id stamp is just L.S.S. Co. and is one I didn't see on your site, James.
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WEBAug 5, 2013 · H-M Supporter Gold Member. Another late question. I have what I've always considered to be a No. 97-8 level, stamped "L. S. Starrett, Athol, Mass". It does not have the cross level, just the one tube. The catalog I have, No. 28, probably in the 1970's, does not mention levels without the cross level.
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WEBMay 18, 2020 · The best “hands down” for EXACTLY what you have to clean is Evaporust. It is gentle on the tools, on your hands and gets rid of the rust completely. Let the stuff soak submerged overnight and in the morning give it a light rub with some blue Scotchbright. Then rinse with hot water and finally coat with something like Starrett M1.