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Mike
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
Packaging left something to be desired, but other than that typical Starrett product. I don’t have a way to verify that this was as flat as they say but for what I need it for taking their word is good enough for me.
S. King
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2022
This precision instrument comes from the factory wrapped like a dollar hamburger. Hot Wheels are packaged better than this. I am sure this is a five star product at the Starrett factory, but by the time I received it (and apparently many others), it was worthless. I was aware that many people experienced packing problems, so I took care to order this from a distributor shown on Starrett's website, thinking perhaps consumer oriented businesses don't understand precision tools, but certainly an industrial supplier would. I was wrong. The box I received was punctured in the corner, clearly where this no-longer-straight-edge poked through and became dented. It was also visibly bowed. I put most of the blame on Starrett. Amazon is listed as an authorized distributor, as well as the company I purchased from. Starrett needs to control its distribution channels to ensure its products arrive to the customer as intended. This could involve agreements and training, but the easiest and most effective solution is for Starrett to simply package these straight edges from the factory in a plastic case, like calipers that sell for less, or even sturdy cardboard. The granola bars I buy come in better packaging than the brown paper of this expensive instrument! Assuming I received it as I should have, it looks like a great product for most automotive uses, and the beveled side is useful for checking flatness of areas with a narrow width. Realize that what you receive will be dependent on the care of your distributor (local or online), since Starrett has done nothing to ensure the safety of this product after it leaves the factory. I did not receive a straight edge, so I returned it.
Rdsn
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2020
The straight edge was heavily bent. Finish isn't great either, very rough and with many burrs on the ground edges. Very disappointing tool at an expensive price. First thing I bought from Starrett, I read they were good, but this is just rubbish.
Marc
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2018
This straight edge is a bit of a mixed bag for me. Upon opening it I checked to see that it was straight, laying it on edge on several precision machined flat surfaces in my shop. It is dead flat and accurate. My only disappointment is that the face surfaces are quite rough with deep sanding scratches. There were also noticeable burrs left on the ends which are sharp. The finish just doesn't seem up to par with the other Starrett tools I own, and that is something I expected to see nicer. Especially when you consider the price these go for. The packaging was also kind of pathetic, the piece was bound to a thin pine board with rubber bands and in a box that was way too big for it that lacked adequate padding.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016
It's steel and its straight. I Like it.
Traci Neel
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2014
The original straight edge with Bevel that we have was an excellent product! I have no doubt it still is. However, I received a 24" metal ruler, not the 385-24 ordered. Beware if you order this that you may not get what you were hoping for.
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