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> Antique tool - indicator starrett no 64 -used (LEFT907)
Antique tool - indicator starrett no 64 -used (LEFT907)
Antique Tool - INDICATOR Starrett No 64 - Used (left)
Tools, my how tools have evolved since the cave man. Well, if you are a tool collector then what we have here might be of interest to you as it is truly a machinist collectible. This is an Antique Tool - it is called an INDICATOR.
What is an Indicator I asked? My encyclopedic dictionary says: A device that indicates, such as a pointer or index. Any of various meters, gauges, or other instruments that are used to monitor the operation or condition of an engine, furnace, electrical network, reservoir, or other physical system. The needle, dial, or other registering device on such an instrument. An accurate measuring instrument used to measure small linear distances or to check that a component has the correct dimensions. Also called "dial gauge".
* This Antique Tool - INDICATOR is called an INDICATOR - No 64.
* This Antique Tool - INDICATOR No 64 does not have a US Patent number or date on it.
* This Antique Tool - INDICATOR No 64 is the one piece shown in the picture and it measures approximately:
* 4 1/4" long X 1 1/8" at widest
* The back screw-on attachment makes it 1 1/2" deep
* The Manufacturer for this Antique Tool - INDICATOR No 64 is: The L. S. Starrett Co - Athol, Mass.
* On the top of the "arm" (not the "needle"), and readable with the wide end on the left of this Antique Tool - INDICATOR No 64 it reads: The L. S. Starrett Co - Athol, Mass. USA
* It also is clearly marked: No 64
* The measuring numbers on this Antique Tool - INDICATOR No 64 go: 15 - 10 - 5 - 0 - 5 - 10 - 15
* This appears to be a nice, solid tool.
I do not know exactly how old this Antique Tool - INDICATOR No 64 is, or where all it has been, or things it has seen and/or done, but I'm sure it has been plenty.
I am no expert, I do not even know exactly how INDICATORS work, but though it is older and used it appears to be in well cared for, very good condition. Perhaps it could use a little cleaning. It appears that, in the right hands, it would work quite smoothly and accurately and/or know what it is suppose to be doing. A great addition to anyone's collection - perhaps yours.
