Flute Maker
Cast Iron
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Why can't I get a pinion, spring, and crystal for a Last Word Ind? I know there not expensive, but I like to fix my tools.
Thanks,
Payson.
Thanks,
Payson.
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RJT
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Did you try here?
www.longislandindicator.com
Starrett 711 Last Word Parts List
Starrett 711 Last Word indicator spare parts list
www.longislandindicator.com
jim rozen
Diamond
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No joy there:
"...we are not a Starrett distributor, we won't be able to supply spare parts."
"...we are not a Starrett distributor, we won't be able to supply spare parts."
Flute Maker
Cast Iron
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This page is for reference only because we are not a Starrett distributor, we won't be able to supply spare parts. The only exception is carbide contact points, because they are not manufactured by Starrett.
awander
Stainless
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Did you try Starrett? They certainly used to sell parts....
mhajicek
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Indicator, Gage, Caliper, Micrometer and Level Repair and Calibration :: Indicator Repair Service
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www.indicatorrepair.com
guythatbrews
Hot Rolled
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Starrett is very helpful on spare parts. I have had trouble deciphering some of the indicator parts breakdowns on the web. IIRC you have to register to look at parts drawings.
Starrett or their distributors sell spare parts. Link to one of the springs on the last word is here.
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Starrett Part and Repair Information
Parts may be purchased directly from Authorized Starrett Distributors. Use our Distributor finder on starrett.com
Parts may be purchased directly from the Starrett Company using a Visa or MasterCard.
There is a minimum $8.95 handling fee which includes shipping.
Contact our Customer Service at 888-674-7443. "
"
Starrett Part and Repair Information
Parts may be purchased directly from Authorized Starrett Distributors. Use our Distributor finder on starrett.com
Parts may be purchased directly from the Starrett Company using a Visa or MasterCard.
There is a minimum $8.95 handling fee which includes shipping.
Contact our Customer Service at 888-674-7443. "
Scottl
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- Eastern Massachusetts, USA
Read down further.Did you try here?
Starrett 711 Last Word Parts List
Starrett 711 Last Word indicator spare parts list
"This page is for reference only because we are not a Starrett distributor, we won't be able to supply spare parts. The only exception is carbide contact points, because they are not manufactured by Starrett."
Bakafish
Cast Iron
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To my eye, that sounds like some 'wink-wink' legalese put up by someone who got a nasty letter from Starrett. There's really not a lot of reasons to keep the page up otherwise. Did you actually contact them? Maybe they have some old parts in a drawer somewhere ;-)
Scottl
Diamond
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Why would I contact them? I'm not the one who needs the parts.
Flute Maker
Cast Iron
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- Needham, MA
Still looking...
Payson.
Payson.
jccaclimber
Hot Rolled
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Did you do as post #5, #7, and #8 advised? What was the response?
PegroProX440
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Whats with you boomers wanting to keep the last word indicators alive? Kinda joking but kinda serious.
awander
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I'm not a Boomer, but the Last Words are small, rugged, and they work fine.
M.B. Naegle
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Lol
What is it with you millennials wanting to do everything with Interapid's?
Jk, but I'm in agreement with the above. Last Words are kinda like the Timex or Ford/Chevy pick-up of indicators. Not the best, but they're always there for you and they don't break the bank. I've had a couple I sent out for repairs, which was cheap IMO, and others that just keep going.
I also have a couple old Federal's that I go to when I need something better than .001, but it really just comes down to knowing what tolerance is needed. I'm not one to mess around with tenths when the job dosn't require it, and I'd rather not drop or crash one of the nicer ones if I don't need to (Murphy has his way and all).
What is it with you millennials wanting to do everything with Interapid's?
Jk, but I'm in agreement with the above. Last Words are kinda like the Timex or Ford/Chevy pick-up of indicators. Not the best, but they're always there for you and they don't break the bank. I've had a couple I sent out for repairs, which was cheap IMO, and others that just keep going.
I also have a couple old Federal's that I go to when I need something better than .001, but it really just comes down to knowing what tolerance is needed. I'm not one to mess around with tenths when the job dosn't require it, and I'd rather not drop or crash one of the nicer ones if I don't need to (Murphy has his way and all).
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PegroProX440
Hot Rolled
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Everywhere I look the last word indicators are surprisingly expensive. I have one in my tool box that use to be my dads from the 70's, I have never used it. You can get a cheap SPI one for half the price. Not a bad hobbyish tool.
