My 0-4" mics are Starrett I bought new, the 5&6" were only added about 10-15 years ago. New Mitutoyo bought dirt cheap thanks to a hot tip from member Elroy. Then 6-8 months ago I started buying a broad range of machinist goodies from Ebay several of which were mics. I now have mics up to 10" (I can't imagine I will ever use those big sizes but don't regret buying them) Most of the mics I bought were Brown and Sharpe, Lufkin, Scherr Tumico,  and even one German made mic of unknown pedigree.  Now I have more Brown and Sharpe and Lufkin/Pratt & Whitney than Starrett.

I think a lot of guys only look at Mitutoyo and Starrett brands. Those are not the brands to look at for guys like me with shallow pockets! I still favor both brands but have come to appreciate a number of other brands and purchased some of them in the last year. I now include in my tool searches tools from England, Germany and Japan.

Tools from the following countries I don't trust to be high quality and accurate. (I could be wrong, but don't know) Russia, Poland, Ukraine, and of course China.

We had a joke thread

Maybe called Some Humor

Looking to purchase a 4" adjustable wrench marked Wards Master Quality.  There are two types - one has Wards Master Quality stamped, the other has Wards Master Quality cast into the handle.  Would prefer the cast-in name type but consider either.
Shipping to 13080, Jordan NY.
Thanks,
Al
Afterthoughts...
Will pay cash but I do have wrenches to trade if you are missing some.

Yes, there are some Wards 4 Inchers on ebay but the one I like has condition issues.

I've never heard of a smoke machine used for an intake/vacuum leak.

My use was limited to EVAP leaks which can be very hard to find.

On a side note I still cannot get used to mechanics wearing watches and rings while working on vehicles.  My military training coming through.

   Did there used to be a thread with lots of jokes and funny pictures?
  Forgive me if i am thinking about some other forum.