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๐Ÿ”ง Starrett 166B Insulated Octagonal-Handled Tool Review

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3.7
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Description of ๐Ÿ”ง Starrett 166B Insulated Octagonal-Handled Tool

They have an insulating PVC handle which is octagonal shaped, preventing them from rolling when laid down. Package Dimensions: 11.9 H x 1.1 L x 2.7 W (centimetres). Package Weight: 0.023 kilograms. Country of Origin : United States.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nicely made on a vice

Nicely made and typically Starrett. Chromed steel with hexagonal polymer handle (I think Deldrin). The jaws are symmetrical. It has a hollow core so it can hold a tool or workpiece of any length. Relief after so much china stuff.

Pros
  • Package dimensions: 11.9 H x 1.1 D x 2.7 W (cm)
Cons
  • Can't remember

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The only downside is the 4 knurled collet

All in all it's a good little tool that does what you expect it to. The only thing that could be better is the collet which has a 4 sided design. The triangular collet has a better grip and is easier to handle. But a 3 tooth collet would add to the price so I find this tool well worth the money.

Pros
  • Country of Origin: USA
Cons
  • Boring Pack

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Jaws not centered.: Vise

The body and grip of this vise is very good as you would expect from Starrett. But the cheeks were not cut in the middle (see photo). Edit: I contacted Starrett and they told me to send it back to Revain for a replacement. What I did. The replacement has the same problem but the metal part is not centered on the plastic handle. This is worse than the first! I don't think Starrett is the same as before.

Pros
  • Package Weight: 0.05 lbs
Cons
  • Not sure