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The text of the pledge
To the trade without whose loyal co-operation we should never have attained our present ability to render useful service on a large scale—
To the thousands of men who use Starrett Tools to earn their daily bread, whose skill and integrity alone have made possible the tremendous industrial expansion of the world—
To all who know and love fine tools—
We pledge ourselves to protect and carry on the high standards set by our founder to the end that The L. S. Starrett Company shall continue to merit the distinction of the "world's greatest toolmakers" and that Starrett Tools shall continue to be known and accepted as standard the world over.
L. S. Starrett 1880 to 1909
The L. S. Starrett Co. 1909 to 1938
Modern manufacturing world, with its capabilities, is a marvel of precision and technology, achievements of which without a doubt warrants our utmost astonishment and admiration — Yet, after nearly a century since that quote was made I can't help but feel a longing for something that we've slowly lost…
Join me in the search and exploration of what is it that was lost and, maybe even, taking it back.
Join the forefathers of precision in their pledge to carry forth, in our resolve and our work, the sentiments which they put in motion a century ago.
This site is the repository of information and data — every instrument, document, and measurement here is gathered in service of that pursuit.
Ilya
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