Anytime Tools Adjustable Parallels Set Range 3/8" - 2-1/4" Inch, 6 Pieces w/Pouch

I work in a museum machine shop as a reconstruction tech. I often have to reverse engineer parts for our displays. These parallels are necessary to both determine original dimensions and new parts. Unfortunately, the parallels arrived in a rusty condition in the dovetails. As the rest of the surfaces were rust-free, this could only have been from the factory. I cleaned the rust out, but the damage was done. The "feel" of adjusting these is definitely rough and makes the use as a precision tool less than expected.

A little disappointed. After loosening screws, had to hammer with a block of wood to adjust height. Problem was grit from manufacturing that was not removed. Cleaned it all out and they are better; at least now they adjust. Not smooth, though, even after cleaning.

I knew these were not going to be as nice or precise as Starrett, but I was very disappointed with them. I'll just list the problems: 1. Every edge had a razor sharp burr or rolled edge. 2. The parallels were not cleaned prior to packaging. 3. Three of the parallels had to be tapped apart with a plastic hammer. 4. The locking screws are about as hard plastic (one stripped as I getting them apart to clean). 5. There was grinding dust everywhere. .6 the dovetails are so poorly fitted they take an excessive amount of torque to lock. The attached picture is the grinding crud and burrs from just one of the parallels!!!

Arrived in tact. Parallels wrapped in wax. Set screws over driven tight and very hard to loosen. Ways are rusted Do not slide easily. Parallelism +- .002 per inch checked on a surface plate! AHHH! Aweful. Useless.

They were stuck together and appear poorly machined. You can see the cut marks. I had to force them open and use emery cloth to smooth their movement. Qualty parallels are close to $200. I guess you get what you pay for.

Come packaged in grease paper inside a folding wallet type case, you will want to keep these well oiled for longevity

Great Value and Great Quality, what more can you ask for?

Bought these for my machinist husband and he is very pleased with their performance.