M.B. Naegle
Diamond
- Joined
- Feb 7, 2011
- Location
- Conroe, TX USA
What is the difference between the Starrett 436 and 226 Micrometer series?
As far as I can tell, they both have the same available options (ratchet, Carbide tips, lock), both are available in same resolutions. I used to think the 226 was just an old model, but both are still available for sale. I know there are still other micrometer series, but most of them seem to be out of production or have some other feature or function available to them.
226 and 436 have different types of spindle lock but seem to work the same, and the 226 has unpainted squared casting corners. We have both kinds in our shop and they both seem to do the same job. Is it just a case of having Legacy lines of tools that are sworn by by different crowds? Does the squared frame and alternate spindle lock of the 226 serve a practical purpose?
As far as I can tell, they both have the same available options (ratchet, Carbide tips, lock), both are available in same resolutions. I used to think the 226 was just an old model, but both are still available for sale. I know there are still other micrometer series, but most of them seem to be out of production or have some other feature or function available to them.
226 and 436 have different types of spindle lock but seem to work the same, and the 226 has unpainted squared casting corners. We have both kinds in our shop and they both seem to do the same job. Is it just a case of having Legacy lines of tools that are sworn by by different crowds? Does the squared frame and alternate spindle lock of the 226 serve a practical purpose?