Top of the line is actually Brown & Sharpe...with Mitutoyo and Starrett closely behind.  Any of these brands is excellent.  I bought mine used on eBay at a very reasonable price.

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On Apr 2, 2013, at 12:05, Pat <psdooley@VERIZON.NET> wrote:

> Mitutoyo is good stuff, pretty much an industry standard.
> 
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> Top of the line is Starette. You may want to check that spelling.
> 
> Howard
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> 
>> I was wondering if anyone had any strong opinions for brands of
>> micrometers for measuring cylinder bores, and dial indicators for
>> measuring trueness.