The L.S. Starrett Company, founded in 1880, manufactures industrial, professional and consumer products which include precision tools, tape measures, levels, electronic gauges, dial indicators, gauge blocks, digital readout measuring tools, granite surface plates, optical projectors, vision systems, co-ordinate measuring machines, vices, M1 lubricant, hacksaw blades, hole saws, band saw blades, circular saw blades, jig and reciprocating saw blades and ground flat stock.