(The L.S. Starrett Co.: Athol, MA) -- The L.S. Starrett Co., a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gauges, metrology systems, and more, has partnered with H. Gerstner & Sons to offer 120 limited-edition, American-made Starrett machinist wooden tool chests.

The Starrett 200WCR chests, replicas of the classic and treasured 1950s Starrett 200W design, will be available to order until Dec. 19 for estimated delivery in March 2026 to anywhere in the continental U.S. from Gerstner’s legendary Dayton, Ohio, facility. The offer celebrates the enduring legacy of the Starrett and Gerstner partnership and coincides with Gerstner’s 120th anniversary.

Handcrafted to Gerstner’s exacting specifications for heirloom quality, the Starrett 200WCR tool chest is made of sustainable Sapele (aka African mahogany) construction. All joinery, trim, and classic hardware are as true to the original as possible. The limited-edition chests are individually numbered and have been reproduced for size and layout to match the original 200W chest. Each chest contains The Starrett Story booklet as well as a Starrett decimal-inch equivalent card and a certificate of authenticity. Also, consistent with the 1950s chest, the 200WCR chest includes the Starrett nameplate with its circa 1950 vintage logo and red felt-lined drawers.

From machinists and engineers to woodworkers, DIYers, and collectors, the 200WCR chest is a reminder of time-honored craftsmanship and the enduring value of the finest tools and the chests designed to protect them. The collaboration is a fitting tribute to the generations of toolmakers who shaped the American industrial spirit.

Starrett/Gerstner 200WCR limited-edition, American-made machinist wooden tool chest

“The new Starrett 200WCR tool chest is a testament to American craftsmanship where quality and durability are paramount,” says Charlie Starrett, director of product management at Starrett, sixth-generation, great-grandson of Arthur Starrett, and great-great-grandson of the company’s founder, Laroy S. Starrett. “It is not just a place to store tools—it is a conversation, a link to the past, and an honor to the enduring spirit of precision and pride in one’s work.”

Kim Campbell Brown, vice president of sales and marketing at Gerstner, says, “We are thrilled to partner again with Starrett to continue the relationship developed nearly 70 years ago between Arthur Starrett and my great-grandfather, Harry Gerstner, when they first worked together to offer machinists’ tool chests, essential for skilled tradesmen to protect and organize their precision instruments. Similar to Starrett being the only company still manufacturing a full line of precision tools and gauges in the U.S., Gerstner is the last American manufacturer of wooden tool chests from the early 20th century.”

Click here to place an order or for more details about the Starrett/Gerstner 200WCR limited-edition, American-made machinist wooden tool chests, including the history of the Starrett/Gerstner partnership.

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