Both Enco and MSC sell sets with a gage and a magnetic base holder for about $20, and I wouldn't be surprised if you found a MSC that you could walk into and get it locally today for that. These items have to be the equivalent of a "loss leader" at a supermarket. The one I got works surprisingly well and compares favorably to a fully jeweled Brown & Sharpe gage I keep for close tolerance work. The B&S rarely gets used, it stays safe in the toolbox, and if the cheapo gets smashed, so what? It's great for general work, and at the prices available, the decision is easy. Hell, that's cheaper than a TORQUE WRENCH. Sorry, couldn't resist
