ATHOL, MA U.S.A. (November 17, 2025) – The L.S. Starrett Co., a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more has announced that it has partnered with H. Gerstner & Sons to offer 120 Limited Edition, American Made Starrett Machinist Wooden Tool Chests. The Starrett
200WCR Chests are replicas of the classic and treasured 1950’s Starrett 200W chest design and will be available to order this year from November 17 th through December 19 th 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 120 th anniversary.
Handcrafted to Gerstner’s exacting specifications for heirloom quality, the Starrett 200WCR Tool Chest is made of sustainable Sapele (a.k.a. African Mahogany) hardwood construction, and all joinery, trim and classic hardware are true-to-original where possible. The limited edition chests are individually numbered and have been reproduced for size and layout to match the original No. 200W chest. Each chest contains The Starrett Story booklet, a Starrett Decimal-Inch Equivalent Card and a Certificate of Authenticity. Also, to be consistent with the 1950’s 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 stands as a
reminder of time honored craftmanship and the enduring value of the finest made 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.
“The new Starrett 200WCR tool chest is a testament to American craftsmanship where quality and durability
are paramount,” said Charlie Starrett, Director of Product Management at The L.S. Starrett Company and
sixth generation, great-grandson of Arthur Starrett and great-great grandson of company 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.”
“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,”
said Kim Campbell Brown, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at H. Gerstner & Sons. “Similar to Starrett
being the only company still manufacturing a full line of precision tools and gages in the U.S.A., Gerstner is
the last American manufacturer of wooden tool chests from the early 20th century.”
For more details about the Starrett | Gerstner Limited Edition, American Made Machinist Tool Chests including
the history of the Starrett | Gerstner partnership, and to place an order, click here:
https://pages.starrett.com/gerstner-toolbox.
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About The L.S. Starrett Company
Founded in 1880 and headquartered in Athol, MA U.S.A., The L.S. Starrett Company is a leading global
manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, optical comparators and vision systems and force
and hardness testing solutions. Starrett also manufactures laser measurement systems, custom
engineered granite solutions, custom gaging, band saw blades, power tool accessories, saw blades,
workshop tools and jobsite tools. The Starrett brand is recognized throughout the world for exceptional
quality and precision. Skilled personnel, superior products, manufacturing expertise, innovation and
excellent service and support have earned Starrett its reputation as the World’s Greatest Toolmakers.
Starrett has over 1,400 employees worldwide. The company has five manufacturing locations in the
U.S.A., including facilities in Massachusetts, Georgia, Ohio, Minnesota, and California. Starrett also has
three international manufacturing facilities. Plants are located in Brazil, Scotland and China, in addition to
distribution centers and offices located worldwide.
For more information contact The L.S. Starrett Company, 121 Crescent Street, Athol, MA 01331 U.S.A.
Telephone: (978) 249-3551, Fax: (978) 249-8495, email: general@starrett.com, internet:
https://www.starrett.com/.
About H. Gerstner & Sons
Founded in 1906 by Harry Gerstner in Dayton, Ohio, H. Gerstner & Sons, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned
manufacturer of precision-crafted wooden tool chests and cases, serving as a beacon of American craftsmanship
for 120 years. Harry Gerstner set out to create tool chests that embodied his philosophy: “A place for everything
and everything in its place.” That guiding principle continues to shape the company today, ensuring that every
chest and case it produces is both functional and enduring. Each Gerstner chest is built from carefully selected
hardwoods—such as Quarter-Sawn White Oak, American Cherry, and Black Walnut—combining beauty, function,
and durability to protect precision instruments and cherished collections alike. Today, Gerstner chests are used
not only in industrial and professional settings but also in homes, studios, and offices around the world as elegant
storage for tools, as well as hobby chests for knife collections, fly-tying stations, range boxes, art supplies, and
horologists; and for collectibles such as jewelry and family heirlooms—continuing the company’s reputation for
craftsmanship that endures for generations.
For more information contact H. Gerstner & Sons, Inc., 20 Gerstner Way, Dayton, OH 45402 U.S.A
Telephone (937) 228-1662, email: gerstner@gerstnerusa.com, internet: https://www.gerstnerusa.com/
