Buyers who want a Starrett-brand precision pin vise and are comfortable paying more than the non-Starrett options in this category.
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Weight 0.01 Pounds
Priced 263% above the category median ($10.12 across 26 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 256 owner ratings
Popularity1.9/5
256 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Starrett 166A is priced at $36.80, well above the cheaper pin vises in this Pin Vises batch, and lists an item weight of just 0.01 pounds, essentially negligible on a bathroom scale but consistent with a small precision tool.
It holds a 4.6 star average from 256 reviews, a solid review base that clears the site's 3.8 star floor by a wide margin. The data shows 0 units bought in the last month, which does not affect the review record but is worth noting for buyers weighing current demand.
As a Starrett-branded pin vise, it sits at a higher price point than several competitors in this set, reflecting the brand's positioning in precision tools.
Pros
4.6 star average across 256 reviews, a substantial and well-above-floor rating
Starrett brand name carries weight in precision tool categories
Extremely light 0.01 pound build fits precision pin-vise use
Cons
Priced at $36.80, notably higher than several other Pin Vises in this batch
0 units bought in the last month per this listing's data, versus active monthly sales on some competitors
Specifications
Weight
0.01 Pounds
Performance notes
At a listed 0.01 pounds, the Starrett 166A is built for fine precision work rather than any heavy-duty clamping task, consistent with its pin vise category.
What buyers say
256 reviews at a 4.6 star average show a strong, consistent track record of buyer satisfaction with the Starrett 166A.
This listing shows 0 units bought in the last month, though it maintains 256 reviews and a 4.6 star average overall.
How much does the Starrett 166A weigh?
0.01 pounds, per the listed item weight, consistent with a small precision pin vise.
Why does it cost more than other pin vises?
The data does not explain pricing directly, but it carries the Starrett brand name. Email [email protected] if you want a lower-cost alternative compared.
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