Starrett 166C Clamp Review

4.7 (852) Amazon rating$35.91

Our verdict

The Starrett 166C combines a large 852-review base with a 4.7 star average, the highest rating of the two Starrett pin vises covered here.

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Best for

Buyers who want a well-proven Starrett pin vise backed by a large volume of reviews.

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You are shopping by current monthly sales; this listing shows 0 units bought in the last month at the time of this data.

  • Priced 255% above the category median ($10.12 across 26 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 852 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.8/5

    852 owner reviews, more 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 166C is priced at $35.91, close to the Starrett 166A's $36.80, and slightly less expensive between the two. No weight, material, or dimension specs are listed for this model.

It holds a 4.7 star average across 852 reviews, both a higher rating and a much larger review base than its sibling the Starrett 166A, making it the more extensively proven of the two Starrett pin vises in this set. Like the 166A, this listing shows 0 units bought in the last month.

With 852 reviews, the 166C has one of the larger review counts among all products in this Pin Vises batch, giving buyers a substantial sample to judge from even without additional spec data.

Pros

  • 4.7 star average across 852 reviews, the highest rating of the two Starrett pin vises in this set
  • Large 852-review base gives a substantial, proven track record
  • Slightly cheaper than the Starrett 166A at $35.91

Cons

  • No weight, material, or dimension spec is listed for this model
  • 0 units bought in the last month per this listing's data

Performance notes

No weight or dimension data is available for the Starrett 166C. Its 852-review history and 4.7 star average are the main performance indicators provided in this data.

What buyers say

852 reviews at a 4.7 star average represent one of the strongest, most extensively proven satisfaction records in this Pin Vises batch.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Starrett 166C compare to the Starrett 166A?

The 166C rates slightly higher, 4.7 stars versus 4.6, across a much larger review base of 852 versus 256, and costs slightly less at $35.91 versus $36.80.

Is the Starrett 166C currently a top seller?

This listing shows 0 units bought in the last month, though its review history is extensive and highly rated.

What are its dimensions or weight?

Not listed. Email [email protected] if you need help comparing spec'd alternatives.

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