In 1880, Laroy S. Starrett invented and made the world's first combination square in Athol, MA U.S.A. For over 140 years. thousands of employees and millions of precision tools, gages, and saw blades later, The L.S. Starrett Company continues to manufacture tools not only at its Athol headquarters but also in facilities across the U.S.A., and around the world. Starrett today proudly carries on its skilled tradition of precision, quality, and innovation throughout America.