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    About High-Quality Rulers
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    What separates a throwaway ruler from one you’ll keep for decades, which type is best for everyday use, and how to compare materials.

    Folding Rulers

    Combine the rigidity of a ruler with the portability of a tape measure. A favorite among carpenters, these rulers stay straight even when extended up to 6 ft., then fold up to the length of a phone to tuck into your tool belt. Bend them at their joints to draw angles and measure corners.
    Wood
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Folding Rulers, Wood.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Folding Rulers, Wood, Rulers with Extension.

    Rulers with Extension

    For those who prefer the warm look and feel of wood, these rulers are a classic choice. Just be sure to keep them dry, since moisture can cause them to warp and crack. To keep them turning smoothly, their joints are brass plated to guard against wear and rust. Brass caps cover their ends, so they won’t splinter.
    Rulers with Extension—Measure the inside of objects, such as drawers, where a standard folding ruler would either be too long or too short. These rulers have a sliding extension, so you can lengthen the ruler to fit within the object you're measuring.
    Extension
    Lg.
    Unfolding Direction
    Front Graduations (Numeric Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Rulers
     
    Inch—Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    6 ft.From Front1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")—5/8"9/64"——White00000000000000
    6 ft.From Front/From Back1/100 ft. (1/10 ft.), 1/100 ft. (1/10 ft.)1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")5/8"9/64"——White00000000000
    6 ft.From Back1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")5/8"9/64"——White0000000000000
     
    Inch/Metric—Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    6 1/2 ft./2 mFrom Front/From Back1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)5/8"9/64"——White0000000000000
     
    Rulers with Extension
     
    Inch—Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    6 ft.From Front/From Back1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")5/8"9/64"6"BrassBrown0000000000000
     
    Fiberglass
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Folding Rulers, Fiberglass.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Folding Rulers, Fiberglass, Rulers with Extension.

    Rulers with Extension

    The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these rulers won't warp, fade, or crack if rinsed or rained on. Their joints snap into place when you bend them 90°, so they stay rigid as you measure and draw right angles.
    Rulers with Extension—Measure the inside of objects, such as drawers, where a standard folding ruler would either be too long or too short. These rulers have a sliding extension, so you can lengthen the ruler to fit within the object you're measuring.
    Extension
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Unfolding
    Direction
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Rulers
     
    Inch—Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    6From Front1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")5/8"1/8"——Yellow00000000000000
    6From Back1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")5/8"1/8"——Yellow0000000000000
     
    Rulers with Extension
     
    Inch—Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    6From Front1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")5/8"1/8"6"PlasticYellow0000000000000
     

    Folding Staff Gauges

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Staff Gauges. Folding Staff Gauges.
    Fold these vertical rulers for convenient storage and transport. They're varnished to resist gasoline, diesel fuel, and oil.
    Graduation
    Length
    Overall
    Lg.
    Folded
    Lg.
    Front Left Graduation Marks
    (Numeric Increments)
    Front Right Graduation Marks
    (Numeric Increments)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Color
    Type
    Each
    Inch—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
     
    Varnished Wood
    8 ft.9 1/2 ft.3.7 ft.1/8" (1")1/8" (1")7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted0000000000000
    10 ft.12 1/2 ft.4.7 ft.1/8" (1")1/8" (1")7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted000000000000
    12 ft.14 1/2 ft.4.3 ft.1/8" (1")1/8" (1")7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted000000000000
    14 ft.15 1/2 ft.5.7 ft.1/8" (1")1/8" (1")7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted000000000000
    15 ft.16 1/2 ft.4.7 ft.1/8" (1")1/8" (1")7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted000000000000
    16 ft.18 ft.6.4 ft.1/8" (1")—7/8"1/2"BrownBlackEmbossed000000000000
    19 ft.21 ft.7.4 ft.1/8" (1")—7/8"1/2"BrownBlackEmbossed000000000000
    22 ft.24 ft.8.4 ft.1/8" (1")—7/8"1/2"BrownBlackEmbossed000000000000
     
    Metric—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
     
    Varnished Wood
    2.4 m2.9 m1.2 m0.5 cm (1 cm)0.5 cm (1 cm)7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted000000000000
    3.6 m4.4 m1.4 m0.5 cm (1 cm)0.5 cm (1 cm)7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted000000000000
    4.5 m5 m1.5 m0.5 cm (1 cm)0.5 cm (1 cm)7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted000000000000
    6.7 m7.3 m2.6 m0.5 cm (1 cm)—7/8"1/2"BrownBlackEmbossed000000000000
     
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