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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.

    Easy-Read Rulers

    From bright outdoor jobsites to dimly lit workshops, take measurements where standard metal rulers would be hard to see. The black finish on these rulers reduces glare, while the light-colored graduations pop against the dark background.
    Lightweight Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Easy-Read Rulers.
    Our economical option. These rulers are about as lightweight as plastic rulers, so they’re convenient to carry from site to site. To keep them looking like new, an anodized coating guards them from daily wear and protects their finish if rinsed or rained on. Etched into the material, their graduations won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Lg.
    Front Top Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Front Bottom Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Graduation
    Color
    Each
    Inch
     
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    12"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A31000000
    12"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4100000
    24"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3200000
    24"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4200000
    36"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3300000
    36"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4300000
    48"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3400000
    48"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4400000
    60"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3500000
    60"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4500000
    72"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3600000
    72"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4600000
    96"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A37000000
    96"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4700000
    144"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A38000000
    144"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A48000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    12"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A31100000
    12"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A41100000
    24"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A32100000
    24"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A42100000
    36"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A33100000
    36"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A43100000
    48"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A34100000
    48"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A44100000
    60"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A35100000
    60"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A45100000
    72"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A36100000
    72"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A46100000
    96"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A37100000
    96"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A47100000
    144"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A381000000
    144"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A481000000
     
    Inch/Metric
     
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    20"/50 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7100000
    40"/101 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7200000
    60"/152 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7300000
    80"/203 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7400000
    100"/254 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7500000
     
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    50 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A5200000
    100 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A5300000
    150 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A5400000
    200 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A5500000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    50 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A52100000
    100 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A53100000
    150 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A54100000
    200 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A55100000
     

    Multi-Angle Transfers

    Image of Product. Shown in Multiple Configurations. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Angle Transfers. Multi-Angle Transfers.

    Shown in Multiple Configurations

    Transfer multiple angles, draw parallel lines, or create a template to make repeated patterns and measurements. Adjust the four arms on these transfers to the desired shape, and tighten the nuts to lock them in place. They’re often used as layouts for stairs and window sills or patterns in tile.
    Blade
    No. of
    Arms
    Arm
    Length
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Wd.
    Material
    Color
    Graduation
    Type
    Graduations
    Graduation
    Color
    Each
    44"/12 cm
    10"/25 cm    		1"/1 cm
    1"/1 cm    		1"Aluminum
    		BlackEtched1/16", 1 mmWhite4112N101000000
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