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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.

    Adhesive-Back Rulers

    Free up your hands when measuring length over and over—no more lining up rulers or tape measures. These rulers stick to everything from toolboxes to lathe beds for a permanent measuring guide.
    Extra-Flexible Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Adhesive-Back Rulers.
    Combine the flexibility of plastic with the strength of metal. These rulers are bendy enough to conform to curved surfaces and durable enough to resist scrapes and scratches.
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Front First Foot Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    10 ft./3 m1/16" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)1/32" (1")1/2"0.0075"White100000000000000
     
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    10 ft.1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/32" (1"), 1/32" (1")1/4"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
     

    Rulers

    Your go-to rulers for everyday measuring. Whether metal for durability or wood for a classic feel, our rulers measure up to most tasks, from woodwork to textiles to rough machining.
    Lightweight Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Rulers, Lightweight Aluminum.
    Our economical option. These rulers are about as lightweight as plastic rulers, so they're convenient to carry from site to site. Although light, they're not flimsy—they resist snapping if knocked around in your toolbox. Plus, they'll keep their bright finish if frequently rinsed.
    Length—For easy handling and storage, 4 meter rulers come in two pieces that line up to create a complete ruler.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    120"1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1/10")1"1/16"0000000000000
     

    Pipe Size Chart/Rulers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Pipe Size Chart/Rulers.
    Measure outer diameter and mark lines around pipe. A pipe size conversion chart is printed on these chart/rulers. They’re fiber-reinforced rubber for grease, oil, gasoline, and salt water resistance.
    For Pipe OD
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Measuring
    Lg.
    Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Color
    Graduation
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Rubber
    6" to 30", 2 mm to 77 cm120"5 1/4"3/64"36"1/16" (1"), 2 mm (1 cm)GrayWhite3600000000000000
     

    Tape Measures

    The best of the best tape measures for everyday tasks—from Stanley to Lufkin to Milwaukee. Built to last, these tape measures have a coating on the blade that prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off. Their durable plastic case won't crack when tossed into tool bags or dropped on the ground.
    Stanley PowerLock
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley PowerLock.
    The thumb button easily glides when you press it and holds the blade firmly in place, so it won't creep forward or backward as you work.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    101/16"1/32"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1/4"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver000000000000
     
    Lufkin P1000 Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin P1000 Series.
    Your standard Lufkin tape measures.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    10 ft./3 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		1/2"Coated SteelPlasticOrange00000000000000
     
    Lufkin P2000 Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin P2000 Series.
    A chrome plating gives these standard Lufkin tape measures a classic look and feel.
    0.1" Numeric Graduations—A must-have for engineers, these tape measures have a scale in tenths of an inch to easily multiply values.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    10 ft./3 m1/10", 1 mm1/50"0.1", 1", 1 cmHook
    		1/2"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver00000000000000
     
    McMaster-Carr Approved
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Tape Measures.
    The performance of brand-name tape measures without the cost.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    10 ft./3 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmHook
    		5/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    10 ft./3 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmMagnetic Hook
    		5/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
     

    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., ft.
    Folded
    Lg., ft.
    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
    10 ft.12 1/24.71/8" (1")1/8" (1")7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted0000000000000
     

    Flexible Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Flexible Tape Measures.
    Whether you're finding the length of winding cables or the circumference of drive belts, these tape measures accurately measure around corners and curves. Made of coated fiberglass, they're soft enough to wrap into a coil, yet strong enough that they won't stretch, so they stay accurate over time. Brass caps prevent the ends from fraying and tearing.
    Blade
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Wd.
    Material
    Color
    Each
    101/8", 1 mm1", 1 cm5/8"Coated FiberglassYellow000000000000
     

    Multifunction Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Multifunction Tape Measures.
    Measure distance, level objects, and draft circles with one tool. A jack of all trades, these tape measures include a vial level and a compass for drawing circles up to 20 ft. in diameter. You don’t have to crimp the blade to measure inside drawers and other objects—a top window shows the length from the tip of the blade to the back of the case.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    10 ft./3 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cmHook
    		1/2"Coated SteelPlasticBlack0000000000000
     

    Pocket Tape Measures

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    No bigger than a pack of gum, these tape measures slip into your pocket or hook to your key chain for go-anywhere convenience.
    Lufkin
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Pocket Tape Measures, Lufkin.
    Nonlocking Blade Lock—Pull the blade out and hold it in place between your fingers. These free-moving tape measures are best for taking frequent, small measurements.
    Coated Steel Blade—A coating on the blade prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Nonlocking Blade Lock
    10 ft./3 m1/16", 1 mm—1", 1 cmHook
    		1/4"Coated SteelPlasticBlack00000000000000
    10 ft.1/16"1/32"1"Hook
    		1/4"Coated SteelPlasticBlack0000000000000
     

    Digital Linear Scales for Saws

    Cut with confidence—these scales use sensors to precisely measure the cut length for you. This makes them both more accurate and faster than traditional linear scales that use a tape measure. Before each cut, slide the stop until you see the right length on the display. These scales are often mounted to chop and miter saws to slice bars and sheets into consistent lengths.
    Linear Scales with Automatic Positioning
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Linear Scales. Digital Linear Scales for Saws, Linear Scales with Automatic Positioning.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Linear Scales. Digital Linear Scales for Saws, Linear Scales with Automatic Positioning, LCD Display.
    Image of Product. Scale with LCD Display. Front orientation. Linear Scales. Digital Linear Scales for Saws, Linear Scales with Automatic Positioning, LCD Display.

    LCD Display

    Scale with LCD Display

    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Linear Scales. Digital Linear Scales for Saws, Linear Scales with Automatic Positioning, Touch-Screen Display.
    Image of Product. Scale with Digital Touch Screen Display. Front orientation. Linear Scales. Digital Linear Scales for Saws, Linear Scales with Automatic Positioning, Touch-Screen Display.

    Touch-Screen Display

    Scale with Digital Touch Screen Display

    Scales with automatic positioning add an extra level of precision thanks to a stop that you program instead of moving yourself. Input your desired cut length and the stop will automatically slide to within ±0.008" of that target.
    Touch-Screen Display—Scales with a touch screen display let you program a series of cuts. Save frequent cut jobs or upload them from a USB flash drive.
    Overall
    Distance Measured
    Range
    Measuring
    Increments
    Accuracy
    For
    Axis
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Power
    Source
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    LCD Digital Display
    0" to 96"
    (0 mm to 2,400 mm)    		0.001"
    (0.01 mm)    		±0.008"
    (±0.2 mm)    		X120"8 1/2"ElectricYesSaw Fence, Saw Stop00000000000000000
     
    Touch-Screen Display
    0" to 96"
    (0 mm to 2,400 mm)    		0.001"
    (0.01 mm)    		±0.008"
    (±0.2 mm)    		X120"8 1/2"ElectricYesSaw Fence, Saw Stop0000000000000000
     
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