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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.
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    (Numeric Graduations)
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    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    100"/254 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A75000000
     

    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 Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Adhesive-Back Rulers.
    These rulers are flexible enough to conform to curved surfaces without snapping.
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    100"/2.5 m1/16" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.004"Silver21910A205000000
    100"/2.5 m1/16" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)3/4"0.004"Silver21910A21200000
    100"/2.5 m1/10" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.004"White28965A10500000
     

    Adhesive-Back Staff Gauges

    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Staff Gauges. Adhesive-Back Staff Gauges, Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Staff Gauges. Adhesive-Back Staff Gauges, Top-to-Bottom Reading Direction.

    Bottom-to-Top

    Reading

    Direction

    Top-to-Bottom

    Reading

    Direction

    Permanently mount these vertical rulers to walls and tanks. They're water-resistant vinyl.
    Graduation
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    Front Left Graduation Marks
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    Color
    Type
    Each
    Inch—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
     
    Vinyl Plastic
    100"1" (5")3 1/2"0.011"YellowBlackPrinted3720K31000000
     
    Inch—Top-to-Bottom Reading Direction
     
    Vinyl Plastic
    100"1" (5")3 1/2"0.011"YellowBlackPrinted3720K4100000
     

    Digital Linear Scales

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Linear Scales. Digital Linear Scales.
    This digital display system displays precise positioning on one axis. For use with machines that perform dry machining and cutting applications, such as table saws, band saws, planers, and drill presses. These scales have zero-position memory, also known as absolute (ABS) positioning, which retains the measuring position when the scale is off. A zero-set button lets you start measuring at any point.
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    Batteries
    Included
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    Connection Type
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    V DC
    SPC Data
    Output
    No. of
    Holes
    Hardware
    Included
    Features
    Each
    0" to 96"
    (0 m to 2.4 m)    		0.001"
    (0.01 mm)    		±0.005"
    (±0.13 mm)    		100"2"Aluminum
    		Battery, ElectricYesHardwire9 to 24Yes14YesZero-Position Memory (ABS), Zero-Set Button8971A890000000
     
    Replacement Batteries
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Replacement 3-Volt Lithium Battery17821K6300000

    Digital Linear Scales for Saws

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Linear Scales. Digital Linear Scales for Saws.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Linear Scales. Digital Linear Scales for Saws, LCD Display.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Linear Scales. Digital Linear Scales for Saws.

    LCD Display

    Image of Product. Saw Stop Extender. Front orientation. Digital Linear Scales for Saws.
    Image of Product. Quick Stops. Front orientation. Digital Linear Scales for Saws.

    Saw Stop Extender

    Quick Stops

    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.
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    Increments
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    Source
    Batteries
    Included
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    LCD Digital Display
    0" to 94"
    (0 mm to 2,400 mm)    		0.001"
    (0.01 mm)    		1/64"±0.01"
    (±0.25 mm)    		X100"8 3/8"BatteryYesYesSaw Fence, Saw Stop, Quick Stops2413N11000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Linear Scales
    Saw Stop Extender—Add a saw stop extender to make cuts under 12". These extenders bring the stop closer to your saw blade.
    Replacement Quick Stops—Quick stops mark common cut lengths, so you know where to position the saw stop.
    Saw Stop Extender2413N102 Each 000000
    Replacement Quick Stops2413N101 Pkg. of 2 00000
    Replacement 3-Volt Lithium Battery7821K63 Pkg. of 1 0000
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