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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 Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Adhesive-Back Rulers.
    These rulers are flexible enough to conform to curved surfaces without snapping.
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    Graduations)
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    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    301/16" (1")1/2"0.004"Silver101910A13000000
    301/4" (1"), 1/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow419415A14000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    301/16" (1")1/2"0.004"Silver101910A1600000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley.
    Your standard Stanley tape measures.
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    Manual Blade Lock
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow20175A34000000
     
    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.
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    Manual Blade Lock
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver6802A18000000
     
    Stanley FatMax
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley FatMax.
    A fan favorite for a reason. With an extra protective coating on the blade and a thick, rubber cover on the case, these tape measures outlast the toughest jobs, from construction to machining. The blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. All are precision made and tested in the U.S.
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    Manual Blade Lock
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6817A7000000
     
    Stanley LeverLock
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley LeverLock.
    Don't fumble awkwardly with a thumb button. These tape measures have a release lever on the bottom that falls naturally under your fingers. Squeeze it to zip the blade back. With a bright orange case, these tape measures are easy to spot in toolboxes and on busy bench tops.
    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.
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    Automatic Blade Lock
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange19175A23000000
     
    Stanley Control-Lock
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley Control-Lock.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley Control-Lock.
    Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers. A slot underneath these tape measures gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
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    Manual Blade Lock
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow4911N15000000
     
    Milwaukee Wide Blade
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Milwaukee Wide Blade.
    Image of Product. Bottom. Bottom orientation. Tape Measures. Milwaukee Wide Blade.

    Bottom

    Our widest blade for the farthest reach. These tape measures extend at least 13 ft. without collapsing, so you can take long measurements on your own. Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers—a slot underneath gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
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    Manual Blade Lock
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed5478N13000000
     
    Starrett with Calibration Certificate
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Starrett.
    When precision measurements are required for quality control or by regulation, use a tape measure that includes a calibration certificate traceable to NIST. The certificate states that the tape measure has passed a test for accuracy, so you can be confident your measurements are correct and consistent.
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    Manual Blade Lock
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticRed1936A420000000
     
    McMaster-Carr Approved
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Tape Measures.
    The performance of brand-name tape measures without the cost.
    1/8" Numeric Graduations—The graduations are labeled every 1/8" for fast reading. No need to count individual hash marks.
    Coated Stainless Steel Blade—The blade and all other internal parts—from the screws to the spring—are stainless steel, so they won't rust if rinsed or rained on.
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    Manual Blade Lock
    301/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6830A14000000
    301/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6830A20300000
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1"Coated Stainless SteelPlasticBlue6366A3800000
     
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