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    Rulers for Cutting

    Don't nick your fingers while measuring and cutting straight lines. These rulers have either a safety guard or groove to keep your fingers out of the way. A rubber backing grips the surface beneath them, so they won't slide around.
    With Finger Groove
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Rulers. Rulers for Cutting, With Finger Groove.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Rulers for Cutting, With Finger Groove.
    Place your fingers in the groove to prevent them from slipping over the edge as you cut. These rulers are typically used with precision knives.
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Front First Inch Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    12"1/16" (1")1/32" (1")1 17/32"7/32"AluminumSilver0000000000000
    24"1/16" (1")1/32" (1")1 17/32"7/32"AluminumSilver000000000000
    36"1/16" (1")1/32" (1")1 17/32"7/32"AluminumSilver000000000000
     
    With Safety Guard
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Rulers. Rulers for Cutting, With Safety Guard.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Rulers for Cutting, With Safety Guard.
    These rulers have a barrier that blocks your fingers from the knife as you cut. They're safer to use with box cutters than rulers with a finger groove.
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    24"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")2"3/16"AluminumOrange0000000000000
    36"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")2"3/16"AluminumOrange000000000000
    48"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")2"3/16"AluminumOrange000000000000
    72"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")2"3/16"AluminumOrange000000000000
     

    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
    1" to 6", 2 mm to 60 cm30"2 5/8"3/64"28"1/16" (1"), 2 mm (1 cm)GrayWhite3600000000000000
    2" to 16", 2 mm to 78 cm60"3 7/8"3/64"36"1/16" (1"), 2 mm (1 cm)GrayWhite360000000000000
    6" to 30", 2 mm to 77 cm120"5 1/4"3/64"36"1/16" (1"), 2 mm (1 cm)GrayWhite360000000000000
     

    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 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.
    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
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000
    30 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000
    35 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000
    40 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     
    Other Tape Measures
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Tape Measures.
    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.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    161/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1"Coated Stainless SteelPlasticBlue0000000000000
    251/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1"Coated Stainless SteelPlasticBlue000000000000
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1"Coated Stainless SteelPlasticBlue000000000000
     

    Easy-Grip Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Easy-Grip Tape Measures.
    With an oblong shape and cushiony rubber grip, these tape measures fit comfortably in your hand even for long stretches of time. They're a good choice when you need to take repeated measurements, such as for quality control at the end of your process line.
    1/8" Numeric Graduations—The graduations are labeled every 1/8" for fast reading. No need to count individual hash marks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    251/32", 1/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticGreen0000000000000
     

    Easy-Carry Long Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Easy-Carry Long Tape Measures.
    A favorite among surveyors, these tape measures have a large, rubber-coated handle for a comfortable grip when trekking long distances. Choose them for outdoor and dirty jobs—an open case lets dirt, sand, and other debris fall away, so they won’t clog up the reel. Their blade extends 50 ft. or farther, long enough to measure a semi-trailer.
    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.
    Coated Steel Blade—When accuracy is crucial, choose steel. These blades stay stiff when extended and won't stretch over time if pulled too hard. They also keep their shape if dragged over rough surfaces, such as concrete. A coating prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off.
    Coated Fiberglass Blade—These blades bend without breaking, so they're best for measuring curved surfaces, such as silos. The choice for wet environments, they won't rust from water. They also won't conduct electricity when working near conduit and powerlines. A coating prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange0000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    100 ft.1/10", 1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    100 ft./30 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    100 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    100 ft./30 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    200 ft.1/10", 1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    200 ft./60 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    200 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    200 ft./60 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    300 ft.1/10", 1/8"1", 1 ft.Loop
    1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    300 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
     

    Center-Finding Tape Measures

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Tape Measures. Center-Finding Tape Measures.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Center-Finding Tape Measures.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Tape Measures. Center-Finding Tape Measures.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Tape Measures. Center-Finding Tape Measures.

    Locate the exact midpoint of a workpiece without doing math. Just measure the total distance with the upper scale, then find the same number on the bottom scale—that's your center.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    161/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow0000000000000
    251/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     

    Digital Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tape Measures. Digital Tape Measures.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measure Blades.

    Replacement Blades

    Don’t let human error slow you down when reading and logging measurements. These tape measures instantly show your exact measurement on the display—no need to count hash marks. Toggle between inch and metric, convert fractions, find the center of workpieces, and record measurements to a screen on the handle, all with the click of a button. They’re also equipped with a laser to precisely align the blade, so you can trust your measurements are accurate every time.
    To calculate, store, and share your measurements, these tape measures connect to an app via Bluetooth. They come with batteries, but you need an electrical cord and adapter (both sold separately) to charge them.
    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.
    Tape Measures
    Replacement
    Blades
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    1 1/16"Coated SteelPlasticGray000000000000000000000000000
    25 ft./7.6 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmMagnetic Hook
    1 1/16"Coated SteelPlasticGray0000000000000000000000000
     
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