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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.
    Lg.,
    m
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    31 mm (10 cm)1/2"0.004"White30000000000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    31 mm (10 cm)1/2"0.004"White3000000000000
     
    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"0.006"White100000000000000
     
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    3 m1 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)—1/4"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
    3 m1 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)—1/2"1/64"White10000000000000
    3 m1 cm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)—1/2"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    3 m1 cm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)—1/2"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
     

    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.
    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
    3 m1 mm—1 cmHook
    		13 mmCoated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
     
    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
     
    Other Tape Measures
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Tape Measures.
    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
     

    Pocket Tape Measures

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains SizingReference. Tape Measures. Pocket Tape Measures.
    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
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Nonlocking Blade Lock
    10 ft./3 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmHook
    		1/4"Coated SteelPlasticBlack00000000000000
     

    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
     
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