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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
Extra-Flexible Steel
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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.
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| 10 ft./3 m | 1/16" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm) | 1/32" (1") | 1/2" | 0.0075" | White | 1 | 00000000 | 000000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3 m | 1 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm) | — | 1/4" | 0.0075" | Yellow | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 m | 1 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm) | — | 1/2" | 1/64" | White | 1 | 00000000 | 00000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 m | 1 cm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm) | — | 1/2" | 0.0075" | Yellow | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3 m | 1 cm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm) | — | 1/2" | 0.0075" | Yellow | 1 | 0000000 | 00000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tape Measures
Lufkin P1000 Series
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Your standard Lufkin tape measures.
Lufkin P2000 Series
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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.
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| 10 ft./3 m | 1/10", 1 mm | 1/50" | 0.1", 1", 1 cm | Hook | 1/2" | Coated Steel | Chrome-Plated Plastic | Silver | 00000000 | 000000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Tape Measures
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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.
Multifunction Tape Measures
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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.
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| 10 ft./3 m | 1/16", 1 mm | 1/32" | 1", 1 ft., 1 cm | Hook | 1/2" | Coated Steel | Plastic | Black | 0000000 | 000000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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
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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.
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| 10 ft./3 m | 1/16", 1 mm | 1", 1 cm | Hook | 1/4" | Coated Steel | Plastic | Black | 00000000 | 000000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
