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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.,
    ft.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    7 1/21/4" (1"), 1/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow100000000000000
    151/4" (1"), 1/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow20000000000000
    22 1/21/4" (1"), 1/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow30000000000000
    301/4" (1"), 1/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow40000000000000
    451/4" (1"), 1/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow600000000000000
    601/4" (1"), 1/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow800000000000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    7 1/21/4" (1"), 1/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow10000000000000
    151/4" (1"), 1/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow20000000000000
     

    Adhesive-Back Vertical Rulers

    For repeated height and depth measurements, stick these rulers to walls, tanks, and other vertical surfaces. Their numbers are printed from bottom to top or top to bottom, so you don't have to tilt your head to read them. Since these rulers permanently adhere to surfaces, they free up your hands as you work—no more lining up rulers or tape measures.
    Extra-Flexible Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Adhesive-Back Vertical Rulers.
    These rulers are flexible enough to conform to curved surfaces without snapping.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch
     
    Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    41/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow100000000000000
    61/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow10000000000000
    81/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow10000000000000
    121/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow30000000000000
    201/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow50000000000000
    241/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow60000000000000
    321/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow80000000000000
    361/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow900000000000000
     

    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.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    100 ft./30 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    100 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    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
    300 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
     
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