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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.

    Rulers

    Your go-to rulers for everyday measuring. Whether metal for durability or wood for a classic feel, our rulers measure up to most tasks, from woodwork to textiles to rough machining.
    Lightweight Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Rulers, Lightweight Aluminum.
    Our economical option. These rulers are about as lightweight as plastic rulers, so they're convenient to carry from site to site. Although light, they're not flimsy—they resist snapping if knocked around in your toolbox. Plus, they'll keep their bright finish if frequently rinsed.
    Length—For easy handling and storage, 4 meter rulers come in two pieces that line up to create a complete ruler.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    36"1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1/10")1"3/64"0000000000000
    36"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/8"1/16"00000000000
    36"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/2"1/16"000000000000
    36"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 3/4"1/16"000000000000
    36"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")2"5/64"00000000000
     
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    36"/100 cm1/8" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1 1/8"1/16"00000000000
     
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    1 m1 mm (1 cm), 1 cm (1 cm)1 3/8"1/16"000000000000
     
    Hard Maple
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    Handcrafted in Maine from kiln-dried, hard maple, these wood rulers will stay straight and true for years to come. Just like rulers from a century ago, they also get all the details right:
    • Etched lines and numbers won’t wear off like printed graduations.
    • A clear coating guards against nicks and scratches.
    • Seamlessly integrated brass endcaps keep the corners square and the ruler lying flat.
    • 1/4" thickness prevents pencils and chalk from slipping as you trace lines.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    36"1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")1 1/2"1/4"000000000000
     

    Yardsticks

    Choose these everyday classroom yardsticks when you need to measure length in yards. Metal endcaps and a clear, protective finish guard them from nicks and scratches.
    Wood
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    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    36"1/8" (1"), 1/8 yd. (1/8 yd.)1/8" (1"), 1/8 yd. (1/8 yd.)1 1/8"1/4"000000000000
     
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