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About High-Quality Rulers
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
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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.
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
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These rulers are flexible enough to conform to curved surfaces without snapping.
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.
Lg., m | Front Graduations (Numeric Graduations) | Wd. | Thk. | Color | No. of Segments | Each | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 0.3 | 1 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm) | 1/2" | 1/64" | White | 1 | 00000000 | 00000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rigid Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
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Our most durable adhesive-back rulers. These rulers keep their shape and resist scrapes and scratches even if bumped with tools and machinery. Stick them to flat surfaces, such as bench tops.
Made of stainless steel, these rulers won't rust when splashed with water or wiped down with degreasers or cleaning solutions. Their graduations are etched and blackened with ink, so they won't rub off like printed graduations can.
See-Through Rulers
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For Center Finding Style C |
Line up these rulers exactly where you need them—they're clear plastic, so you'll never lose sight of what you're measuring. A staple of most sewers' kits, they're especially useful when working with intricate designs, lines, and patterns. All are laminated to protect their graduations from scratching and fading.
For Center Finding—These rulers come with a center-finding scale, so you can quickly locate the center of workpieces without any math. Just align the scale so that the same measurement appears on both sides of the object—zero marks your center.
Red Graduation Marks—Easier to read than black graduation marks when measuring over black lines and text.
Style | Lg. | Front Graduations (Numeric Graduations) | Wd. | Thk. | Graduation Color | Material | Each | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| C | 12"/30 cm | 1/16" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm), 1/8" (1") | 1" | 1/32" | Red | Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vertical Rulers
No need to read sideways when measuring height and depth—the numbers on these rulers are printed from bottom to top or top to bottom.
Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel with Easy-Align Hook End
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Similar to a tape measure, these rulers have a hook on one end to catch the edge of an object, keeping them straight as you measure. They're crafted from a single piece of metal, ensuring the hook always stays aligned with the scale.
Made of stainless steel, these rulers won't rust when rinsed, rained on, or wiped down with degreasers or cleaning solutions. They're hardened to prevent dents and scratches, so you can trust they'll last for years to come. Etched and filled with black ink, their graduations won't rub off like printed graduations can.
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| 12"/30 cm | 1/32" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm) | 1 mm (1 cm), 1/32" (1") | 13/16" | 1/32" | 00000000 | 000000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
Rigid Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
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Our most durable adhesive-back rulers. These rulers keep their shape and resist scrapes and scratches even if bumped with tools and machinery. Stick them to flat surfaces, such as bench tops.
Made of stainless steel, these rulers won't rust when splashed with water or wiped down with degreasers or cleaning solutions. Their graduations are etched and blackened with ink, so they won't rub off like printed graduations can.
