STEEL RULES
Tape measures are great for measuring in feet, but when it comes down to inches, and especially fractions of an inch, steel rules [Opening Photo] simply rule. That makes them the most-used measuring tools in our shop.
A 6" rule should reside full-time in your shop apron. You'll find thin, flexible versions and thicker, stiff rules. Both work well, so choose one to suit your personal preference.
Longer steel rules-12", 24", or even longer-are fantastic for long measurements, setting saw fences, and more.
To ensure accuracy when you swap between rules of different lengths, make sure they all read the same. Align their "zero" ends and examine the marks to ensure they're consistent, right.
Flexible steel rules can conform to gentle curves, and be used to create a fairing stick, below left.
One variation on the common steel rule adds holes, sized to accept a mechanical pencil lead, for laying out accurate marks without the pencil's wandering, below right.
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