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    Folding Rule

    Anyone use a folding rule instead of the tape? Why or why not?

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    David
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    I use one when working with laminate. I find it easier and more accurate than bending a steel tape measure. Great for in between walls and panels.

    Bill

  3. I use one occasionally, can't be beat for inside measurements.

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    David.....I just bought one a couple weeks ago to use. We had all the windows in our home replaced and I am doing the interior trim. I wanted accurate inside measurements.
    Ken

    So much to learn, so little time.....

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    All I remember is pinching my fingers in one when I was a kid

    Probably have 40 different tape measures and rulers, but not a folding. Might have to get one and put it to use.
    Steve Kinnaird
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    Have built things from wood for years, will finally have a shop setup by Sept. 2015 !! OK, maybe by February LOL ……

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    I carry one in my back pocket every day in my shop. I have had the same 2 rules for 40 years. My Dad taught me to never start walking without folding the rule - that's how they break.

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    Under 20 inches, they're excellent.

    Longer than 20 inches, I like an old fashioned yardstick.

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    I used mine today on a cabinet build. Great tool.

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    Almost never in my shop, but out in the field as a surveyor and engineer they were very useful, particularly the Lufkin version marked in feet and hundredths of a foot.
    NOW you tell me...

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    I have 72" and 84" folding rules, both with 6" slides.

    If you break one, you can have a folding yard stick.

    I find them to be quite handy.

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    Lufkin folding rule is my first choice. Always have one in a pocket, tool bag or on the bench.
    Bill R., somewhere in Maine

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    I have 3 folding rulers in the shop and 3 or 4 tapes. I use the tapes for framing or rough measurements, and the folding rulers for cabinet work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bradley Gray View Post
    I carry one in my back pocket every day in my shop. I have had the same 2 rules for 40 years. My Dad taught me to never start walking without folding the rule - that's how they break.
    I guess I don't use one enough to understand this
    David
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    I use one for inside measures and a long time ago to open Pepsi and Beer bottles.

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Ragan View Post
    I guess I don't use one enough to understand this
    If you have it deployed, and take a wrong step, they're the first thing that will touch down.
    These will break easily at the brass clasp on each short section.

    It's a variant of walking and doing differential calculus/texting/looking at girls/planning your OR schedule at the same time.

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