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What is this type of ruler called?
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Although ToT uses it for metalworking, it seems to be marketed for woodworking, but of course it doesn't matter. Lee Valley Tools calls it a Stop Rule. I've also seen it called a Marking Gauge.
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Comes in very handy for me. I actually just ordered/received another one to use at work where I have to fabricate brackets & stuff often.
WEN has a similar one now for pretty cheap (aluminum) but still I bought another one from Lee Valley cause I'm used to theirs. Note: keep in mind the one from Lee Valley is inexpensive & the quality shows.
Looking for TOT's layout ruler.
I am looking for a layout ruler like I have seen in This old Tony and also on Dream Steam. It looks like an offset slide ruler used for layout. You set the measurement and set it against the edge of the piece to scribe a precision layout line. Does anyone know what this is called and where to...
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Comes in very handy for me. I actually just ordered/received another one to use at work where I have to fabricate brackets & stuff often.
WEN has a similar one now for pretty cheap (aluminum) but still I bought another one from Lee Valley cause I'm used to theirs. Note: keep in mind the one from Lee Valley is inexpensive & the quality shows.
