1000mm rule

[transatlantic]

Me again with ruler issues.

Picked up a 1000mm steel ruler from screwfix today. Was very pleased with the quality and the markings were very clear. Bargain for £8. But then i realised its not straight. Has about a 1mm curve to it when compared against my Veritas straight edge.

So its going back.

Any recommendations for a 1000mm steel ruler? Preferably metric.

I'd like something similar to the screwfix one. About 30mm wide and 1mm thick. Stiffer rather than flexible.

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[Yojevol]

Why do need a straight one if you've already got a straight edge?

 

[Trevanion]

The Advent rules are very good, very cheap and very accurate. I checked all of mine when they arrived and they're all dead straight. Metric one side and imperial the other which is great as you don't have to hold your ruler awkwardly sometimes if you want a metric / imperial measurement off something with the scale upside down. They're also a hardened stainless so they're pretty stiff.

You can buy a full set of 150mm, 300mm, 600mm and 1000mm for £15 from here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292063127957

 

[MusicMan]

and Advent are one of the few firms that guarantee EC Class 1 accuracy on their rules and tape measures.

 

[John15]

I bought an Axminster branded one a few years ago. It's dead straight and easy to use.

John

 

[worn thumbs]

I have one by Hilka which fits the description.Not only is it straight,it is also quite accurate as I compared it with my 2 metre Rabone standard rule.Previously I had a cheapy that I picked up at a market and it was only when I got it home that I unpacked it and found both edges were badly burred.

 

[Racers]

Fisher, very nice easy to read.

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/colle ... les-1000mm

Pete

 

[user22161]

and Advent are one of the few firms that guarantee EC Class 1 accuracy on their rules and tape measures.

And they're etched rather than just printed.

 

[transatlantic]

Well the Advent kit looks very good. But alas, now out of stock

will wait for them to come back in

 

[Eric The Viking]

FWIW, Axminster re-badge Advent tapes. I think the Axy rules come from China, but I have one of their 1m ones and I like it (it is straight).

 

[Steve Maskery]

I have a Faithful 1m rule, it's OK but not a nice finish. I have an Axi 150mm, very nice, and a few 300mm, some better than others. One of them is very nice and if you can tell me where I have put it I would be very grateful.
For me, I like them to be finely etched and blackened (as opposed to just etched) so that they are easy to read, and the edges fettled nicely.

 

[lurker]

You put it in a safe place, Steve.

 

[Bm101]

Has Lurker been round lately Steve if pencils are anything to go by?

 

[Steve Maskery]

Jim, you have a reputation

 

[Phil Pascoe]

In the olden days when I had space one day I cleared one of my benches off - I found seven Stanley knives, eleven tape measures and forty one pencils. :lol:

 

[Bm101]

There are a few more back in stock. More a heads up for anyone who missed the thread originally. They don't seem to keep great numbers but I couldn't find a better price for four rulers anywhere. Obviously you can pay less for a single or dual deals. I jumped on Trevanion's link when first posted and I'm not entirely sure how I managed without them tbh. Two at least now live on the bench (top it's still not joined to the legs!) permanently. When you look at the prices of some woodworking gear these are a no brainer if you don't already have a rule or two. Funny. I have a couple of tools I have never really used because I was sure I'd need them. :roll: Live and learn.
The rules, which I never really thought I'd need I now use all the time. (hammer)
They are as good as others have said in manufacturing terms versus price point to my limited experience at least.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292063127957

Cheers
Chris

 

[Bodgers]

Me again with ruler issues.

Picked up a 1000mm steel ruler from screwfix today. Was very pleased with the quality and the markings were very clear. Bargain for £8. But then i realised its not straight. Has about a 1mm curve to it when compared against my Veritas straight edge.

So its going back.

Any recommendations for a 1000mm steel ruler? Preferably metric.

I'd like something similar to the screwfix one. About 30mm wide and 1mm thick. Stiffer rather than flexible.

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I think a Shinwa was recommended to you previously

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[transatlantic]

Me again with ruler issues.

Picked up a 1000mm steel ruler from screwfix today. Was very pleased with the quality and the markings were very clear. Bargain for £8. But then i realised its not straight. Has about a 1mm curve to it when compared against my Veritas straight edge.

So its going back.

Any recommendations for a 1000mm steel ruler? Preferably metric.

I'd like something similar to the screwfix one. About 30mm wide and 1mm thick. Stiffer rather than flexible.

Sent from my SM-J510FN using Tapatalk

I think a Shinwa was recommended to you previously

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Yes - but the Shinwa ones are very thin and flexible, which didn't meet the requirements. I have since purchased a 150mm and 300mm Shinwa which I am very happy with.

 

[transatlantic]

There are a few more back in stock. More a heads up for anyone who missed the thread originally. They don't seem to keep great numbers but I couldn't find a better price for four rulers anywhere. Obviously you can pay less for a single or dual deals. I jumped on Trevanion's link when first posted and I'm not entirely sure how I managed without them tbh. Two at least now live on the bench (top it's still not joined to the legs!) permanently. When you look at the prices of some woodworking gear these are a no brainer if you don't already have a rule or two. Funny. I have a couple of tools I have never really used because I was sure I'd need them. :roll: Live and learn.
The rules, which I never really thought I'd need I now use all the time. (hammer)
They are as good as others have said in manufacturing terms versus price point to my limited experience at least.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292063127957

Cheers
Chris

Definately excellent for the money.

My only criticism would be the 0.5 mm markings. Makes navigating the 1mm markings difficult as they're the same length and colour.

 

[Bodgers]

Me again with ruler issues.

Picked up a 1000mm steel ruler from screwfix today. Was very pleased with the quality and the markings were very clear. Bargain for £8. But then i realised its not straight. Has about a 1mm curve to it when compared against my Veritas straight edge.

So its going back.

Any recommendations for a 1000mm steel ruler? Preferably metric.

I'd like something similar to the screwfix one. About 30mm wide and 1mm thick. Stiffer rather than flexible.

Sent from my SM-J510FN using Tapatalk

I think a Shinwa was recommended to you previously

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Yes - but the Shinwa ones are very thin and flexible, which didn't meet the requirements. I have since purchased a 150mm and 300mm Shinwa which I am very happy with.

The longer ones are much thicker.