I guess I am cheap
I use a regular scale and just ignore what number the scale has printed on it 
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| Author: | Michael Shaw [ Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:43 pm ] |
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I'm looking for a ruler that is used to measure from a center line out to the sides. It has a zero in the middle of the rule and and counts out on both sides of the zero to 6. So you can lay out lines from a center point on a board. I dont know what they are called. If I knew what you called them I would be able to find one on the web. |
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| Author: | letseatpaste [ Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:46 pm ] |
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Center finding rules |
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| Author: | Michael Shaw [ Tue Jul 04, 2006 1:53 pm ] |
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letseatpaste... thank you. Thats what I want. I feel like a dope that I couldn't figure out that was what they were called. |
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| Author: | Todd Rose [ Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:05 pm ] |
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Michael, I have the Incra centering rule, and love it. It has some features which I think you'd find make it more useful than the ones Woodcraft carries. I don't know how to create links in these posts, so you'll have to cut and paste this, but go to: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2096 |
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| Author: | Larry Davis [ Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:43 am ] |
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I second the Incra centering ruler. The tiny holes at each graduation point make it easy to mark precisely. |
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| Author: | Scott Thompson [ Wed Jul 05, 2006 4:24 am ] |
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Another idea I really like is the centering ruler with half scale underneath. The one drawback to it is that it only goes to 1/16 inches. http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11171 |
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| Author: | Michael Shaw [ Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:11 pm ] |
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Thanks for the link to the Incra. That does have some nice features. I'm gonna order one. Thanks Guys |
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| Author: | Michael McBroom [ Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:20 pm ] |
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I found a centering rule at a local art supply. Cost me a couple of bucks. What I like about it is it is clear plastic, so it's easier to see what it is I'm centering. Only measures to 1/16" though, but still you can get real close just eyeballing things. Graphics artists use them for layout work, I suppose. Best, Michael |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:21 am ] |
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I guess I am cheap I use a regular scale and just ignore what number the scale has printed on it
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