Woodpeckers Woodworking Rules are straighter, heavier, sit flatter, and are easier to handle than any others on the market. Add to that an engraving tolerance of ±.004" total accumulated error and we’re talking about the finest rules you can put in your workshop.
Each Woodworking Rule is machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and anodized for surface protection and appearance. Both edges of the rule are beveled 30° to reduce parallax error. The bright white laser-engraved scales have great contrast against the red anodized surface. Finger grooves are machined into the middle of the body to help position the rule. On the backside, there’s a relieved section in the middle to keep the edges lying perfectly flat on your work.
We have several different graduation layouts to meet your specific needs. Our most popular version has a left-to-right reading scale on one side and a centering scale on the other. The centering scale is just the ticket for jobs like locating drawer handles. The “0” mark is at the exact center of the rule, with the scale running in both directions from that point. It’s quick and easy to move the rule to locate center of a board and then to lay out equal spacing from that point.
Another popular layout available in our 24", 36" and 49-1/2" rules reads left-to-right on one side and right-to-left on the other. It’s perfect for measuring from your table saw rip fence to the blade. And if you work in both inch and metric measurements, there’s a 49-1/2" model with a left-to-right inch scale on one side and a left-to-right metric scale on the other.
The ends of the all the rules (except the 6") have a pair of precision-machined threaded holes in both ends. These allow you to mount two clever accessories to your rule. The Hook Stop gives you a compact physical reference for the end of the rule. It speeds up lay out work and improves accuracy, too. The newest accessory for the Woodworking Rules is the 45/90 Combo T. Attach this to your rule and you have an instant T-square. Even better, depress the button in the head and turn the base to a perfect 45°. You can leave it on permanently, or just add it when you need it. There’s also the Rule Stop, which clamps to the body of the Woodworking Rule anywhere you want it. It makes repetitive marking quick and easy. Rest assured, the product development team is hard at work on even more accessories to help you get the most out of your Woodworking Rules.
Our inch-graduated Woodworking Rules come in five sizes (6", 12", 24", 36" & 49-1/2"). We have metric-graduated Woodworking Rules in four sizes (300mm, 600mm, 900mm & 1200mm).
Like all Woodpeckers tools, the Woodworking Rules are precisely made and carefully inspected in Strongsville, Ohio, manufacturing facility (on the south side of the Cleveland metro area).
Additional Info
- **Precision Woodworking and Carpentry**: Ideal for ensuring accurate measurements and cuts in woodworking projects.
- **Furniture Making**: Use the centering scale for accurately locating drawer handles or hinges.
- **Cabinetry**: Perfect for measuring and aligning cabinet components with precision.
- **Crafts and DIY Projects**: Enhance the accuracy of your DIY crafts with precise measurements.
- **Layout Work**: Speed up and improve the accuracy of layout work with the Hook Stop accessory.
- **Creating T-Squares**: Attach the 45/90 Combo T to quickly transform the rule into a T-square for drawing or cutting at 90° and 45° angles.
- **Repetitive Marking**: Use the Rule Stop for consistent marking across multiple pieces.
- **Table Saw Work**: The left-to-right and right-to-left graduation layouts are perfect for measuring distances from the table saw rip fence to the blade.
- **Educational Workshops**: Teach precision and accuracy in measurements in educational settings like schools or workshops.
- **Professional and Hobbyist Woodworkers**: A must-have tool for both professionals aiming for perfection and hobbyists looking to improve their craft.
- **Metalworking**: Although designed for woodworking, the precision and durability also make it suitable for some metalworking measurements.
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