Woodpecker items in metric? Weigh in!

[Wood_Junkie]

This was on their weekly email.

Thought I'd throw it out here since many of our US members have adopted (to some extent) metric in their woodworking.

From Woodpeckers email:
"We're thinking about offering metric T-Squares, 12x8 Precision Squares, Woodworking Rules and Story Sticks. Good or bad idea? Would you buy one? Please reply if you care to share your opinion. "
mailroom@woodpeck.com

For any galoots or luddites that aren't aware of Woodpeckers:  http://www.woodpeck.com/

 

[GPowers]

I sent them an e-mail asking for Metric layout tools.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Leland]

Below is an email I sent to Woodpecker back in March of this year about this very thing.

Maybe they are getting the clue!  Or at least looking for other avenues for products.  I love their products, but have been reluctant to buy anything not metric since I started buying Festool and saw the ease of metrics use in woodworking.

And the more people ask about them, the more likely that they will do it.

Forwarding my original email back to them again as a reminder that there is demand.

Leland

Currently, we do not.  We may do some limited runs of that version.  If you
are an eclub member of ours, you will be the first to know. 

Justin
Woodpeckers, Inc
justink@woodpeck.com

---------- Original Message -----------
From: "mailroom"
To: "justin"
Sent: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:41:06 -0400
Subject: Fw: Story Stick and others - Metric?

> ---------- Forwarded Message -----------
> From: "Leland"
> To:
> Sent: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:36:31 -0700
> Subject: Story Stick and others - Metric?
>
> Guys, does your Story Stick and other items like your Woodworking
> Rules come in metric?  I would like to purchase them, but would
> rather have them in metric.
>
> I am progressively moving that direction with a lot of my work, especially
> with the euro style cabinetry work I have been doing as of late, and
> metric items would be a great addition to your line.  And I think
> they would also do great in Canada.
>
> Just my thought.
>
> Please let me know.
>
> Thanks
>
> Leland
> ------- End of Forwarded Message -------
------- End of Original Message -------

 

[Sean_C_G]

Woodpecker makes another line, Pinnacle, for Woodcraft, which is identical to the Woodpecker products, but with a different logo, and black in finish instead of red. I bought a pair of Metric Story Sticks from Woodcraft about a year ago. If you compare them to the Woodpecker Story Sticks, you'll see what I mean. I don't remember seeing any other Pinnacle products (Squares, etc.) in metric. I don't know if the original poster was looking for the story sticks, but it does show that Woodpecker has done something in metric, albeit under another trade name.

EDIT: Just to give you another example of the Pinnacle/Woodpecker connection, here is the Pinnacle Precision Square, while here is the Woodpeck Precision Square. I also have this square, in Woodpeck livery, and am very happy with it.  

ANOTHER EDIT: Leland, I just re-read your post, I can tell you that the metric story sticks are really, really nice. Hope this info helps you. It's curious that Woodpeck wouldn't have told you about Pinnacle, no? Whatever the reason, they make great products, no matter what the brand name is.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Just to clarify, "Pinnacle" is Woodcraft's own line, and seems to be stuff they simply re-brand (vs. WoodRiver which is of their own making.. so speak). 
Many of the Pinnacle items are from Woodpeckers.  But many are from other makers.  Turning tools is another major "Pinnacle" re-branding in Woodcraft.

 

[Sean_C_G]

Just to clarify, "Pinnacle" is Woodcraft's own line, and seems to be stuff they simply re-brand (vs. WoodRiver which is of their own making.. so speak). 
Many of the Pinnacle items are from Woodpeckers.  But many are from other makers.  Turning tools is another major "Pinnacle" re-branding in Woodcraft.

Good point, but the point still stands that Woodpecker can (and has) made metric products, the metric story stick for Pinnacle being one of them.

 

[jimbo51]

Would the metric line be sold as Woodpeckre?

 

[GPowers]

Woodpecker also makes stuff for Sears and Kreg.

 

[Leland]

Thanks Sean!!!

Now if Woodcraft would pick up the rest of Woodpecker's rulers in metric, it would be great.

 

[Sparktrician]

Would the metric line be sold as Woodpeckre?

Only in Canada... 

[big grin] [big grin] [big grin]

 

[Sean_C_G]

I got my latest Woodpeckers Inc. e-mail yesterday, and this was at the bottom of it:

AND THE WINNER IS...
Actually about 50/50 with regards to "want metric tools" or "don't want metric tools". Even more interesting is the creativity of the responses. All I can say is thanks. What a hoot!
We have a hand full of 24" (600mm) T-Squares in stock right now. They aren't available on our site yet however if you'd like one, shoot me an email or call the office (800) 752-0725. They're the same price as the imperial version, $109.99. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[CO_JCD]

Well, Woodpecker items are certainly available in metric in the UK in their usual red.

Here is a link to the metric Story Stick:

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/marking-&-measuring/rules-&-straight-edges/STRYSTK36WM/story-stick---metric

John

 

[Sean_C_G]

Nice! For this side of the pond:

Metric Story Stick

Metric T Square

 

[GPowers]

Sure would like a METRIC 1281 square from Woodpecker. I know as soon as i spend the 80 bucks for an imperial one Woodpecker will release a Metric one.

 

[Wonderwino]

Received from Woodpekers a few days ago:

NEW 900mm STORY STICK
When you're doing repetitive work a story stick can be indispensible. You can easily make one from scrap however the accuracy of the marks will be no better than the tape measure used to lay them out. The Woodpeckers Story Stick features two laser engraved scales, one with standard metric spacing starting at zero from either end and on the opposite side, a center scale with zero in the middle. It comes with four steel tabs complete with a pencil slot, v-notch and a scale window plus a machined one inch stop. Made in U.S.A. Ships in 48 hours.
Part # Description Sale Special
STRYSTK-900W NEW 900mm Story Stick $34.99 $32.99
http://www.woodpeck.com/storystick900mm.html

NEW 600mm PRECISION WOODWORKING T-SQUARE
Whether it's the precisely spaced 1mm holes, the 35 degree beveled edges or the solid feel, you're going to like this tool. Our precision machined T-squares continue to be one of the most popular measuring tools we make. This new one is graduated in metric and the holes are spaced 2mm apart. The micro-fine 1mm holes fit any standard or mechanical pencil. The handle is stepped to keep it resting solidly on your work piece. Comes in a fitted wall mountable case. Made in U.S.A. Ships in 48 hours.
Part # Description Sale Special
TS-600 New 600mm T-Square $109.99 $99.99
http://www.woodpeck.com/tsquare600mm.html

 

[lambeater]

Why don't they just put both scales on everything and call it done!!!

Lambeater

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Received from Woodpekers a few days ago:

.......

NEW 600mm PRECISION WOODWORKING T-SQUARE
Whether it's the precisely spaced 1mm holes, the 35 degree beveled edges or the solid feel, you're going to like this tool. Our precision machined T-squares continue to be one of the most popular measuring tools we make. This new one is graduated in metric and the holes are spaced 2mm apart. The micro-fine 1mm holes fit any standard or mechanical pencil. The handle is stepped to keep it resting solidly on your work piece. Comes in a fitted wall mountable case. Made in U.S.A. Ships in 48 hours.
Part # Description Sale Special
TS-600 New 600mm T-Square $109.99 $99.99
http://www.woodpeck.com/tsquare600mm.html

So its effectively accurate to the nearest 2mm???  Not gonna get my $99.99 [sad].

 

[mouppe]

Received from Woodpekers a few days ago:

.......

NEW 600mm PRECISION WOODWORKING T-SQUARE
Whether it's the precisely spaced 1mm holes, the 35 degree beveled edges or the solid feel, you're going to like this tool. Our precision machined T-squares continue to be one of the most popular measuring tools we make. This new one is graduated in metric and the holes are spaced 2mm apart. The micro-fine 1mm holes fit any standard or mechanical pencil. The handle is stepped to keep it resting solidly on your work piece. Comes in a fitted wall mountable case. Made in U.S.A. Ships in 48 hours.
Part # Description Sale Special
TS-600 New 600mm T-Square $109.99 $99.99
http://www.woodpeck.com/tsquare600mm.html

So its effectively accurate to the nearest 2mm???   Not gonna get my $99.99 [sad].

The fact that the holes are 2mm apart is not the same thing as being accurate to 2mm. Also, the two rows of holes are staggered, so effectively there is a hole per millimetre.

If you wanted holes spaced more closely together, Incra make an 6", 12" and an 18" T-rule, and a 150mm T-rule.

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Just a PSA... Woodpeckers is currently doing a 10% off sale.  Coupon code is 'SAVE10'.  

Doesn't apply to clearance items, but does stack with most sale prices.

So a 900mm story stick comes down to $29.69 (+shipping)

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Thanks Richard!  I wasn't aware that there are two rows of holes.  Much better.

My understanding is that Incra widely markets a variety of metric tools in Europe, Canada, etc. but not in the US.  The only metric t-rule I have been able to find here is the 12 inch/305 mm rule, which is awkwardly long for me.