Woodpecker Paolini pocket rules

[Sparktrician]

Any disadvantage to combo over having a separate metric and separate imperial?

I look at it more as an advantage than a disadvantage in that it's easier to NOT make a scale-related mistake. 

 

[sancho57]

What makes you think that yo cannot do that with any other rule? It does not have to be aligned on the horizontal.

Regards from Perth

Derek

well dont buy one if you dont find value in it.

Im not here to sell you on it

 

[daddyscott2001]

I bought the aluminum 6" version a few years ago when they offered it.  To me, it is one of the most handy little measuring devices to keep handy in my shop apron.  The advantage to me is that it is small enough to fit in a pocket, yet handle the vast majority of my measuring/marking needs when I am playing in the woodshop.  I like the notch for the pencil and the quickly adjustable stop for marking my lines. 

There may be better tools for a job, there may be cheaper tools for a specific job.  But as an all around handy measuring/marking tool I can keep in the pocket of my apron, I am very happy with mine!

I will buy some of the stainless ones (still haven't decided which ones yet - combo marked or individual sets) as I have dropped my aluminum one a couple of time and dinged up the corner.  I will also order a couple to give to my son and my nephew as i think they are that handy!

The best tool is the one you actually use!!

 

[Alanbach]

[member=14103]daddyscott2001[/member] - once you get your new ones you should send your dinged up aluminum one back to them. I have heard that they are terrific about repairing damage. Just check into it.

 

[daddyscott2001]

[member=66185]Alanbach[/member] thank you!  It isn't that bad yet, but I'm sure I will drop it some more!!    I will keep that in mind, thank you!

 

[derekcohen]

What makes you think that yo cannot do that with any other rule? It does not have to be aligned on the horizontal.

Regards from Perth

Derek

well dont buy one if you dont find value in it.

Im not here to sell you on it

Like others, I like marking tools. Sometimes it does not take much persuading to buy one!

On the other hand, the temptation can also make us stop thinking how we use tools, and many on offer are a solution looking for a problem.

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[peter halle]

[member=4358]derekcohen[/member] , the woodworking field is indeed with many items that are designed for the 1% usage and also impulse buying.

I appreciate your input.

That being said I might consider the pocket rule even though I have so many internal personal issues with the company producing them.

Peter

 

[Cheese]

That being said I might consider the pocket rule even though I have so many internal personal issues with the company producing them.

Well that’s an interesting statement Peter as I’ve always considered WP to be rather like a kindered spirit to Festool. They’re both locally owned, quirky, family controlled manufacturing facilities that do have their own very strange marketing strategies from the Woodpeckers One Time Tool to the Festool “let’s eliminate all aluminum cutting options on all of our saws for the USA”, and while we’re at it, let’s eliminate the accessories for the 1010 router to boot.

Weird indeed.

 

[sancho57]

mine came in the mail yesterday. I ordered the set. I did call and requested they changed my order to stainless rather than Aluminum. However my order was the aluminum ones.

No biggie to me, they didnt charge the difference so Im good.

they looked very well made took them and hung them on my WC.

Will use them on my current project

 

[Alanbach]

I got my 6” stainless combo in the mail yesterday as well. It came much sooner than I expected which is great.

 

[threesixright]

Woodpecker finally brought the Paolini pocket rule back and it’s now a permanent part of their line:
https://www.woodpeck.com/ppr-2019.html

I’ve wanted one of these for a while but can’t choose between Stainless Steal or Aluminum. I’m leaning towards the SS because it’s thinner.

Feedback from those who already have one would be appreciated.

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dusty.tools

They sure look handy. But for 50 USD shipping (EU) [eek] and another ~ 30-40 USD import tax. No thank you.

 

[Holzhacker]

I bought two of these last time they were a one time tool; 6" and 12". I was thrilled they came out and thought they would be heavily used tools. Hasn't worked out that way though. The 12" I gave to another carpenter friend. The 6" I could have really used a couple days ago while working on some stairs but don't know where it is.
I've got a bunch of woodpecker items I use regularly. Really thought Paolini rules would have been one of them but just not so. I've wondered if I made jewelry boxes or small stuff like that maybe they would have been more handy.

 

[synosure]

I got these the last time they came out. Love them, but get the SS. The red aluminum is too thick, too heavy, and dents far too easily. My Starrett 100mm double square remains my most-used small measurement tool, though. That's what actually never leaves my pocket. The Paolini pocket rules are just for when I need small(ish) measurements that are beyond the reach of the Starrett

 

[travisj]

I’m glad people are getting theirs, but I ordered close to the end of the window.  My stainless combo set is scheduled to ship the end of May.

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