Woodpecker's HEXSCALE RULES

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Mike Goetzke

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These look interesting to me. Maybe because I worked in the drafting department for two summers right out of high school. Anyone else see them?
 
I've sworn off buying the latest/greatest whatever on general principal, however these look useful enough I may break my vow.

I've got both the WP flat 2" and the edge rules in metric, both have shortcomings. With the flat rule the issue is the stop gauge thing doesn't extend fully under the rule and it's a pita sometime to get it to register properly. The edge rules, I just never reach for them.

I like how these stops fully wrap the rule. Also, being both metric/imperial, they are basically a simple conversion calculator for a guy who can't do the math on his fingers... [scratch chin]

Very tempted.

RMW
 
I ordered.  I actually find them useful after watching the video and price is not too bad
Metric/Imperial - check
Left to right, right to left and center scale - check
stop - check
Shows April 2023 ship date but usually they ship earlier
 
Richard/RMW said:
Also, being both metric/imperial, they are basically a simple conversion calculator for a guy who can't do the math on his fingers... [scratch chin]

Very tempted.

RMW
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One of my favorite features while I was writing the copy and doing the video. On the left to right scale, if you're reading inches you just roll it forward one time and you're looking at mms. On the right to left scale you roll it backwards one time. On the center scale you have to helicopter it, but that's the only switch that isn't nearly instant.
 
I ordered the 6" and 12" versions.  Looks like a useful tool given the easy conversions and centering feature.
 
I could see these replacing several separate measuring tools. I will probably get a set.

Seth
 
Even I bought two (not two sets)- although one is for my brother who has taken up woodworking at a later age.

Peter
 
As an Architect for 40 +years who still draws by hand, I rarely use a triangular scale even though that is what I used in school. I use flat scales. The amount of time rotating until you get to the right face just became too onerous.

My most used scale in the shop is a Bridge City 6" with left to right on one side and right to left on the other with 16th's and 32nd's indicated. It also has 32nd's engraved vertically on the end for height measurements. Otherwise one of 5 tape measures including a metric/imperial one works just fine.
 
Same.

I use a BR-6, esp. the nifty centering function for pretty much anything which it will reach for that doesn't merit getting out a set of calipers.

The saddle rules are neat though, and I'll probably add them to my next Lee Valley order.
 
I’d be a lot more interested if the scale was graduated in 1/32”. I like the sliding stop but I want something finer than mm’s.
 
If I were looking for this type of ruler, I would probably opt for something in stainless steel like this Incra version.
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/sho...MI_rXzuaaz_AIVl7fICh1oTgC7EAkYBSABEgI_BPD_BwE

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Hey - got my rules today but disappointed to find the ends of the rules are not red anodized like the ones you see in the videos on on their web site. Have to shoot them an e-mail.

(also, some of the edges are VERY sharp and may need some filing.)
 
Mike Goetzke said:
Hey - got my rules today but disappointed to find the ends of the rules are not red anodized like the ones you see in the videos on on their web site. Have to shoot them an e-mail.

(also, some of the edges are VERY sharp and may need some filing.)
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In the production update video, they show them with both anodized and raw polished aluminum ends. Towards the end when they say, "they're ready to head out the door" they all have raw polished ends. When they show the 12' extrusions the rules are cut from, they're anodized on the ends. I'm guessing they don't bother to alter the cut ends since the extrusions already come anodized.

I have a couple edge rules and I noticed they are also raw polished.
 
4nthony said:
Mike Goetzke said:
Hey - got my rules today but disappointed to find the ends of the rules are not red anodized like the ones you see in the videos on on their web site. Have to shoot them an e-mail.

(also, some of the edges are VERY sharp and may need some filing.)
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In the production update video, they show them with both anodized and raw polished aluminum ends. Towards the end when they say, "they're ready to head out the door" they all have raw polished ends. When they show the 12' extrusions the rules are cut from, they're anodized on the ends. I'm guessing they don't bother to alter the cut ends since the extrusions already come anodized.

I have a couple edge rules and I noticed they are also raw polished.
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Just saw the video. Guess it was a cheaper rout to make long sticks, anodize them, and cut to length. I now notice the edges are very sharp and will probably need filing. I have other (many other) WP tools that were anodized all over - even the ends.

I will let them know for sure but they are beautiful rules and will probably get over the issue as I use them.
 
I just received mine yesterday, startled with the overall size as I've used the traditional triangular draftsman scale for the last 50+ years. This thing is larger than I expected. But...I think it's good...I'm ok with the size.

As far as the naked ends go, I also think that's fine. Once you start to introduce a chamfer on anything, you start to disturb the measuring process. If you examine draftsman scales closely, the first measuring mark is offset from the end of the scale. In other words, you will not be able to butt the rule against a surface and measure because there is an offset.

The Woodpeckers rule works well because you can butt it up against an edge and not have to factor in the offset. Besides, if Woodpeckers anodized every naked area of this rule...the price would have to be marked up accordingly. I think they've done an admiral job of arriving at a solution that works for 90% of the people.

I'm happy with mine...and will probably order the 24" version at some time.
 
Mine are still on backorder, but I didn't order until almost the deadline, so that might have something to do with it.  Glad to hear they're starting to go out, though!
 
Cheese said:
I just received mine yesterday, startled with the overall size as I've used the traditional triangular draftsman scale for the last 50+ years. This thing is larger than I expected. But...I think it's good...I'm ok with the size.

As far as the naked ends go, I also think that's fine. Once you start to introduce a chamfer on anything, you start to disturb the measuring process. If you examine draftsman scales closely, the first measuring mark is offset from the end of the scale. In other words, you will not be able to butt the rule against a surface and measure because there is an offset.

The Woodpeckers rule works well because you can butt it up against an edge and not have to factor in the offset. Besides, if Woodpeckers anodized every naked area of this rule...the price would have to be marked up accordingly. I think they've done an admiral job of arriving at a solution that works for 90% of the people.

I'm happy with mine...and will probably order the 24" version at some time.
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I bought the set because I thought I'd gift my son with one or two of them but after seeing them that will be hard to do now.  [big grin]
 
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