I appreciate a finely made tool as much as the next guy. But the best measuring tool I have is the one that I have on me when I need it.
For that reason, I appreciate the General 6" pocket ruler. It is perfectly accurate, slim and carries so easily carried I forget I have it on me. One end is rounded to avoid tearing a pocket. It has a pocket clip that doubles as a depth gage.
It measures "0" at the end of the ruler so I can take dimensions directly off the end.
The final advantage is that it costs $2.99 from Amazon (delivered).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004T7SW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Although the Incra-style ability to draw lines across a panel reads well, I never found it as practical as advertises. I much prefer making three marks and using a long straight edge to draw the lines. I find it more accurate and the line is generally more evenly drawn.
For that reason, I appreciate the General 6" pocket ruler. It is perfectly accurate, slim and carries so easily carried I forget I have it on me. One end is rounded to avoid tearing a pocket. It has a pocket clip that doubles as a depth gage.
It measures "0" at the end of the ruler so I can take dimensions directly off the end.
The final advantage is that it costs $2.99 from Amazon (delivered).
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004T7SW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Although the Incra-style ability to draw lines across a panel reads well, I never found it as practical as advertises. I much prefer making three marks and using a long straight edge to draw the lines. I find it more accurate and the line is generally more evenly drawn.
