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07-27-2009, 08:54 AM
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#1 | | So what kinds of tips and tricks do you have for a folding rule? Name: Christopheralan City: Trenton State: NC County: Jones Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 31  07-27-2009, 08:54 AM
So I just got a new folding rule after thinking about it for months. What can you tell me about tips, tricks, uses, do's and dont's? I am eager to know. Thanks! | | Views: 392 | |
07-27-2009, 06:32 PM
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Name: Reggie City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.03 over 180 days | Re: So what kinds of tips and tricks do you have for a folding rule?
IMHO, it's THE most accurate thing you can use.  Tape measure ends inevitably come loose.  Folder is also good for inside measurments. Also good for reaching up and measuring without having to climb on something.  I'm old school on this one. I like my 6' Lufkin!
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07-27-2009, 06:57 PM
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Name: Rob City: Hendersonville State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 67 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.88 over 180 days | Re: So what kinds of tips and tricks do you have for a folding rule?
I just bought a 6' Lufkin Red End with sliding brass extensions in mint condition for $3 at a tag sale. Best tip: Don't put it in your back pocket and sit on it. I agree that they are quite accurate -- a little paraffin on the joints once a year and they'll last for years and years.
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07-27-2009, 08:52 PM
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Name: dick cunningham City: Apex State: NC County: Chatham Join Date: Jul 2006 Age: 69 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.79 over 180 days | Re: So what kinds of tips and tricks do you have for a folding rule?
Best rule you can get, easy to use great for any type work. don't sit on them, I have
4 that I use all the time, but the one I use the most is the red end reverse it lays flat.
dick
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07-27-2009, 10:01 PM
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Name: Randy City: Clyde State: NC County: Haywood Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.65 over 180 days | Re: So what kinds of tips and tricks do you have for a folding rule?
Lufkin red end rulers have been my mainstay in measuring since the early 80's. The single brass extension is the #X46, and you're lucky you can find a double brass slide #X46X that has a brass extension on each end; Lufkin stopped making those several years ago. They also make an 8' version #X48. I don't have any real tricks or tips that have not been mentioned, just take careful care of them. Like Rob said, carrying them around in your back pocket is handy, but wears the paint and numbers off, not to mention what sitting on them does for the integrity and accuracy. I carry mine in the side pocket of my fatigues. Always keep them dry. I've always just used 3-in-1 oil on the joints, although like Rob said, parafin, wax or even graphite would collect less dust and trash. The only tip I may have is keep them away from kids, while growing up my boys probably broke 20 folding rules for me.
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07-27-2009, 11:39 PM
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Name: Jim Campbell City: Hillsborough State: NC County: Orange Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 39 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: So what kinds of tips and tricks do you have for a folding rule?
Adding some icing flowers on the cake others have iced before me, you can add this to it. http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/f...le-flip-22782/
When I "discovered" the flip feature, it cemented my folding rule in the coveted top pocket of my shop apron.
Welcome to the club!
Jim
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07-28-2009, 09:44 AM
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Name: Jeff City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: May 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 1.98 over 180 days | Re: So what kinds of tips and tricks do you have for a folding rule?
Reading that old post makes me want to go out and replace my folding rule I broke years ago...
YAY! A reason to go to Lowes!
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