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  1. 28th November 2005, 11:44 PM #1
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    Default Folding rules

    Does anyone know a source for folding wooden carpenters rules, as once used by every carpenter before the introduction of tape measures? I have an old fashioned builder relative wishing to purchase some.
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  3. 29th November 2005, 09:10 AM #2
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    You see them on ebay from time to time.

    I don't think anybody makes them out of wood anymore. I could be wrong about that though.
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    Don't let him buy the plastic ones. I got one from Bumlies last week and first time I used it the joint broke. Can salvage and use for scale on router table etc, but not worth 10 cents nor the trip back to refund.
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    I bought a Stanley plastic one a couple of years ago.

    It's still going strong although I'm more likely to use a steel rule than to reach for it.
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    Just happened on this one, looks a lovely tool:

    http://www.hansbrunnertools.gil.com....bonerule-3.jpg
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    Garrett Wade (US) have them, in Imperial of course! Try:
    http://www.garrettwade.com/shopping/...oductID=106070

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Mac
    Garrett Wade (US) have them, in Imperial of course! Try:
    http://www.garrettwade.com/shopping/...oductID=106070

    Cheers,
    At $17.95 US, not a bad price. Shipping shouldn't be too much either.

    Pity that they don't have a bigger picture though.
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    Just happen to have this one in my possesion from my days in the building/joinery game.
    Genuine boxwood made in England Rabone Model No. 1380 3' folding rule.

    Am open to offers.
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    I bought one at a garage sale for $2 the other day. Same as Termite's.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Termite
    Genuine boxwood made in England Rabone Model No. 1380 3' folding rule.

    Am open to offers.
    $2 plus P&P
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