Thread: U.S. members: 1 meter steel ruler

Howdy Rick,

Did you talk to Duckworks about the broken tape. They have good customer service so might find some way of fixing the problem. They would value the feedback too as they would look for an alternative supplier if it happens consistently.

By the way there is a general metric discussion here too - https://www.woodworkforums.com/f169/re-using-metric-system-usa-getting-tape-measures-70285
MIK

There are a number of suppliers in the US.

Snap-on tools also Amazon etc ... but google with a dollar sign in the search field normally flushes out places selling things.

http://www.google.com/search?q=meter+metric+tape+rule+$

Thanks MIK.


Didn't know that about the $ sign in the search. I'm finding what I need now.

I am going to contact Duckworks and let them know. What little I have dealt with them, they seem like good folks over there.

Go to the local drafting supply house and get an "engineering" ruler. These are much higher quality and this is a common size, so likely in stock.

Originally Posted by Rick_Tatum

Thanks MIK.


Didn't know that about the $ sign in the search. I'm finding what I need now.

I am going to contact Duckworks and let them know. What little I have dealt with them, they seem like good folks over there.

The $ sign just means that there is usually a price on the page. So when you are looking for prices and real availability it is a good little trick.

MIK

I hadn't thought of a drafting supply house. There is one very near me, I'll stop by after work this afternoon. I emailed Duckworks about the tape measure. Sandra replied and said they would have a replacement in the priority mail today. Great service and a pleasure to do business with folks like that.

Stopped by the drafting supply place and they didn't have one. The owner said he couldn't recall anyone ever asking for one. Can you believe that?

I'm not sure what kind of drafting supplies they carry, but I have several nice, stainless steel rules of various lengths all from a drafting supply outfit near here.

Try artist supply stores. Also the local university or collage student book store will probably have them too.

Originally Posted by PAR

I'm not sure what kind of drafting supplies they carry, but I have several nice, stainless steel rules of various lengths all from a drafting supply outfit near here.

Try artist supply stores. Also the local university or collage student book store will probably have them too.

Instead of running all over trying to track one down, I ordered one online, and paid too much money.

Be careful Rick, a USite doing things in metric, you are going to get deported,

Ron

Stanley LeverLock, 8m/26', 30-824. Built like a locomotive. Probably got it at Lowes or Home Depot.

Cheers,
Joe

Not much trouble finding a tape measure...and Duckworks is replacing the broken one. It is the elusive 1 meter steel rule that I've had trouble tracking down . Duckworks has an aluminum rule for cheep, but I've found those to be not nearly as durable as a good steel rule.

Originally Posted by joe greiner

Stanley LeverLock, 8m/26', 30-824. Built like a locomotive. Probably got it at Lowes or Home Depot.

Cheers,
Joe

well american people i guess you dont have metric so i guess wood be a hassle.here in auistralia WE HAVE HAD METRIC FOR AGES SO MAYBE HUNT ONE OF OURS AND SEE WHAT it costs

We have metric of course, but we don't use it very well. https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/celtic-knot-re-visited-82205 (#4)<---

Cheers,
Joe