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Metric rulers
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 5:59 pm
by edbanas
I have built 3 electric and one acoustic guitar. I am having fun and often frustrated [thanks for the help John ... he is wonderful]. I am starting to build a classical guitar. All of the other guitars have been kits. I am now starting with a pile of raw wood from an old friend who is a luthier. The wood is 50+years old and sings! Cut to the chase..... has anyone purchased and used a scale that is at least 320mm long that they would recommend? The scale for the classical I am going to (try to) build is 628.65 mm. I have looked on line and have not been satisfied with the search results. Thank you in advance for your help. I am looking for a solid/stiff rule, but I will appreciate anything anyone can suggest. Thank you.
Re: Metric rulers
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:09 pm
by MaineGeezer
If you're willing to spend upwards of 50 bucks,
https://www.mcmaster.com/rulers/system- ... th~450-mm/ has some possibilities.
Re: Metric rulers
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:46 pm
by Stray Feathers
The Lee Valley US site has them, some very affordable, and Starrett for less than $50:
https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/search# ... Results=25
I have found pretty significant discrepancies in some stationery store "rulers" so it pays to buy a good one.There is an earlier thread here:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8283&p=46426#p46426 Bruce W.
Re: Metric rulers
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 11:42 am
by tippie53
this opens a door for learning something. There is a difference between a SCALE and a RULER
rulers are in general a measuring device but not alway accurate
A SCALE is.
so you want to get a scale.
Re: Metric rulers
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:55 pm
by P R D
I have used Taylor Toolworks blemished/cosmetic seconds for PEC rulers at a reasonable cost.
Re: Metric rulers
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2022 1:12 pm
by carld05
+1 for Taylor Toolworks rules.