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Shop Measurement

Tape Measures and Rules

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Tape Measures

Usually 1/16 and 1/32 graduations.

Use the hook to read from the end.

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Machinists Rules

Fractional Rules

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Machinists Rules

Decimal Inch Rules - NOTE: this is not metric rules (mm shown for reference)

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Metric Machinists Rule

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Example

1 ΒΌ or 1.25 inches

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Example

1 5/16 or

1.3125

Of course there are not that many significant figures.

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Example:

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Example

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Example - Metric Rule

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Example - Metric Rule