Steel Rules, Ruler Stops

Steel Rules(up to 6000 mm), Ruler Stops

Steel rules, also called rulers, are essential in any shop when accuracy matters. Steel rules are inherently more accurate than folding rules because they are made in one piece and so avoid the inaccuracies, however small, which are inherent in folding rules because of the to play in their hinges. The requirements for accuracy in steel rules vary greatly, however, and the range of products varies likewise.

Steel rules come in rigid and flexible versions. While their primary purpose is accurate measurement, they can also be used as guides for laying out lines, and if rigid enough, for cutting. The thinner, more flexible rules can also be used to measure rounded or cambered work.

The differences in the prices of rules result from the various production methods, which also determine accuracy and legibility. Most rules are made by cutting the required length from a roll of band spring steel, with etched graduations. Rules made by this method are adequate for most applications and reasonably priced.

Higher-priced rules are cut, not stamped, from plate steel (stamping would cause the material to warp), and the edges are ground. Graduations are machined, much deeper than etched graduations, longer-lasting, and easier to read in poor light.

We carry two product lines:

1. Steel rules made by STARRETT in the USA are made from high-quality steel to the highest standards of precision. STARRETT machine-divided rules provide uniformity of line width and depth. Graduations are generally deeper than in cheaper, photo-engraved rules and will last longer. The numbering size is distinctive and more readable than in ordinary rules. The rules are satin-chrome finished for easier reading and rust resistance.

2. Our steel rules made in Germany are made of stainless spring steel, accuracy +-0.5 mm per 1m; +-0.7 mm per 2m; +-0.9 mm per 3m; +-1.3 mm per 5m. Photo-engraved (etched) markings on a satin surface provide glare-free reading.

You need only determine which rule from those shown below is most suitable for your purposes.

Click pictures for enlargements!

STARRETT Steel Rule
This steel rule is spring tempered with satin chrome finish for better readability. Graduations on four edges. Limited flexibility due to the thickness of 1.2 mm. Enlargement

Length	Width/Thickness	Graduation 1st side	Graduation 2nd side	Order nr.	Price
150 mm	19 x 1.2 mm	mm and 1/2 mm from left to right	mm and 1/2 mm from right to left	306440	^✱€ 14.20
300 mm	25.4 x 1.2 mm	mm and 1/2 mm from left to right	mm and 1/2 mm from right to left	306450	^✱€ 27.20
500 mm	29 x 1.2 mm	mm and 1/2 mm from left to right	mm and 1/2 mm from right to left	306451	^✱€ 52.20
1000 mm	32 x 1.2 mm	mm and 1/2 mm from left to right	mm and 1/2 mm from right to left	306452	^✱€ 139.00

STARRETT Steel Rule with End Graduation
This steel rule is spring tempered with satin chrome finish for better readability. Graduations on four edges plus end graduations which are useful for measuring depth, width of shoulders, recesses.

Length	Width/Thickness	Graduation 1st side	Graduation 2nd side	Order nr.	Price
150 mm	19 x 1.2 mm	mm and 1/2 mm from left to right additionally mm at the ends	mm and 1/2 mm from right to left	306441	^✱€ 16.20

STARRETT Narrow Steel Rule
This narrow steel rule is spring tempered with satin chrome finish for better readability. Graduations on two edges.

Length	Width/Thickness	Graduation 1st side	Graduation 2nd side	Order nr.	Price
150 mm	4.8 x 1.2 mm	mm from left to right	mm and 1/2 mm from left to right	306442	^✱€ 10.50

STARRETT full flexible Steel Rule
This steel rule is full flexible with satin chrome finish for better readability. Graduations on three edges.

Length	Width/Thickness	Graduation 1st side	Graduation 2nd side	Order nr.	Price
150 mm	12.7 x 0.4 mm	mm and 1/2 mm from left to right	1/2 mm from left to right	306445	^✱€ 14.00
300 mm	12.7 x 0.4 mm	mm and 1/2 mm from left to right	1/2 mm from left to right	306446	^✱€ 23.00

SHINWA Metric Steel Rulers
The graduation of these Japanese made steel rules is engraved, decimal numbers are red (1500 and 2000 mm rule: each 500 mm numbers are red). They come with a satin chrome finish for better readability and rust resistance. The back side is covered with a conversion table mm-inch and a tap drill table.
Detail of 150 mm and 300 mm long rule
Detail of 600 mm and 1000 mm long rule
Detail of 1500 mm and 2000 mm long rule
All sizes

Length	Width/Thickness	Graduation 1st side	Graduation 2nd side	Order nr.	Price
150 mm	15 x 0.5 mm	1/2 mm and mm from left to right	Conversion table mm-inch Tap drill table	310300	^✱€ 3.90
300 mm	25 x 1 mm	1/2 mm and mm from left to right	Conversion table mm-inch Tap drill table	310301	^✱€ 8.50
600 mm	30 x 1.2 mm	1/2 mm and mm from left to right	Conversion table mm-inch Tap drill table	310302	^✱€ 15.90
1000 mm	35 x 1,5 mm	1/2 mm and mm from left to right	Conversion table mm-inch Tap drill table	310303	^✱€ 29.90
1500 mm	40 x 2 mm	mm, 1/2 mm only over the first 100 mm, Detail from left to right	Conversion table mm-inch Tap drill table	310304	^✱€ 119.90
2000 mm	40 x 2 mm	mm, 1/2 mm only over the first 100 mm, Detail from left to right	Conversion table mm-inch Tap drill table	310305	^✱€ 169.90
1500 and 2000 mm long rules we ship with UPS only!

SHINWA Metric Steel Rules - with Ruler Stop
The graduation of these Japanese made steel rules is engraved, decimal numbers are red. They come with a satin chrome finish for better readability and rust resistance. The back side is covered with a conversion table mm-inch and a tap drill table. More ...

Length	Width/Thickness	Graduation 1st side	Graduation 2nd side	Order nr.	Price
150 mm	15 x 0.5 mm	1/2 mm and mm from left to right	Conversion table mm-inch Tap drill table	309607	^✱€ 12.20
300 mm	25 x 1 mm	1/2 mm and mm from left to right	Conversion table mm-inch Tap drill table	309608	^✱€ 17.50

Ruler Stops for Shinwa steel rules
These ruler stops fit only Shinwa steel rules or other rules with exaxtly the same sizes in width and thickness. Steel rule NOT included

for	Width	Order nr.	Price
Steel rule 150 mm	15 mm	310310	^✱€ 8.50
Steel rule 300 mm	20 mm	310311	^✱€ 9.50
Steel rule 600 mm	20 mm	310312	^✱€ 13.50
Steel rule 1000 mm	20 mm	310313	^✱€ 14.50
Steel rule 1500 + 2000 mm	20 mm	310314	^✱€ 29.50

STARRETT Key Seat Clamps
These key seat clamps convert steel rules, combination square blades and straight edges into key seat rules for laying out keyways and scribing parallel lines on round work. They can be easily attached or removed. Made of steel, case hardened, and accurately ground, size 25.4 x 11 mm (1 in. x 7/16 in.), slot for steel rule 2.8 mm. Made by Starrett.
Steel rule NOT included!
Order nr. 306453

Price für ein Paar ^✱€ 62.50

VERITAS Ruler Stop
The Veritas ruler stop increases the usefulness of a metal ruler by providing a solid reference point. It is ideal for setting saw fences, repeat cuts, etc.

To use, slide the stop over the ruler end and tighten it at the desired position. The notched post at the tip of the brass adjustment screw allows even the thinnest rulers to be clamped securely; it will not mar the ruler edge. Repositioning is fast and easy. The stop's anodized aluminum body is contoured to fit comfortably between thumb and forefinger, with raised ridges for a better grip.

Accommodates rulers from 7/8 in. to 1-1/8 in. (22.2 mm to 28.5 mm) wide and up to 0.05 in. (1.2 mm) thick, the typical dimensions of rulers in the 12 in. to 24 in. length range. At 1 in. wide by about 2-1/4 (25.4 x 57 mm) in long (including the adjustment screw), this tool is as compact as it is useful. Please check the size of your ruler before ordering!
Steel rule NOT included.
Order nr. 307843

Price ^✱€ 14.90

Standard Steel Rules made in Germany

The steel rules made in Germany are made of stainless spring steel, accuracy +-0.5 mm per 1 m; +-0.7 mm per 2 m; +-0.9 mm per 3 m; +-1.3 mm per 5 m. Photo-engraved (etched) markings on a satin surface provide glare-free reading.

Before ordering please check the reading direction you need. We carry rules to read from left zu right and rules to read from right to left!

Steel rule made in Germany, to read from the left to the right (standard); mm-graduation on both edges, backside plain, flexible
The steel rules in this table from 500 mm to 3000 mm are marked with the EC Code. These sizes only confirm to EC class II.

Length	Width/Thickness	Order nr.	Price
100 mm	13 x 0.5 mm	304199	^✱€ 2.70
150 mm	13 x 0.5 mm	304200	^✱€ 2.80
200 mm	13 x 0.5 mm	304201	^✱€ 2.90
300 mm	13 x 0.5 mm	304202	^✱€ 3.80
500 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304203	^✱€ 5.50
1000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304204	^✱€ 15.00
2000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304206	^✱€ 22.90
2500 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304207	^✱€ 38.90
3000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304208	^✱€ 49.90
4000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304223	^✱€ 69.90
5000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304209	^✱€ 99.00
6000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304221	^✱€ 136.70

Steel rule made in Germany, to read from the right to the left (for lefthanders or special use); mm-graduation on both edges, backside plain, flexible.
The steel rules in this table from 500 mm to 3000 mm are marked with the EC Code. These sizes only confirm to EC class II.

Length	Width/Thickness	Order nr.	Price
100 mm	13 x 0.5 mm	304215	^✱€ 2.70
150 mm	13 x 0.5 mm	304210	^✱€ 2.80
200 mm	13 x 0.5 mm	304211	^✱€ 2.90
300 mm	13 x 0.5 mm	304212	^✱€ 3.80
500 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304213	^✱€ 5.50
1000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304214	^✱€ 15.00
2000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304216	^✱€ 22.90
2500 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304217	^✱€ 38.90
3000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304218	^✱€ 49.90
4000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304224	^✱€ 69.90
5000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304219	^✱€ 99.00
6000 mm	18 x 0.5 mm	304222	^✱€ 136.70

Steel rule made in Germany, to read from the left to the right (standard); inch-graduation on the first edge, mm-graduation on the second edge, backside plain, flexible.

Length	Width/Thickness	Order nr.	Price
150mm/6"	13 x 0.5 mm	304060	^✱€ 2.80
200mm/8"	13 x 0.5 mm	304061	^✱€ 2.90
300mm/12"	13 x 0.5 mm	304062	^✱€ 3.80
500mm/20"	18 x 0.5 mm	304063	^✱€ 5.50
1000mm/39"	18 x 0.5 mm	304064	^✱€ 15.00

Wide Steel Rule made in Germany, to read from the left to the right (standard); mm-graduation on both edges, backside plain, flexible
This steel rule is laser engraved. It is available with a Certified Calibration in German language according EC Class II. This certificate must be ordered seperately, click order number with the appendix "CC" in the same table line. We stock steel rules without certificate, with certificate delivery time is approx. 2 weeks. A certificate can only be ordered together with the rule in the same table line. Click image for an enlargement!

Steel Rule laser engraved				Certificate (in German language only)
Length	Width/Thickness	Order nr.	Price	Order nr.	Price
1000 mm	30 x 1 mm	304312	^✱€ 39.50	304312CC	^✱€ 31.50

Wide Steel Rule made in Germany, to read from the left to the right (standard); mm-graduation on upper edge, inch graduation on lower edge, backside plain, semiflexible
This steel rule is laser engraved. It is available with a Certified Calibration in German language according EC Class II. This certificate must be ordered seperately, click order number with the appendix "CC" in the same table line. We usually stock this steel rule without certificate, if occasionally not in stock delivery time one week, with certificate delivery time is approx. 2 weeks. A certificate can only be ordered together with the rule in the same table line. Enlargement left end! Enlargement right end!

Steel Rule laser engraved				Certificate (in German language only)
Length	Width Thickness	Order nr.	Price	Order nr.	Price
1000 mm/39 inch	40 x 2 mm	304361	^✱€ 62.00	304361CC	^✱€ 28.50
2000 mm/79 inch	40 x 2 mm	304363	^✱€ 119.00	304363CC	^✱€ 34.50

The 2000 mm rule ships with UPS only!

Precision Steel Rules with "0"-point in the middle

These rules are ideal for finding the center between two points. Mounted on worktables and machines there are unlimited kinds of use. The mm-graduation of these Japanese made steel rules is engraved and reading to left side and right side from the center. They come with a satin chrome finish for better readability and rust resistance.

Notice: these center finding steel rules are available with mm-graduation on the upper edge or on the lower edge. Please pay attention to this when ordering!

Steel Rules with "Zero"-point in the middle - mm-graduation on upper edge
Enlargement

Over all dimensions	mm right and left from "0"	Order nr.	Price
100 x 15 x0.5 mm	50 mm each	310320	^✱€ 23.80
200 x 15 x0.5 mm	100 mm each	310321	^✱€ 31.70
300 x 15 x0.5 mm	150 mm each	310322	^✱€ 33.90
500 x 15 x0.5 mm	250 mm each	310323	^✱€ 47.50

Steel Rules with "Zero"-point in the middle - mm-graduation on lower edge
Enlargement

Over all dimensions	mm right and left from "0"	Order nr.	Price
100 x 15 x0.5 mm	50 mm each	310330	^✱€ 23.80
200 x 15 x0.5 mm	100 mm each	310331	^✱€ 31.70
300 x 15 x0.5 mm	150 mm each	310332	^✱€ 33.90
500 x 15 x0.5 mm	250 mm each	310333	^✱€ 47.50

Currently not in stock: nr. 310331!