Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools
	Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin - Germany Tel ++49 (0)30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 (0)30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

Dieter Schmid - Fine Tools Georg-Wilhelm-Str. 7 A - 10711 Berlin Tel ++49 30 342 1757 - Fax ++49 30 342 1764 Website: www.fine-tools.com

Overview Measuring and Marking Self-adhesive Steel Measuring Tapes, Self-adhesive Plastic Measuring Tapes

Steel Rules from 15 cm (6 in.) to 6 m (19 ft.) Ruler Stops, Straightedges

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: 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. Our steel rules made in Germany are made of stainless spring steel, accuracy according to EC class II, which requires accuracies of +-0.5mm per 1m; +-0.7mm per 2m; +-0.9mm per 3m; +-1.3mm 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!

Steel rule made by STARRETT 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.

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

Full flexible steel rule made by STARRETT This steel rule is full flexible with satin chrome finish for better readability. Graduations on three edges.

SHINWA Steel Rules 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

SHINWA 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.

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 € 6.90 Steel rule 300 mm 20 mm 310311 € 7.90 Steel rule 600 mm 20 mm 310312 € 10.90 Steel rule 1000 mm 20 mm 310313 € 11.90 Steel rule 1500 + 2000 mm 20 mm 310314 € 23.90

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. Order nr. 306453 Price for one pair € 62.50 Steel rule NOT included

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! Order nr. 307843 Price € 12.90 Steel rule NOT included

Steel rule made in Germany, to read from the left to the right (standard); mm-graduation on both edges, backside plain, flexible

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 € 20.50 2500 mm 18 x 0.5 mm 304207 € 35.30 3000 mm 18 x 0.5 mm 304208 € 48.50 5000 mm 18 x 0.5 mm 304209 € 86.90 6000 mm 18 x 0.5 mm 304221 € 136.70

Steel rule, to read from the right to the left (for lefthanders or special use); mm-graduation on both edges, backside plain, flexible

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 € 20.50 2500 mm 18 x 0.5 mm 304217 € 35.30 3000 mm 18 x 0.5 mm 304218 € 48.50 5000 mm 18 x 0.5 mm 304219 € 86.90 6000 mm 18 x 0.5 mm 304222 € 136.70

Steel rule, 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 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

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 side 310320 € 20.50 200 x 15 x0.5 mm 100 mm each side 310321 € 26.50 300 x 15 x0.5 mm 150 mm each side 310322 € 29.50 500 x 15 x0.5 mm 250 mm each side 310323 € 39.50 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 side 310330 € 20.50 200 x 15 x0.5 mm 100 mm each side 310331 € 26.50 300 x 15 x0.5 mm 150 mm each side 310332 € 29.50 500 x 15 x0.5 mm 250 mm each side 310333 € 39.50

Self-adhesive Steel Measuring Tapes, Self-adhesive Plastic Measuring Tapes

Veritas Straightedge made of steel Shop accuracy begins with a benchmark straightedge as a surface reference. These Canadian-made precision steel straightedges are ground flat to within 0.001 in. (0.025 mm) over the entire length on both edges, and have been stress-relieved to remain true under temperature variation. Useful for checking whether surfaces are flat or straight, they are 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) wide and easily stand on edge unsupported, leaving both hands free for precise measurement or tool adjustment. All have hang holes, allowing storage on a nail or hook. Not stainless! More information Size inch Size mm Weight lb Weight g Order nr. Price 12 x 1-1/2 x 1/4 305 x 38 x 6 over 1 600 307945 € 29.50 24 x 1-1/2 x 1/4 610 x 38 x 6 over 2 1000 307944 € 44.50 36 x 1-1/2 x 3/8 915 x 38 x 9.5 5-3/4 2700 307946 € 59.90

Precision Straight Edge from PREISSER With Bevel Edge Straightedges are used to check if a surface is flat and straight. This one from Preisser is made of a special, hardened, steel alloy, and tapers to a point at one end. The edge is slightly rounded off, to help keep it from getting damaged, and to prevent it from cutting or marring the surface one wants to check. The straightedge is burnished to be glare-free and to avoid reflections but not stainless. To use, the measuring edge is set on the surface to be examined. With back light, even the slightest gap or unevenness can be seen. Under favorable lighting conditions, one can detect a gap smaller than 1/100th of a millimetre. Preisser manufacturers the straight edge to the DIN 874 GG-00 standard (German industrial standard), which works out to be 3/1000 of a millimetre. The back of the straightedge is covered with a strip of ridged plastic to provide a secure grip on the delicate instrument and to protect the hands in cold weather. The straightedge comes with a vinyl case. Length mm Cross section mm Weight g Order nr. Price 150 22 x 6 110 301754 € 18.50 300 30 x 7 250 301756 € 45.20