On Sep 27, 2014, at 8:14 AM, Sgt42RHR@a... wrote:

> Galoots Assembled,
> 
> I use a zig-zag folding wooden rule for most of my furniture making.   When 
> real precision is needed for layout I use the metal rule off of my 12"  
> Starrett and a sharp 4H pencil or an Exacto knife.  I have several old  wooden
> folding rules, but never seem to use them for some reason.

I use Starrett rules, zig-zags are at the bench and in every toolbox (and the
kitchen and office), folding rules and tapes. It all depends on the task.
However, when it gets to close measuring on a project or repeated measurements
(as opposed to marking directly from something) I designate one device of the
appropriate length.

My friend who makes custom furniture, timber framing and custom stairs for a
living, and sells side tables for $$$$ and conference tables for $$$$$ uses only
a zig-zag. He uses plastic German made rules because he is concerned about
strength of the rule and he works in metric.

Bill------------------------------------------------------------------------