I really feel uncomfortable using a tape for any measurement that I really
care about. I have a Starrett 2 foot rule, a variety of old fold out 2 ft
rules and a Starrett 6 inch rule that I use when I have to.  I am more and
more trying to avoid measuring. I make story sticks,and on any pieces that
need to be the same size, I mark one from the other.

I use my tape at the lumber yard, and for rough carpentry.

I make no claim that my way is the right way

On Saturday, September 27, 2014, William Ghio  wrote:

>
> 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.
>
>
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