[Driving '67]

Hi all,

When I was at Sun 'n' fun this spring I bought a 12" steel flex ruler that had small cutout slots (for your marker) for accurately marking out sheet metal that I've misplaced. I've done a google search and checked out the advertisers on VAF but I haven't had any luck finding a supplier.

Does anyone know a source? .... it was a very handy tool!

Thanks Jim

 

[az_gila]

A slight difference, but I find these plastic ruller with an 1/8 grid on them to be ideal for layout -

http://www.artsupply.com/Graph-Rulers-2-X-18_p_65048.html

 

[John R. Graham]

This may be what you're looking for:

Available from Amazon, here.

- John

 

[DCat22]

Incra has some amazing products....check out their full line.

http://www.incra.com/product_measuring_marking_layout.htm

 

[Driving '67]

John / Rick .... that's it!

Thanks Jim

 

[beav]

I had a full set of Incra rules from when I had my woodworking shop set up (before it became an airplane construction shop). In addition to the straight rule, I've found their t-rules a huge help when laying out a part.

http://www.incra.com/product_t-rules.htm

 

[longranger]

I had a full set of Incra rules from when I had my woodworking shop set up (before it became an airplane construction shop). In addition to the straight rule, I've found their t-rules a huge help when laying out a part.

http://www.incra.com/product_t-rules.htm

Hmmmm.... looks like one of those might come in handy for laying out centerlines on undrilled flanges....

 

[vfrazier]

You will thank yourself a thousand times over if you buy a marking gauge like shown on the page below:

marking gauge

Photo of the tool

You can find similar items at Harbor Freight, but your best bet is to watch Ebay. This exact tools hasn't been made for years.

Drill out the pin and install a pen. If you're careful, you're marking pen will coincide with the 0 mark on the ruler and you'll cut your layout time significantly.