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Now I have a question for all the woodworkers here, what is the number (dimension) on the other side of the 3" on these rulers, and how do you know that. Got to answer both questions to get it right.

Oh yea a real woodworker will not have to look this up.

Ed

reible wrote:Now I have a question for all the woodworkers here, what is the number (dimension) on the other side of the 3" on these rulers, and how do you know that. Got to answer both questions to get it right.

not that I claim to be a woodworker, but
1) 69"
2) 72"-3" = 69" (assuming that it is a six foot rule and it is like most of them and the numbers read from opposite ends on opposite sides)

at least, that is what I remember about the ones in my toolbox without going out to look.

Ivan

My question will probably reveal the fact, if it wasn't obvious already, that I'm not a "real" woodworker. But what are those type of rules good for? How are they best used? They've always just seemed like a big nuisance to me, but I know they must be very useful for something.

Not being a "real" woodworker, my guess is the other side would indicate 3 inches just as the side we are looking at.

How do I know that? - I don't! just a guess!

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Ed

I have several wooden carpenters folding rules and I believe that one side is in tenths of an inch while the side I use more is in eighths of an inch. Also the 16" between studs is in red on all of mine. Not sure if that is what you were looking for as an answer or not. They also make for a handy story stick.

heathicus wrote:My question will probably reveal the fact, if it wasn't obvious already, that I'm not a "real" woodworker. But what are those type of rules good for? How are they best used? They've always just seemed like a big nuisance to me, but I know they must be very useful for something.

I found it is easier to measure long boards (ie base or crown) with one of these. They don't slide off the wood or roll up like the steel tapes do. They are also good for bending conduit in a bended. They are ridgit. Just a few of the ways I use them.

Hi,

Well looks like we will have to change the definition of a of "real woodworker" since no one could answer the questions.... you might also wonder if you need one to be a real woodworker???

I'll leave you to ponder that but I will show you what is on the other side of the rule by way of the magic of a mirror (answer is 3).
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For these models the "F" lets you know.

Big let down hay??

Ed

Ed,

I guess I am not a real woodworker. first I don't have a magic mirror and secondly my tape although otherwise identical to yours has the high numbers on the mirror side. As does the the other end of the tape wich has the same message on it also with high numbers on one side and low numbers on mirror side. Hmmm I guess a real woodworker needs a magic mirror and could profit from being a magician. Ed, no negatives intended simply my warped opinion. Jim:rolleyes:

It may have a 3 on the back of the 3 but it has a 5 on the back of the 2...