6 1/2" by 24' OE 8 1/2" X 24' ruler????
05-29-2018, 03:48 AM
#21
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I purchased the 8 1/2 one several years ago. It was an impulse purchase. It is one of the best impulse purchases I have made. When I brought it home I questioned the need for it as I have the 6 inch one. My 6 inch ruler hangs on my pegboard and I use the 8 1/2 almost exclusively.
05-29-2018, 06:18 AM
#25
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One other note, I also use my 8.5" x 24" ruler as my "folding" ruler for yardages over one yard. It works well and is close enough to 9" that I can estimate the yardage I've got by the number of folds (4x9 = 36", so one yard).
05-29-2018, 08:27 AM
#28
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I can't say with certainty why I like the 8.5" better. The one I use the most is the 8.5" by 12.5". It has the "new" markings on it and they are much easier to read. Both of my 24.5" rulers have the "old" style markings. I think the flexibility of being able to cut more sizes with the 8.5" is the main reason I use it more. I usually don't cut strips wider than 6.5" but I think I sub cut larger pieces and I don't have to switch rulers. Here is a pic of all three so you can see the difference in the old and new style of markings.
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05-29-2018, 08:51 AM
#29
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I can't say with certainty why I like the 8.5" better. The one I use the most is the 8.5" by 12.5". It has the "new" markings on it and they are much easier to read. Both of my 24.5" rulers have the "old" style markings. I think the flexibility of being able to cut more sizes with the 8.5" is the main reason I use it more. I usually don't cut strips wider than 6.5" but I think I sub cut larger pieces and I don't have to switch rulers. Here is a pic of all three so you can see the difference in the old and new style of markings.
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