Rhino Rulers Folding Inside Reading Carpenter's Ruler 6' Length - 55145, Multi

Great quality

These are more durable then others I’ve had the also lock better

I've only been using this Rhino Ruler for a few days, but I already like it. I prefer inside-reading folding rules as do most electricians. You can lay the ruler flat on the ground. The still folded sections don't lift the ruler off the ground as they are on top. This rule is inside-reading on both sides and also reads left to right on both sides. I have an old Lufkin inside-reading rule that reads left to right on one side and right to left on the other. I don't like it and almost never use it. My Lufkin that I've been using for 50 years is left to right on both sides like this Rhino Ruler. That's my lifelong preference. The joints are stiff, but I assume they will loosen with time. The 90 degree detents are especially useful for measuring something over my head. I just set the needed length of the rule at 90 degrees and raise it up to the area I need to measure, something you can't do with a tape measure unless you can actually reach the area you need to measure. The composite sections are noticeably thicker than my wooden Lufkin and feel like plastic, which they are but the overall stiffness is almost the same as the Lufkin. I really like the feel of wood, but I'll get used to this "plastic" ruler as it works as well for me as my old Lufkin. Measurement accuracy is slightly different from my other tools. It's 1/16" longer than my Lufkin and 1/32" shorter than a steel tape measure I happen to have in a drawer. Close enough for me.

These rules are a decent product. So far they appear to be more durable than wooden rules but are fragile ir care is not taken to avoid impact damage. The detents that hole the rule straight are good at first but tend to wear over time.

I work in the elevator industry and this is the stick rule I use. One of my mechanics had oit and I used it and was blown away by how sturdy it is. Milwaukee stuck rules have a tendency to flop around and they fade and scratch easily making them harder to read at times but not this one. Had mine for about four months and it's been dropped, scratched, stepped on, etc and it is as readable as when I first got it while maintaining the sturdy feel. Also love that it's an inside reading stick rule

Better than Lufkin rules.

I've always used a wooden rule but this one seems quite sturdy and accurate. The blades snap to 90 or 180 degrees and doesn't move out of position without a good bit of force. I love it for measuring up duct offsets and also for metal layout work that just destroys the blade of a tape measure.

There are times where a tape is not the best choice. Thi product snaps into place and is easy to read.