Can anyone explain what this tool does?

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Craig Medvecky

6 May 2020 at 9:30 pm #660308

Why do these rules have metal attachments on one end? My father in law had several and I don’t know what their purpose is. All the rules are less than 12”.

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Craig
Colin Scowen

6 May 2020 at 9:54 pm #660315

You will see a similar design in the Lee Valley catalogue. It allows you to register the end of the rule against an edge, similar to the hook on a tape measure. They are called Hook Rulers if you want to google it.

Colin, Czech Rep.
- This reply was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by Colin Scowen.
Dave Ring

6 May 2020 at 10:29 pm #660327

Here you go:

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/tools/hand-tools/marking-and-measuring/rules/67477-starrett-hook-rules

BTW Lee Valley is currently offering free shipping with no minimum order.

Dave
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