Incra RULE12 12-Inch Incra Rules Marking Rule

by Incra

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

INCRA Precision Marking Rules. At first glance you might think you are looking at an ordinary ruler. But look closer and you will see micro-fine marking holes and slots every 1/16", 1/32" and 1/64" to instantly locate a sharp pencil point or scribe EXACTLY where you want it. No more squinting as you try to line up your pencil on that blur of lines along the edge of your old steel rule. Even when the lighting is less than perfect, you can effortlessly place your mark precisely on target with zero uncertainty, zero parallax and zero eye strain. Who would have thought there was so much room for improvement in the common ruler. There WAS and INCRA RULES is it! Available in 6", 12" and 18" lengths. Engraved stainless steel.

Product Description

The first stainless steel rule with micro-fine guide holes for marking a fine dot with a sharp pencil or metal scribe

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000DD2U7
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: RULE12
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,790 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #24 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Rulers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you need "extreme" measuring accuracy, June 28, 2010

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ericm "ericm" (Renton, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Incra RULE12 12-Inch Incra Rules Marking Rule (Tools & Home Improvement)

First, the best advice I can give you on whether you need any of the incra rulers. Go to YouTube and search for "incra rules." You want to watch the video "INCRA Rules - Complete Version." It is about 8 and 1/2 minutes long and covers each of there rulers. From this video you will get a sense as to which ruler(s) might be useful to you.

Finally, here is what I can offer that you will not find in the You Tube video I recommended.

The holes for marking are so small you will need a .5mm mechanical pencil. Or, you will need to use your utility knife to whittle down a fine point on a regular pencil. I have been using the later method, but finally bought a mechanical pencil. Someone said in a review that they come with a mechanical pencil. Mine did not.

One final note. The incra rulers are made of thin, pliable metal. As such I would not be storing them in my tool bucket! This is not at all a criticism, it is just stating a fact.

I also own the "6-Inch and 3-Inch Precision Marking T-Rules" and the "Incra BNDRUL12 12-Inch Incra Precision Bend Rule" and find them just as useful as this product. They too are covered in the video I refer to above.

I am a huge fan of incra products.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use time saver !!, May 22, 2008

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Xevius (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Incra RULE12 12-Inch Incra Rules Marking Rule (Tools & Home Improvement)

Incra Marking rule was very easy to use and saves marking time a lot compared to use regular rule to mark on the wood.
Quality of the product also looks fine but I could see some kind of stain like thing on the surface of the rule.
It seems to came from some kind of etching process while engraving the numbers and lines on the rule and it doesn't affect the usability of the product at all.
However, it would be nice if the incra controls the quality of their products more accurately.
Overeall, very satisfied.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Little Thin, January 18, 2008

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D. Felice - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Incra RULE12 12-Inch Incra Rules Marking Rule (Tools & Home Improvement)

I think grooves in a ruler is a great idea - very accurate. The metal is thinner than I expected, I'm afraid to bend it.