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A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch, too)

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A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch, too)

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A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch, too)

Bob Hutchins in central Texas

>Esteemed and gentle enlightened ones, I bid you greeting (or, "Howdy Folks!")

I picked up my 6' folding carpenter's rule with the sliding brass insert today and was saddened to discover that the third hinge joint is loose. Is there a way to correct this? I suspect that it was exposed to undue forces whilst in a milk basket of tools Her Ladyship helped me pack and remove from weather's harm. It sat in that basket for awhile, now it sort of flops about an eighth of an inch. Given that my history with these types of rules is less than perfect, one would think that I'd just give up and go the way of the retracting tape measure; but such is not the case. I'd really like to take it back to its original, noble uniformity of fold. FWIW, I can't detect any sign of damage and only suspect poor packing and undue stress as the source of the injury.

TIA

BobH

Re: A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch, too)

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Small Hijack

Garrett in Victoria

>While on the topic, I have one, too, from my father, but when folded, one of the arms sticks out at a slight angle. Warped a little.

Anyway, my question is what is the advantage of these rules over more modern alternatives?

Cheers, Garrett

Re: A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch, too)

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Dale Lenz

Re: More accurate at inside measurement(s) ?

Dale Lenz

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JL

Re: Small Hijack

JL

>Don't know about yours, but I really like the brass slides on the end for measuring holes. To tell the truth though, the only time I ever really use one (other than hole depth and width measurement) is on Habitat builds and for doing construction type carpentry.

Re: A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch, too)

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Re: A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch,

ernie miller

>I would find a donar hinge off a busted rule. they are pretty easy to remove and put back on. If you don't have a donner drop me a line as I have a box full of these things and I don't think they sell but might try putting one in my Ebay store and see how it goes.

Re: A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch, too)

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Re: A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch,

ernie miller

>I would find a donar hinge off a busted rule. they are pretty easy to remove and put back on. If you don't have a donner drop me a line as I have a box full of these things and I don't think they sell but might try putting one in my Ebay store and see how it goes.

Re: A Question about Folding Rules (on The Porch, too)

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Re: Small Hijack

Ed

>RE 6 ft folding rules : Having owned and used Lufkin rules for over 50 years while in construction , I still prefer them to 'tapes'

Lufkin is the only folding rule manufacturer still selling not only rules with brass slides , but if you're really lucky,you might find it's more versatile model which has a folding brass hook at the opposite end in addition to the 6" slide. They are great for hooking on to an edge too far out of your reach while you extend the segments to get an accurate measurement.

The extension is handy when measuring across two points (such as a door frame or framed opening. To top it all is an eight foot model with TWO 6" extentions (L & R) that converts it up to 9 ft.

The groove which houses the slide is a nifty place to imprint your name or identification.

To the guy who has a loose brass joint : I open the hinge and add a little glue into the joint by working it into the loose area with a finger ,then, wipe excess glue off with a slightly dampened cloth.

Close up the whole rule and line up the markings and tape the rule 'till the glue dries. After glue is dried, use a prick punch and small hammer to 'dimple' the existing dimples a bit deeper, then, oil all the pivots and enjoy a few more years using it. ED from CT.

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