Mitutoyo 182-101, Steel Rule, 6" (4R), (1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64"), 3/64" Thick X 3/4" Wide, Satin Chrome Finish Tempered Stainless Steel, Clear

I lost my old 6" metal ruler that I kept handy on my table saw fence. It was of English manufacture and except for half the edges that were wasted on metric scales (useless in US woodworking) I felt it was adequate. I found the Mitutoyo 182-101 with only imperial graduations and am now aware of what I had been missing. The thin, crisp markings and satin finish make the Mitutoyo so easy to read. The inch numerals are clear and read left to right and right to left. The fractional scales are so precise that two of the engraved lines will easily fit between the marks on the 1/64" scale. Most of the time the 64ths scale is almost a blur on lesser makes. The edge machining presents a ground square surface and makes a precise pencil or knife line yet still feels comfortable to the hand with an almost undetectable yet adequate easing of the corners. I have other Mitutoyo products, all durable and precise, this ruler did not disappoint.

Extremely handy in my line of work

great product, rivals starrett but less expensive

Machine shop

Mitutoyo is top of the line for measuring. I always use the 6in when I'm working.

Good weight, very well made but its smaller than i thought. Sorta hard to read the MM markings for a bad set of eyes. the standard inch markings are better to read. I needed it to mark out wood in tight spaces and to check the table saw widths for precise measurements rather than a metal tape measure. overall it will help me.

After close examination appears to be as good as Starrett rule I have. Less $.

Exactly what I needed, excellent quality, easy to read and economical enough to have several around. Far better than the cheap stuff they have at the hardware store, night and day for nearly the same price…