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Really, it doesn't. The end graduations come in really handy when measuring the height of a router bit or saw blade. Starrett is well known for precision and this little jewel doesn't disappoint. The graduations are clear and easy to read. It's expensive, yes, but clearly it's not a cheap made in Taiwan piece of stamped steel. Don't let it fall on the floor, that's the only think one must keep in mind.
This company is well known for high quality precision measuring instruments.If you want exact precision, this is your go to company. I have used them since pre-internet, when I had to mail away for them, and i have never once been disappointed.This six inch rule is very clear easy to read and the 1/32graduations on the end help greatly for scribe offsets and small lip measurments.
I rarely need the metric scale. This is a nice, easy to read, handy sized rule. Seems like when I'm using those rules I'm always wishing it had a scale on both sides. Perfect for setting up blade height, fence distance on your bandsaw, etc. I have a couple of Lee Valley 6" rules that are less than half the price, but they don't have scales on both sides and it's a combo metric/english rule. Not so with the starrett. Pricey but meets all expectations.
As simple as it is, this is one of my absolute favorite tools. The end gradations are so much handier than you'd ever guess. Hard to cough up $20 for a 6" rule--just don't lose it or you'll have to buy another.
If woodworker should carry only one tool in the pocket, then this is the tool.
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