How cool would it be if your tape measure actually stayed put without having to hold onto it? You could walk away from your work and not have to reposition the tape. This probably isn’t going to happen for woodworkers anytime soon — but if you work with ferromagnetic materials, there’s always the Magna Rule.
Marked in both Metric and inch scales, Motor Guard’s flexible magnetic ruler will stay in place on any magnetic surface, whether flat or curved. Several retailers claim these are made in the USA, and Motor Guard itself purports to be a supplier of high-quality US products.
You can purchase the Magna Rules in a set with 12″, 24″, and 36″ rules. Pricing for the three-pack starts around $20 before shipping.
Magna Rule MR-3 [Motor Guard]
Street Pricing [Google Products]
Via Amazon [What’s This?]
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{ Where can I purchase a set of the Dowel Rounding Planes or just the 1/2 inch one? I volunteer at an 1800's period national park... } – Jun 06, 9:49 PM
{ Is this available anymore, I have one getting worn out had for so long can't remember where I got it } – Jun 04, 9:30 AM
{ Sage words } – Jun 03, 8:06 PM
{ It’s not something you can just buy or order form some one. It’s hand made and very cool gives me some ideas for my next... } – Jun 03, 12:30 PM
{ How do I submit my new tool idea to Craftsman } – Jun 02, 2:55 PM
{ These are miss-sized the 1/2 inch is actually 7/8 inch and calls for a 1/2 inch pilot hole } – Jun 02, 9:57 AM
Ace Hardware and Amazon sell a similar product
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Magnetics-07286-Magnet-Meas/dp/B000BQPW92