Benchmark Tools 466545 Rigid English/Metric 300 mm / 12 Inch Machinist Rule with MM, .5 MM, 1/32 and 1/64 Markings Tempered Stainless Steel Brushed

Benchmark Tools 466545 Rigid English/Metric 300 mm / 12 Inch Machinist Rule with MM, .5 MM, 1/32 and 1/64 Markings Tempered Stainless Steel Brushed

These 300 MM / 12” rigid machinist rules feature English / Metric markings with MM and .5 MM markings on one side and quick-reading 32nds and 64ths on the reverse side Photoetched graduations conform to strict international EEC 1 Accuracy Standards, i.e. +/- 0.2 mm at 20 Degrees C for 1000 mm rule Rules are made from rust-resistant, tempered Japanese stainless steel Finish is brushed stainless steel Overall size is 300 mm / 12 inches long by 1 inch wide by .040 inches thick A good, quality machinist rule is an indispensable tool used by machinists, woodworkers, architects, draftsman, scientists, students, DIYers and more. When used correctly, a good steel rule is a surprisingly accurate measuring device. These rules are made from Japanese rust-resistant stainless steel that has been tempered creating a measuring tool that can flex if needed but will snap back straight. The edges and ends have been ground parallel, straight, smooth and square. Graduations are produced via a photoengraving process creating very consistent and accurate markings with uniform line widths. Once etched, graduations are black filled for easy readability. Graduation are etched and not printed so will not wear off with prolonged use. Graduations conform to strict international EEC 1 Accuracy Standards, i.e. +/- 0.2 mm at 20 Degrees C for 1000 mm Rule. English / Metric graduation marks feature quick-reading 32nds and 64ths on one side and millimeter and .5 millimeter on the reverse. Finish is brushed stainless steel. Each rule comes in vinyl storage pouch. These are well made rules and will provide years of reliable service in any shop, studio, clinic, lab, classroom or home environment.