Folding Steel Ruler

[Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1, Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1]
Stainless Steel Folding Ruler, 24-Inch Metal Ruler Dual Scale Is very well made with stainless steel and clearly etched black numbering. The high shine of the metal and the thinner print of the numbers is harder to read than what I would’ve expected but as long as the lighting is good it’s a great tool to have on hand. The ruler is thinner making it easier to hold and carry, but not so thin that it flexes or bends. The rivet holds it together tightly but it opens and closes very smoothly. I double checked both sides and even the center area for accuracy and it was spot on, not one part of the ruler was off of measurement. The edges are smooth and burr free so it’s easy on the hands when opening and closing the ruler. It comes in a foam molded packaging in a box with 2 short pencils making it an easy gift-able item to wrap up in gift paper. I have enjoyed using the ruler and the only thing I wish I could have changed was when its folded in the closed position having the option to still use the inch measurements. It only shows the last 24 inches basically rendering it only useable if fully open. I would have rather had that than the centimeter side as I don’t usually work in those increments. Overall the ruler is very nice and I do recommend it. The price is on the higher price for a stainless steel ruler but I feel it is a worth it as it’ll last a lifetime if taken care of. At time of review the ruler cost around 34 bucks and is fairly priced given the value of the materials.

[Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1]
Top quality tool for precise measurements. For shorter lengths, obviously not for framing or larger projects. This folding ruler lets you solve a problem I often have, namely, that the longer rulers I use for carpentry projects are unwieldy -- no place to set them down and they tend to fall over when propped up. The ruler itself is very heavily constructed, not the thin stainless steel ones you sometimes see. The hinge is robust and impressively, the two sides of the ruler line up well where they overlap, so accuracy is not an issue. The ruler has metric indications on one side and Imperial 1/16" scale on the other. When folded, it can be used as a one foot ruler. though you'll be measuring from 12" to 24" (the metric scale is right -- not sure why they couldn't flip the inch scale so it began at zero as well). The one issue I have is that the edges are kind of sharp. Not razor sharp or anything, but sharp enough so that I feel like I could get a cut if a finger dragged along the edge and pressure was on it. Not an issue to deduct stars for but something to be aware of. Overall, this is a well-made precise measuring tool that is accurate, durable, and convenient for woodworking, construction, DIY projects, or everyday use.

[Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1, Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1]
This folding ruler has a solid, durable construction and feels like it is made to handle regular use in a workshop or job site. The stainless steel design is sturdy while still being very thin, which makes it easy to transport and store without taking up much space. Having both metric and imperial measurements is also convenient for different types of projects and applications.I also like that it comes with two small pencils. It is a simple addition, but having them included is convenient when you need to mark measurements while working. The folding design makes the ruler particularly useful when you need a longer measuring tool that is still easy to carry.My biggest issue is the price. At $35, I think it is expensive for a ruler, even though the construction and portability are good. If you need a durable folding metal ruler for frequent use, the quality may justify the cost, but I would prefer to see it priced a little lower.

[Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1]
Stainless Steel Folding Ruler, 24-Inch Metal Ruler Dual Scale,1Pcs, Flexible Yet Durable Metric and Imperial for Machinist Tinner Circumference Measurement Metalworking Industrial Drawing EngineeringFolding rule adds versatility compared to single 12" straight edge.Two 'wings' let you fix offset in y while you measure x. Two places to hold. Capture an existing angle without a Protractor and transfer. Get 24" when you need it.Arguably no Starret or PEC, but the markings are at least etched. Not just painted. And finish? I asked Rufus and got a better than usual answer:QMatt finish like PEC or Starrett? Or shiny like Harbor Freight?AThe listing for the LIIAMOAR 24" Stainless Steel Folding Ruler describes it as having a "smooth surface" — but never uses the words matte, satin, or polished.From the customer reviews, the picture becomes clearer:• "Smooth surface" + laser-etched/recessed markings suggest a satin or semi-bright finish — not a true matte bead-blasted finish like PEC or Starrett• One reviewer specifically noted it "looks and feels like a quality shop tool" rather than cheap/shiny• Another reviewer compared it unfavorably to PEC in terms of precision documentation, implying they're not in the same league finish-wiseBottom line for your reference points:• Not as matte/satin as PEC or Starrett. Those use a true satin-brushed or bead-blasted finish with very low reflectivity• Not mirror-shiny like Harbor Freight chrome-looking tools either• Likely lands somewhere in between, a bright mill finish, closer to the shiny side, similar to what you'd find on a mid-grade import steel ruleFor a PEC-quality matte satin finish at the 24" length, you'd want to stick with PEC, Starrett, or iGaging, which are well documented on finish specs.Also, in my view they are a bit thin and edge sharp. And while the.metric markings on mine perfectly line up when open, the numerals do not. A.minor issue as it does not effect utility.4 stars - quite useable, but no Starrett or PEC

[Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1, Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1]
I’ve never been a folding ruler guy since they don’t seem like they would ever be ac accurate as a single piece ruler, but this one is pretty good! The quality is really high. It’s made of 18 gage stainless steel 0.048 inches thick, which is nicely cut out flat. This is not a crude stamped part with deformed edges, it has been nicely surfaced and the edges are ground straight and smooth, leaving the corners crisp but not sharp enough to easily cut skin. The rivet is tight enough to keep it in place after opening but not hard to open. The numbers are engraved or stamped and nicely painted. The overlap at the rivet is really good. The centimeter side is perfectly aligned to my eye and the inch side is only about 0.005 inches offset. The only place they skipped slightly on quality is at the ends, which are sheared and not ground. This makes the alignment with the engraved scale slightly off, by about 0.005 inches on each side. I would have preferred a more matte surface as well as the shiny brushed finish is a bit hard to read but usable. The engraved numbers are as accurate as I can see by eye when compared to a high quality machinists ruler I have.Overall a good product for almost all uses apart from really high accuracy projects where a few thousands of an inch matter.

[Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1, Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1]
The ruler itself is pretty good. I was pleasantly surprised by how well the marks aligned when unfolded. Overall, the ruler has excellent range, and clear, easy to see and read markings. It has a metric(centimeter) scale on one side, and an imperial(inch) scale on the other.The hinge is a bit soft, and moves very easily. It can be a little tricky to keep the unfolded ruler straight if not pressing it directly against a straight edge.Nice as it is, I don’t really see the point of a folding ruler like this. When fully opened, you can’t really use it as a reference edge due to the non-indexing hinge. It doesn’t have amazing range, and to me, it seems like you’d be better off either using a normal ruler or a tape measure.The hinge has no indexing or markings to indicate the angle that it is currently at.The included pencils suck. Aside from being quite short(I really don’t understand why anyone likes this), the erasers are total garbage.The price seems a bit too high for what it is. Overall, I’d give it maybe slightly above 3 stars, but not by much, so that is what I’ll round it down to.

[Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1, Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1]
Clever folding design and solid construction, but expensive for a steel ruleThis is an interesting alternative to a conventional 24-inch machinist ruler. The biggest advantage is the two-section folding design: it extends to a full 24 inches (approximately 610 mm) but folds down to roughly 13 inches, making it much easier to keep in a toolbox or tool bag.Technical specs:• Measuring range: 24 in / approximately 610 mm• Folded length: approximately 13 in• Construction: steel/stainless steel according to the product description• Scale: dual metric and imperial• Markings: laser etched/recessed rather than surface printed• Joint: single friction-pivot connecting two sections• Design: intended to become rigid/straight when fully extended• Quantity: 1 ruler, with two pencils includedThe etched graduations are a major positive. Printed markings on inexpensive rulers can eventually wear away, while etched graduations should hold up considerably better in a workshop environment. The metric/imperial combination is also convenient if you regularly switch between measurement systems.The hinge is what differentiates this ruler from most competitors. A conventional 24-inch stainless rule is awkward to carry, whereas this folds to nearly half its working length. When opened, the friction joint provides substantially more rigidity than I expected from a folding ruler. This makes the design particularly useful for fabrication, sheet-metal work, woodworking, engineering/layout work, and situations where a full 24-inch rule is useful but portability matters.There is an important tradeoff, however: a hinge introduces another potential source of measurement error. A traditional one-piece machinist rule has no joint that can develop play or affect straightness. For general shop measurements this isn't a major concern, but I would not automatically treat a folding ruler as a substitute for a certified precision rule for tolerance-critical machining.How it compares with competitorsThe closest comparison is a Toledo 24-inch/600 mm folding steel rule. Toledo's version also uses a machined pivot/rivet designed to lock the blades straight and is marketed specifically as a professional folding measuring tool. The LIIAMOAR follows essentially the same concept and provides the additional benefit of both metric and imperial scales.Against traditional one-piece machinist rules, the value proposition is different. PEC, iGaging, Toledo and Mitutoyo all offer 24-inch steel rules with more clearly defined specifications. For example, PEC offers hardened and tempered stainless rules with precisely etched graduations and configurations down to 1/64 inch. iGaging offers 24-inch stainless rules with 4R graduations of 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and 1/64 inch, as well as metric versions with 0.5 mm and 1 mm graduations. Higher-end Mitutoyo 24-inch rigid rules are also available with 1/64, 1/32, 1/16 and 1/8-inch graduations.That's where this product could provide better technical documentation. At $36.99, I would like to see the manufacturer specify the exact steel grade, blade thickness, smallest imperial/metric graduation, straightness tolerance and overall measurement accuracy. Established machinist-rule manufacturers generally provide more detailed information in these areas.For reference, some professional competitors also publish physical dimensions. A conventional Toledo 24-inch stainless rule, for example, is 30 mm wide and 1.2 mm thick with metric graduations down to 0.5 mm and imperial graduations as fine as 1/64 inch in portions of the scale. Stanley's professional 24-inch/600 mm folding steel rule is 19 mm wide and 0.8 mm thick and carries a Class I accuracy designation. Those are useful specifications that I wish LIIAMOAR provided.Bottom line: This ruler's main selling point isn't that it is more precise than a traditional machinist rule—it's that you get the reach and rigidity of a 24-inch steel rule in a package that folds to approximately 13 inches. That's genuinely useful. The etched dual scales, metal construction and folding joint make it much more substantial than a typical folding carpenter's ruler.At $36.99, however, it's competing with established professional measuring-tool brands. I like the design and portability, but I'd be more comfortable giving it five stars if the manufacturer published an accuracy tolerance and more detailed material and graduation specifications.Pros: compact 13-inch folded size, full 24-inch reach, metric and imperial scales, etched markings, rigid metal construction, useful friction-pivot design.Cons: relatively expensive, exact steel specification is unclear, no published accuracy/straightness tolerance, and less technical documentation than established machinist-rule manufacturers.Overall, a useful and unusually portable 24-inch steel rule, especially if the folding feature is important to you.

[Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1, Size: 24inch, Number of Items: 1]
This is a handy folding ruler that is compact when folded but gives you a full 24 inches of measurement when extended. The folding design makes it easy to store in a toolbox or carry around, and the metric and imperial markings are clear and easy to read.The ruler itself feels reasonably sturdy, and I like that the measurements are etched into the metal rather than simply printed on, so they should hold up well with use.My main complaint is the finishing on some of the edges. A few areas feel sharper than I would expect from a finished metal measuring tool, and I think the edges could have been smoothed and finished much better. For the price, I expected a little more attention to detail in the overall construction.It is still a useful and functional ruler, but the unfinished-feeling edges keep it from being a five-star product for me.Overall, a decent tool that works as intended, but the edge finishing could definitely be improved.