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Chip Carver's METRIC RULER & TEMPLATE PACK - Precise holes and marks at 4mm & 10mm

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RULER: 160mm x 12mm


  • Easy to read,
  • Laser-etched black numerals and markings
  • Laser-cut holes, sized to fit 0.5mm and 0.7mm mechanical pencil lead,
  • Holes and Marks run horizontally through the center of the Ruler at 4mm intervals and 10mm intervals.


TEMPLATE/GRID TOOL: 160mm x 80mm


  • Using a common metric ruler or T-square, that includes ten very small and close 1mm spaces within each centimeter, to layout a “grid” - or any design requiring one or more horizontal rows or vertical columns, can be trying, even if one uses a T-square to extend pencil lines in each direction. There are “tricks” for making the job easier, but my eyes (and patience) are usually flagging after I’ve marked just one series of 4mm marks, in each direction.
  • This precision Chip Carvers’ Metric Grid Template makes it easy to layout a section measuring 156mm by 76mm (about 6" x 2-3/4") without having to “squint” or clear your focus even once!
  • A "Grid" this size, or smaller, can be created in just a few minutes. If more rows and/or columns are needed, simply place the top (or side) row of holes over the last row of marks and keep going.


FLEXIBLE RULER (Bonus): 170mm x 8mm


  • Until we can identify a thinner, more flexible, plastic that is compatible with the heat generated by high efficiency laser equipment, I will supply (free of charge) with each combination Ruler and Template/Grid Package, a sturdy but flexible "paper" metric Ruler for working on curved surfaces. This Ruler is just as accurate as the Ruler and Template/Grid Tool include in each package.


TIPS:


  • What about designs that are based on intervals (spaces) of 1mm, 3mm, 15mm, etc.?
  • The 2mm marks (on all 4 edges of both Rulers) are crystal clear, making it easy to place the pencil in the center of any two 2mm marks at the edge of the Ruler. This provides 1mm spacing if needed. If a single "odd" numbered space (3mm, 5mm, etc.) is needed for centering or shifting a standard design, use the 1mm technique just mentioned.Do so just once, then shift the ruler in either direction and use 2mm or 4mm marks (or holes) starting at that point, to continue with normal markings. The possibilities and uses for this Ruler are endless.