Gary Manuel Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Posted by Don Fry on 17/06/2018 19:22:19: I'm lucky enough to have a pile of 1 metre fence posts for straight edges. Double up as straight weights to hold wing skins down. They are also quite good for supporting fence panels, or so I'm told . We modellers do get to be quite good at improvising . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart C Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Cheapo rules are cropped at the end. The burr can add 15 thou to the zero, and is not necessarily square to the edge. Good tools are worth paying more for, but finding them these days is not so easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Beavis Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I think you have done the best you can on that rule, Gary. Isolated patches of rust like that can go so deep! People have mentioned digital calipers. Though I normally despise tools that need a battery, sorry, cell to work, I have to admit they are a revelation, and will reliably split a thou. But to split a hair, calipers they are, verniers they are not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Posted by Joe Beavis on 20/06/2018 21:35:48: I think you have done the best you can on that rule, Gary. Isolated patches of rust like that can go so deep! People have mentioned digital calipers. Though I normally despise tools that need a battery, sorry, cell to work, I have to admit they are a revelation, and will reliably split a thou. But to split a hair, calipers they are, verniers they are not! You are quite right Joe. Vernier calipers don't need batteries (or cells) - just good eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Engine Doctor Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi Gary . You could try giving your rules a quick dip, a couple of minutes or so in a copper plating bath. .Copper acetate for electrolyte and an old piece of copper pipe for anode . The plating will not be attracted to the markings and they will stand out/well against the copper .. Its a bit of faffing about or some may say extreme but if it helps your visibility of the markings its worth it. Loads of vids and info on Youtube. Beware of some of the hillbilly videos as they can be dangerous . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Manuel Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thanks for the suggestion ED, but they are much more usable now that I've cleaned them up. I'll make sure they are given the occasional drink of oil in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Posted by cymaz on 17/06/2018 09:24:33: Gary.....go and treat yourself I just did - order a 150mm and 300mm - great link - thanks Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ovenden Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Still using my 30yr old Rabone Chesterman and Mitutoyo satin finish stainless steel rule. Still going strong after all the use and abuse they have had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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