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Just a simple ruler stop.
Made from beech and a modified brass nut.

The magnet inside holds the ruler tight and ad some friction during precise setting.

The last pic is a little tip: I added 2 magnets to my ruler. So I can pick up it very easily.
Thanks for watching!

Bas

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Observer100: thanx for the compliment about the photos! I'm trying and learning..
 

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I like the simplicity and effective results - Bravo!
 

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I didn't understand the ruler and the 2 magnets…
Can you explaine?

Thanks,
Kfir
 

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I didn t understand the ruler and the 2 magnets…
Can you explaine?

Thanks,
Kfir

- kipibenkipod
The 2 magnets at the end of the ruler has nothing tot do with the rulerstop. It's just to pick up the ruler.
 

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That's pretty nice. I was gonna make one but I see this is for a metric ruler, so it wouldn't work for us here in the states ! :)
 

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I have a couple of extra steel rulers laying in my tool draw that having just been hangin' out waiting for an idea like this. Small, simple, and practical. Very nice.
 

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Awesome idea! I've seen a couple home made rule stops but I really like the cut you used. Very nice!!!
That s pretty nice. I was gonna make one but I see this is for a metric ruler, so it wouldn t work for us here in the states ! :)

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lol. It does suck to have two standards basically here in the US. Even though "Standard" is the most popular. I absolutely hated metric until my senior year of college. I went 3 semesters over in Europe to complete my BA in Computer Programming/Analysis….decided to learn it and now I've turned into "that guy". haha….yeah, "that guy" who carries and reads measurements in metric while working a job site in America.
 

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So simple and so smart…...I guess I'll copy :)))
 

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Is there a thread insert in the wood body or did the screw cut its on threads into the wood? I would be concerned that without a metal insert, it might become loose over time.
 

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Is there a thread insert in the wood body or did the screw cut its on threads into the wood? I would be concerned that without a metal insert, it might become loose over time.

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It's threaded into the beech wood. Yes its possible to become loose over time…... then I make new one :)
 

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super idea Bas
 

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Is there a thread insert in the wood body or did the screw cut its on threads into the wood? I would be concerned that without a metal insert, it might become loose over time.

- Easyaim

It s threaded into the beech wood. Yes its possible to become loose over time…... then I make new one :)

- BasHolland
If you use a metal threaded insert just glue it in with some slow CA and it should remain for ever.
 

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They make rulers with standard on one edge, metric on the other. I own one & am anxious to build this. I will post results.
 

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Simple but very nicely done. Did you machine the piece as a whole is it a glue up?
 

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Peux t on avoir le plan de construction. Je viens de m'inscrire et je ne connais pas la procédure
Arrêt de reglen⁰6
 
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