Milwaukee 78 in. Engineer’s Composite Folding Ruler

6.56 long not a standard 6ft survey ruler. Quality is good but some numbers are tough to read because of where the ruler breaks/bends on 10ths and 100 side.

It was a gift for my husband and he absolutely loves it

It was a gift for my husband and he absolutely loves it

A good tool for surveying, the markings are very clear, and the 6.5′ is nice as most are only 6′.The only down side to it is its longer than other brands so pouches made for other brand may not work well with this one.

A well made folding rule with engraved markings (handy for “hidden” measurements, where you can put your fingernail in the ruled line to hold the spot), with enough rigidity to snake up to or over items to be measured. The non-conductive composite construction is a plus for working around electrical equipment. The angle markings (22 1/2, 30, 45 and 60 degrees) permit use as a protractor (note: the markings are on the edge of the rule, not the face), though the extension of the rule section past the hinge joint prevents laying it flat on a surface…it will have to overhang. Marking in fractional inches as well as hundredths and tenths of a foot is handy. The decimal markings are convenient for subdividing material into proportionally equal parts. Only time will tell if the hinge joints hold up, but they appear to be robust while the molded protuberances and cooperating recesses provide a positive detent to hold the rule at ninety degree intervals.

This 78″ Milwaukee engineer’s folding ruler is made of a composite material giving it strength and durability the older versions didn’t have. The joints are stronger than the old ones and because they are not metal, they don’t block the numbers and fractional markings. All of the markings are stamped into the ruler so the won’t rub off over time.It is stamped with large, easy to read numbers. One side has the standard fractions of an inch whereas the other side divides feet into 10ths for convenience. There are also markings on the side so you can determine common angles.I remember, as a kid, being mesmerized with the folding ruler my handyman neighbor had and spending hours making different shapes with it. The one thing that hasn’t changed about the new folding ruler is it is still fun to play with.

Bought this along with other pieces to make a starter set for a young person. Seems like a good choice!

Durable and very accurate love this thing.

We use this around water a lot and the numbers have not rubbed off, since it isn’t wood it hasn’t been impacted by that either.

Not much new about this standard carpenters 6 1/2 foot ruler? Wrong! Light weight and operates very smoothly. No metal to rust positive locking system it’s entirely made of a very light weight composite material. It has been engineered with hash marks on the edge for setting common used angles in the building industry great idea!. Time will tell if it can handle the rigors of real use….I think so!