A Great Budget Ruler

[Prashun Patel]

Starrett MS2 aluminum 1meter ruler.

I just got this and had to post about it. I appreciate the need for at least one or two precision straight edges and rulers. But often, it’s more important to have one that’s easy to read, starts at 0, is long enough , and is light enough, and has both inches and mm markings, and doesn’t obfuscate with micro tick marks.

This ruler is fantastic for all those reasons. It goes to 1/8” and 1mm. Most times this is fine for me. It’s only an inch wide and aluminum so it’s light.

Even as a straight edge, it’s pretty good.

And it was $9 online.

Had to share.

[Frederick Skelly]

Thanks for the tip Prashun. I know just what you mean about simple, light and not having micro tick marks. I bought a set of these from LV and they are my go-to rules. LINK Unfortunately they arent available in 24" or 36". So your Starrett may be just what the doctor ordered. Thanks!
Fred

[Jim Becker]

How accurate is it relative to your other rules? I have the steel Woodriver version in this length and it's bang-on identical to the set of rules I got from Lee Valley years ago. But for nine bucks at Amazon, I might consider picking one or two of these up for extra utility.

[ChrisA Edwards]

Thank you, ordered it from Amazon.

[John K Jordan]

Thanks. I just ordered one too after reading your description.

[Prashun Patel]

It’s right on compared to the 2 other Starrett 36” imperial aluminum rulers I have, which I assume are of similar middle road quality. I’ve used those for a couple years now and my work has been fine.

I cannot vouch for their absolute accuracy, though. I fully confess that I am not an authority on precision. This is just good enough and frankly a joy to look at and use for me. I think it’s the tickle I get that it was so cheap and says “Starrett”

[Bill Carey]

Thanks. I just ordered one too after reading your description.

same here. Thx for the tip

[Ben Rivel]

These larger/thicker Starrett rulers really do come in handy. I have four of the ASE series (24", 48, and 72") and they have been great to have around.

[Bill Dufour]

Does it really start at zero? I do not think i have seen that except with sliding adjustable squares.
Bil lD

[glenn bradley]

Great price. Thanks for the tip Prashun.

[Alex Zeller]

Starrett makes these "economy" rules in lots of different lengths up to 6'. I think they call them carpenter's squares.

[Brian Tymchak]

Thanks for tip Prashun. Just ordered one.

[Mel Fulks]

I like the harbor freight 1/8 x 1and 5/8x 48 They always have a bunch, so you can check two or many more together
for straightness. But they are all good. Marked sensible USA style on one edge and "foreign " on the other.

[Matt Day]

I grabbed one too, thanks Prashun. I have a thicker aluminum yard stick (that I think I got as a freebie from someone’s post here years ago) but it doesn’t start at 0, which is inconvenient for woodworking.

[Prashun Patel]

It does start at 0 - at least 0-ish.