Folding ruler

[endecotp]

I'm looking for a folding ruler something like this one:

I feel this ought to be easy, but I can't find one in any of the usual places. I feel as if I must be searching for the wrong term, or something. eBay searches mostly find expensive vintage items; Screwfix / Toolstation only have fancy ones with digital angle displays.

The image is a screenshot from a video where the guy is bending pipes, and uses this folding ruler to transfer the angles. It seems to hold its angle reasonably well without needing a knob to tighten it.

 

[pete01]

2x Rabone Chesterman Steel Rules - No's 52, 411DR - 12"

2x Rabone Chesterman Steel Rules - No's 52, 411DR - 12" The rules include a variety of imperial increments. The Rabone Chesterman No. 52 is a two-fold steel rule. The Rabone Chesterman No. 411DR is marked 'Rustless'. Condition: some black staining / pitting to rules, please see photos for...

www.oldtools.co.uk

 

[endecotp]

2x Rabone Chesterman Steel Rules - No's 52, 411DR - 12"

2x Rabone Chesterman Steel Rules - No's 52, 411DR - 12" The rules include a variety of imperial increments. The Rabone Chesterman No. 52 is a two-fold steel rule. The Rabone Chesterman No. 411DR is marked 'Rustless'. Condition: some black staining / pitting to rules, please see photos for...

www.oldtools.co.uk

Yes, “vintage” items for £19, marked in inches….

 

[pete01]

Yes, “vintage” items for £19, marked in inches….

Oh yeah, you'd think it would be simple

 

[endecotp]

I've found this, but I can't find anywhere to actually buy it:

STANLEY® Rustless Folding Steel Rules | STANLEY

www.stanleytools.co.uk

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Folding Metal Stationery Rule, Folding Ruler, Metal Stationery Simple Folding 0-300mm School Office Students for Industry : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

Folding Metal Stationery Rule, Folding Ruler, Metal Stationery Simple Folding 0-300mm School Office Students for Industry : Amazon.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[opps]

Stanley 1-35-333 (60R) 600mm 60cm Line of Chords Metric Rule Stainless Steel | eBay UK

STANLEY® 60R Line of Chords Rule 60cm STA135333. 600mm (24 in) Length. Sub divided mm and line of chords scale one side.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[endecotp]

Stanley 1-35-333 (60R) 600mm 60cm Line of Chords Metric Rule Stainless Steel | eBay UK

STANLEY® 60R Line of Chords Rule 60cm STA135333. 600mm (24 in) Length. Sub divided mm and line of chords scale one side.

www.ebay.co.uk

£37.95!

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Buy two, cheap metal rules, ones with a hole in the end, to hang them. Insert a bolt, two nuts, locked against each other, with a spring under the nuts. Spring, under pressure, helps retain the angle set.

 

[endecotp]

Ah, this is more like it:

Precision Rule 24” Metric / Imperial Stainless Steel 600mm Metal Folding Ruler | eBay UK

Size: 24" (600mm). Foldable design.

www.ebay.co.uk

£12.75

 

[endecotp]

Buy two, cheap metal rules, ones with a hole in the end, to hang them. Insert a bolt, two nuts, locked against each other, with a spring under the nuts. Spring, under pressure, helps retain the angle set.

Yes, I did consider that!

 

[opps]

£37.95!

Don't shoot the messenger. I merely found the product that you said you wanted