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PRODUCT GUIDE

Choose and use this instrument with confidence.

Measure and rule in inches with a size matched to the job.

The Lance Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler is available from compact bench sizes through long production lengths. Its documented English graduations and anodized aluminum construction support measuring, ruling, and layout across shop, classroom, and pattern work.

Choose the right configuration

Choose the length and calibration that fit your work surface and task. Available configurations: 6 x 0.75", 12 x 1", 36 x 2", 48 x 2", 60 x 2", 72 x 2", 96 x 2", 144", 15 x 1.25", 18 x 1.25", 24 x 1.25".

Product details

  • Material: Aluminum
  • Finish: Anodized, scratch-resistant aluminum
  • Measurement system: English
  • Graduations: Two edges on one side: 1/8 and 1/16 inch; 6-inch model also uses compressed 1/32-inch calibration
  • Applications: Measuring, Ruling, Layout

Care, warranty, and returns

Store flat or fully supported so the measuring body, square head, or curve is not bent or twisted. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after use; if a lightly damp cloth is needed, dry the instrument immediately. Lance instruments include a 30-day warranty. Returns are accepted within 30 days when the product is unused.

Choose a ruler length for your working surface

A ruler spanning two work marks while remaining supported by the surfaceSpan to measure or drawSupport the full ruler on the surface

Original schematic. No scale marks or physical dimensions are implied.

Match the usable span, not just the product name

  1. Measure the longest uninterrupted line your job needs and check the depth/width of the supporting surface.
  2. Choose an available length that spans both marks and can remain supported. Check where the selected ruler’s calibrated scale begins and ends.
  3. Check width, thickness, units and reading direction before ordering—especially for a fixture or mounted installation. If a dimension is not documented, ask Lance instead of estimating from the photo.

Longer is not always easier to handle, store or ship. Compare the shipping profile of the exact size you select.

Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler — Inch — 12" · $3.30 →

Need a larger configuration? Use the size selector above to compare its exact price and shipping profile.

Suitable for / not documented for

Suitable for

  • Measuring
  • Ruling
  • Layout

Choose a straight edge for a continuous measuring or drawing reference. Choose a slip-resistant-backed ruler when resistance to sliding matters; choose a T-square when you need a registered perpendicular line.

Not documented for

  • Tolerance-critical inspection: Accuracy and tolerance are not yet documented for this product family and size.
  • Knife or rotary-cutter guide: No cutting-safe edge specification is documented.

Use these guides for pencil/pen marking. Do not run a knife or rotary blade against a calibrated edge without confirmation that the selected SKU is designed for that use. Slip-resistant backing alone does not establish blade compatibility.

PRODUCT DATA

Verified product details

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Instrument familystraight_inch
MaterialAluminum
FinishAnodized, scratch-resistant aluminum
ConstructionAluminum|Two edges on one side: 1/8 and 1/16 inch; 6-inch model also uses compressed 1/32-inch calibration|Anodized, scratch-resistant aluminum
Measurement systemEnglish
GraduationsTwo edges on one side: 1/8 and 1/16 inch; 6-inch model also uses compressed 1/32-inch calibration
Scale typeEnglish
Country of manufacture Taiwan
Warranty30 days.
ReturnsReturns accepted within 30 days for unused products.
Handling timeSame-day shipping for orders placed by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Same-day order cutoff 2:00 p.m. America/New_York (Eastern Time)

Designed for

  • Measuring
  • Ruling
  • Layout

Care and storage

  • Store flat or fully supported so the measuring body, square head, or curve is not bent or twisted.
  • Wipe with a soft dry cloth after use; if a lightly damp cloth is needed, dry the instrument immediately.
  • Protect calibrated edges and printed or engraved markings from impacts, abrasives, solvents, and cutting tools.

Choose this, or…

What is the Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler — Inch?

An anodized aluminum inch ruler offered from compact bench lengths through long-format layout sizes.

How should I choose a Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler — Inch?

Select one overall length and rule the span from a single straight reference.

Which configurations are offered?

Offered configurations: 6 × 0.75", 12 × 1", 15 × 1.25", 18 × 1.25", 24 × 1.25", 36 × 2", 48 × 2", 60 × 2", 72 × 2", 96 × 2", and 144". Current purchasability is resolved after selection.

WHO THIS RULES FOR

The work this instrument belongs to.

Artists rule. Marking and layout on a supported work surface. Confirm blade compatibility before using any rule as a cutting guide. Enter Artists Rule → Engineers rule. Long reference lines and direct measurement without stepping a short rule. Enter Engineers Rule → Makers rule. Marking and layout on a supported work surface. Confirm blade compatibility before using any rule as a cutting guide. Enter Makers Rule →

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