How to choose
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- Which unit system is required?
- Does the work need slip-resistant backing?
- What length and width fit the work?
SELECT WITH EVIDENCE
Choose Cork-Backed Aluminum Inking Ruler
Cork-backed inking rulers are calibrated on two edges on one side in eighths and sixteenths.
A backed aluminum straight-edge assortment for inking, measuring, and ruling, organized by length and backing configuration.Choose this instrument when
- Measure and rule with a raised, slip-resistant-backed straight edge selected by length and backing configuration.
- The work benefits from a backed ruler that lifts or stabilizes the measuring edge.
Verified selection basis
- Cork-backed inking rulers are calibrated on two edges on one side in eighths and sixteenths.
- The PDF says water-resistant cork raises the ruler above the work surface to reduce ink bleeding or smearing.
- The PDF lists 6-, 12-, 15-, 18-, 24-, 36-, and 48-inch cork-backed SKUs.
- Lance describes its aluminum measuring tools as anodized and scratch resistant, with smooth work edges and readable calibrations.
Avoid the common mismatch
Selecting by nominal size without confirming calibration, width, construction, and intended task.
Resolve the last questions
Is the backing cork or EVA?
Most documented CB configurations are cork-backed, while SR-012-LAN is visually associated with EVA-style backing. Present backing as a configuration-level choice until that SKU is formally separated or confirmed.
Which backed ruler length fits my work?
Choose a length that spans the line or work surface without stepping the ruler, then confirm the backing configuration attached to the selected SKU.
DIRECT ANSWERS
Questions people ask before choosing
What is the Cork-Backed Aluminum Inking Ruler?
A backed aluminum straight-edge assortment for inking, measuring, and ruling, organized by length and backing configuration.
How should I choose a Cork-Backed Aluminum Inking Ruler?
Choose the required length and confirm the backing configuration associated with that SKU.
Which configurations are offered?
Offered configurations: 6 × 0.75", 12 × 1", 12", 15 × 1.5", 18 × 1.5", 24 × 1.5", 36 × 2", and 48 × 2". Current purchasability is resolved after selection.