Incra T-RULE12 12-Inch Precision Marking T-Rule

Ordered the INCRA T-RULE06 6-Inch and the INCRA TINYT03 3-inch precision T-rule and am very impressed with both INCRA products. The precision and costruction are superb. My only request would be the inclusion of a rigid storage case. These are not something you just toss into your toolbox. But with proper care, they will last a long time.Most of the complaints I've read seem to center around the "tiny holes" and "flimsy" material. Both are necessary to preserve the precision of the instrument. You just can't accurately mark a 1/32nd increment using a standard #2 lead pencil thru a deep hole. Using a (required) 0.5 mm mechanical pencil, you can mark 2 lines 1/32nd apart and still see them as individual lines! This is incredibly difficult using a standard pencil no matter how "sharp" it is.Out of curiosity, I measured the thickness of the ruler at 0.010" using a Starrett micrometer. The ruler will never lie "perfectly flat" on its own, and it doesn't matter! In use, your fingers and the pencil will easily keep it "flat" against the work surface.Another common compaint seems to be the small writing on the ruler. There is a LOT of information being presented on the ruler, and it is very clearly ENGRAVED. Yes, it's small, and I must use my reading glasses to insert the pencil into the correct hole. But the text is all necessary and probably as big as it can be and still fit in the available space. I'm getting to be a bit old, so I don't blame the instrument - I blame my eyes.Being an "intermediate" level woodworker, my skills don't yet allow me to work to the level of precision possible with this instrument. With this ruler, I can now mark 2 perfectly parallel lines at a precise location. But for me, actually making an accurate cut along those lines - well, I'm still working on that!Overall, I'm quite impressed with the Incra T-rules and would definitely buy them again.

It's small and feels flimsy because of the thin steel template but it's stuff on the axis that matter. It's the best think to lay out lines down a board as long as you have a 0.05 mechanical pencil. It seems pricey but it's well built and I know it'll last if you yeah it well.

I recently purchased the INCRA T-RULE06 6-Inch Precision Marking T-Rule and have been blown away by its accuracy and ease of use. The markings are incredibly precise, and the ruler is sturdy and well-made. I love the T-rule design, which makes it easy to mark both straight lines and angles with perfect accuracy. This ruler has become an essential tool in my woodworking projects, and I can't imagine working without it now. Overall, I highly recommend the INCRA T-RULE06 to anyone who values precision and efficiency in their work. It's an investment that will pay off in spades.

I've been looking for a better solution to holding a pencil against a sliding ruler to mark set up lines. This promises to be just the thing I've been looking for. I use a Pentel 5mm mechanical pencil which under my heavy hand tends break lead frequently. I've discovered if you let the jig "pull" or "push" the pencil once slotted in the right measurement hole, the lead will survive longer, and your marks will be very legible. It's also just like Incra to get you to the smallest measurement incremens as possible, so if you need to be accurate to the 32nds or 64ths, this jig is just what you need. Of course, it's also good for marking 8ths and 16ths too, but finding the right notch is a bit tricky at first (especially if your eyesight is not quite what it used to be). I've noticed a significant improvment in my ability to draw precise layout lines using the Incra Precision t-rule. I am sorry I waited until now to get one. P.S.: the 6" ruler is probably as big as I would go, since the ruler tends to wander off course the futher away from the T-Bar you are.

I bought this hoping it would be useful. Once I did, I found that I used it exclusively over other measurement and marking tools I have. Super light, seems very accurate and square, love that I can get to very tight increments when marking. Just need more fine pencil lead as it's not really great for my chunky pencils.