I would get the rotomatic, but then, that is what I use. You can also buy more extensions if you like.
earlier, Keith Christian, wrote: >Thanks for your replies on measuring and creating jigs. > >If you were going to purchase a measuring device for use with a table >saw, chop saw and router, which one would you start with and why? I am >not going to be able to purchase all of them at one time. So, I will >start with purchasing just one. Here is a description of each one I am >considering. They are available from NFB. If you know of other sources >or other brands, I'd be interested in hearing about them. > >EXTENSION MEASURING TOOL--CLICK RULE: >An efficient tactile measuring device that measures up to 12 inches with >accuracy of 1/16 of an inch. Three 12-inch extensions allow measurement >up to 4 feet. This device consists of four major parts: 1/2-inch >aluminum tube, sliding threaded rod, locking screw, 1/4-inch-thick metal >stop.AID01R$65.00 > >EXTENSION MEASURING TOOL--ROTOMATIC: >This tool comes with a base measuring rod of 6 1/4 inches with three >extension rods (measuring 6, 12, and 18 inches each) and a locking nut >which allows measurement up to 3 1/2 feet. The nut moves on the threaded >base rod in which the threads are 1/16 inch apart. One 1/4 turn of the >nut equals 1/64 inch. AID04R$50.00 > >MEASURING TAPE--TALKING: >This unit measures up to 16 feet (5 meters) and comes with print >instructions. Uses one 9V battery (included).AID06T$99.00 > >Thanks, > >Keith > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.1/1867 - Release Date: >12/28/2008 2:23 PM John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
