Crescent Lufkin Red End Folding Wood Rule, 6-Inch - TX46N

Good quality and the ruler is very helpful in working with wood.

Just as good as the old one I had for 35 years that finally but the dust. Only concerns are how the measure #’s and lines will hold up. Will update in 6 months. I use this tool for very specific tasks. Mostly use a standard tape measure but use this a few times a week.

Received brand new, and will be put to use next week.This has very tight joints and firmly clicks open and closed.The extender has a slight curve to it, which creates a minimal amount of friction, which helps keep it in place. The extender does not freely or inadvertently move, it takes a minimal amount of effort to extend/retract.The extender is NOT plastic, it is brass with a black coating on the back/inside. I scraped off a bit of the black coating material to expose the brass beneath. I hate to speculate, but I suspect the black coating might help to keep the tight fit of the extender.The rule has 1/16" increments (extender also).I fully opened the rule and extender, and compared it to a Stanley tape measure - the rule appears to be exactly accurate to the tape measure.

Fit and finish were a bit sloppy. It could stand some extra bench work, even if that means a couple of extra dollars on the price tag. A few of the hinges only open one direction and required some attention with a needle oiler to be functional. I suggest filing a carpenter's pencil over top of the joints to produce some graphite shavings and working them into the hinges; this should provide some long-lasting lubrication for these joints. Still, having to work on a new tool to make it acceptable for pro use is a little sad, especially from (what used to be) Lufkin, a company with such a rich legacy. This thing really needs a sleeve of some sort to protect it in the toolbox. I could see myself breaking it without trying very hard. Still, all that aside, it was still a good buy for the money.

I am not a professional anything but the last one I had was from 30 years ago and was suprised I could still find this till I found out its used fairly commonly still. Guess somethings cant be replaced by 'those pesky newfangled contraptions.' :DVery sturdy design. Nice wood, Keeps its form fairly well when held flat and extended. Slider goes in and out with friction so it stays out. I only replaced my old one because my old one had sentamental value and I wanted to have one to actually use.

The slide does not slide. Poor construction. What a waste of my time. I'll find a different company, and return this thing.

Sometimes I just like to go old-school and measure like my Dad did, but then I found real reasons where a folding ruler is more accurate in certain situations. This rule is no longer a novelty for me, but an important asset in my shop. Great for measuring inside measurements, squaring drawers and boxes. Most often I use this standing on edge not laying flat. Try it and you'll "rediscover" a real gem. This one feels well made with tight joints and accurate markings

Just like the first one I bought in 1966.

Perfect for me!

No problems

Love it.

For budding Louis Sauzzede fans

I used to be a tape measure guy but this piece is extremely useful if working on stuff under six feet long. And you can't beat the inside measurement accuracy either.