Best Metal Layout Tools in 2025

PREMIUM PIPE MEASURER: This easy to use marking tool is designed for pipe fitters and welders as an economical measuring tool for marking straight lines around pipes or to mark a straight edge prior to welding or cutting.

HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL: Comes in black and is made from a flexible gasket material which has excellent resistance to both low or high temperatures up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

PRINTED SCALES: The tape is printed with a scale in inches, and features an inch chart, tangent chart, and other helpful markings to assist you in making straight lines around pipes.

Black markings on yellow, with red stud center markings every 16-Inches

Measurements are marked on both sides and both edges, graduated to 1/16-Inch

Engraved graduations on both sides

1/16" graduations 0-12 Scale and 6-0-6 Center Scale

Blade machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and anodized for surface protection and appearance

Precise laser engraved markings, 1/16-inch graduations

Precise, versatile, and easy-to-use are the words which best describe the Incra 6-Inch Precision Marking T-Rule

Think of it as a combination square for marking or measuring that's simultaneously set to every scale position with perfect, instant accuracy

There are micro-fine marking holes and slots at every 1/16-, 1/32

Ergonomic - The Rule is designed to meet the general-utility measuring needs of schools and shops, wood-workers, tinsmiths, and metal workers. The slim design allows you to get into tight spaces while the smooth surface prevents snags and scratches.

Easy to Use - Starrett Rule lies flat featuring large and easy to read graduations and numbers for high precision measurement. It is the ideal tool for measuring, layout, marking or scribing.

Lightweight and Durable - Made from anodized aluminum, offering lasting durability and resistant to corrosion than standard aluminum. It resists bending and easy to carry in schools or shops.

✔️ MARK WITH PRECISION AND GET THE ‘RIGHT’ RIGHT ANGLE - WOODRAPHIC’s Ruler gives you the ultimate marking precision, allowing the user to precisely mark up to the finest millimeter, which is about 0.039 inches. Also, this aluminum 90 square tools earned its square accuracy from Internationally accredited organizations. WOODRAPHIC’s ruler was certified level 1 in Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS). So not only are you able to mark the exact length, but also check the perfect right angle

✔️ CHOOSE THE RIGHT SIZED RULER FOR YOUR PROJECT - The conventional square ruler’s signature feature is to establish perfect 90-degree angles. However, with WOODRAPHIC’s equipment, you can also measure diameter from the inside or the outside. WOODRAPHIC’s square ruler comes in a variety of sizes ranging from 8”, 12”, 100mm, 200mm, 300mm. WOODRAPHIC’s professional square ruler is perfect for marking cut off work on wide stock and verifying 90 degrees of the products as well

✔️ EASY-TO-READ THERMAL - Each aluminum blade is precisely milled with state-of-the-art MCT equipment followed by sanding procedure and anodizing finishing touches. WOODRAPHIC’s professional square ruler is constructed for maximum durability. Blades are engraved with laser marks on the scale with white markings on black smooth backgrounds for increased readability

【High-Quality and Durable】: The high-precision measuring ruler is made of high-quality aluminum alloy, which is higher in hardness, thick and not bulky. The measuring ruler is electroplated and painted with a smooth matte black finish, which is more wear-resistant, not easy to rust, and is not easy to bending damage, support you to use 10,000 times without abrasion, specially designed for your long-term use, can accompany you for a longer time.

【High-Precision Measurement】: The slide ruler for mathematics adopts laser engraving, the scale is more accurate, the mark is more clear and easy to read, and will not be wiped off over time, the flexible stainless steel ruler can accurately mark the finest millimeters, to provide you with accurate measurements.

【Multi-Function Measurement】: The metric ruler with markings provides metric and foot scales, with millimeter and inch planes, and the side provides depth measurement scales. It can be used for length and width measurement, as well as depth or height measurement. It is accurate, portable, and convenient carry it to meet your various measurement needs.

Includes Pro T Rule with marking holes every 1/64", 1/100" and 1/2mm

Set includes Marking Rule, Bend Rule, Pro T-Rule and .5mm pencil

Micro-fine marking holes and slots place your mark exactly on target

12" Centering Rule with protractor feature and precision marking holes at every 1/32"

Micro-fine marking holes and slots place your mark exactly on target

Mark the center of your work piece quickly and accurately

Accurate Metric T-Rule

The General Tools Precision Flex Steel Rule is a measuring ruler. The markings are black for easier reading and deciphering. The rule is 12 inches long, and has a width of 15/32 inches

12" industrial quality steel rule

Precision made with etched fine black graduations for easy reading and long life

✎PRECISION MEASURING: The pocket ruler are wide and the slide square enough to the rule to make for accurate measurements on any drafting, The woodworking ruler are very handy for accurately placing cutting, The adjustable sliding mechanism locks down nice and tightly and allows you to make an easy measurement on the surface, The two thumb screws keep the slide secured and don't tend to loosen during use

✎THICK AND DURABLE: The straight edge metal procket rulers is made of top aluminum alloy, The measuring ruler are not flexible, 1" wide, 5/32" thick, and have a nice black matte finish on them, machining, lettering and finish are excellent, good for marking, scribing lines

✎CLEAR SCALE: The woodworking rulers are easy to read, and work very smoothly, pocket size, both inch and metric, laser etched, permanent grooves that will never fade

Instead of squinting at that blur of lines along the edge of your old steel rule

Incra has re-invented the steel rule by putting micro-fine holes at every scale position

Using a T-square this guide draws perfectly placed horizontal lines with dead-on accuracy, with guide slots that wrap around any edges

Inch and metric calibrations: this ruler has inch and centimeter calibrations that allow for flexible use in most situations

Transparent ruler: made of transparent plastic, you can see the underline notes, convenient for you to draw columns or check the layout of your paperwork

Easy to calibrate: the ruler with quality plastic head for easy calibrating

【Multifunctional 3D Mitre Angle Ruler】The angle ruler has more than 10 functions, 10-in-1, which are: square, protractor, dovetail template, circular hole, parallel line, vertical line, drilling positioning, T-shaped dovetail joint, 45° angle, 90° angle, ten common angles to meet your different needs.

【Tough & Durable Material】The 3D mitre angle measuring tool is made of high quality aluminum alloy material, high hardness, high toughness, non-toxic, rust-proof, durable and non-deformable, high-precision measurement and long life span. Compared with other plastic rulers, which is more durable and has higher accuracy.

【High Measurement Accuracy】Superb carftsmanship, square marking gauge, fine polishing surface, comfortable in your hand, and easy to use. 3D design, no need to flip the body when measuring, just slide to mark the left and right 45 degree or 90 degree angles. The measurement accuracy is 1mm. It can help you to improve working efficiency and save time with woodworking projects.

3" by 4.5" size fits in your shop apron pocket

INCRA's patented marking holes at every 1/16th, 32nd, and 64th from 0 to 3 inches

Micro-fine marking holes and slots place your mark exactly on target

📐Combo Kit--This 10" contour gauge duplicator and 6-sided angle measuring tool combo are great for duplicating the shape on tiling, wallpapering, laying carpet, laminate flooring, and much more. The combo makes projects easier.

📐Premium Material--Shape Duplicator is constructed from ABS plastic providing lightweight and durability. Universal Ruler is made of aluminum alloy with black oxidation coated, connected by metal knobs and bolts, rust-proof and won’t scratch working surfaces.

📐High Accurate--The ABS slip sheet is designed with against gravity damp to keep the precision of duplicate shape. The tool has ruler markings on the body and has both SAE and metric scales, meets any of your measurement needs, providing you with accurate reads

【Save You time】:Micro-fine marking holes slot at every 1/16-, 1/32-, and 1/64-inch scale position.Locate your sharp pencil or scribe with absolute precision.This T-Rule work beautifully to draw lines exactly where you want them to be, which is very suitable for woodworking and will be a good helper for you.

【Clearly Identifiable Scale】:The T-rule finishing features low glare and protective powder coated. It has permanent deep markings and graduations for max Readability. This is a T-Rule which can give you higher accuracy,clearer scale,better line drawing.

【Durable and sturdy】: The Stainless Steel T-rule is made of good quality Stainless Steel 304, durable and sturdy;A good measuring tool, easy and convenient to use.The stainless steel T-Rule of combination square has deep etching scale for superior legibility and long-lasting usage.

INCH AND METRIC CALIBRATIONS-The ruler has Inch and Centimeter calibrations that allow for flexible use in most situations

TRANSPARENT DESIGN-Made of transparent plastic,easy to see through to underline notes,convenient for you to draw columns or check the layout of your paperwork,There are protective film on both sides of ruler,Please remove the protective films on both sides of the ruler before using!

EASY TO USE - Our ruler is clear and easy to read. The numbers and letters are crystal clear. Dual side measuring ruler-cm and inch,portable and convenient.Zero-centering on the bottom and standard 6 inch measurements along the top means no more counting tick marks.

The Bend Rule draws perfect horizontal lines using the end marking holes while sliding the rule along the edge of your work.

Marking slots every 1/16" wrap around your edge to provide dual-surface marking accuracy.

INCRA Bend Rules make dual-surface layouts a snap using the corner slots shown above.

Micro-fine marking holes and slots at every 1/16", 1/32" and 1/64" instantly locate a sharp pencil point or scribe EXACTLY where you want it.

Instantly mark your position with zero uncertainty, zero parallax and zero eye strain

Flexible structure for working on curved surfaces

Calibrated in 10ths to the inch on one side and centimeters on the other.

Beveled edges.

Zero centering scale.

Durable and Ergonomic: Made of 5mm aluminum alloy with durable metal knobs and bolts, It`s more durable and quality than plastic one.Say goodbye to your fragile angularizer template tool.

Multple Applications: Set at 90-degree angles to space parallel pieces of wood, form into a T-Square to align your brick, even set your own distances for corbelling, any other project you can think of.

Easy to Use：Just place onto your work area, slide the rulers into the shape you need, and tighten the screws. Excellent portable tool that is easy to fold, saves space and is easy to store.

◉High-quality materials: The multi-angle measuring ruler is made of high-quality aluminum alloy, which is resistant to falling and durable. The aluminum alloy multi-angle measuring ruler is super wear-resistant and anti-rust. They can be used for a long time without worrying about corrosion, which ensures the durability of the multi-angle measuring ruler.

◉Easy to use: a multi-function ruler with 3-hole positioning holes, the diameter of the 3-hole template is: 45mm/40mm/25mm, when using, just adjust the six metal knobs to the desired shape, and then lock it, Then install the ruler on the material that needs to be cut, you can quickly draw the size and cut, thereby saving valuable time and improving work efficiency and productivity.

◉Laser engraving: The highly visible and precise laser etching scale is very wear-resistant and can be used for a long time without worrying about corrosion. Other rulers will not wear out due to long time scale. The digital ruler will always remain on the ruler, and there are two displays in metric and imperial systems, which are very suitable for precise angle measurement.

VERSATILE - The Kapro 314 Set & Match ruler is a versatile, multi-purpose ruler that features add-on accessories (sold separately) to help you build your perfect DIY tool.

CONVENIENT - This customizable DIY tool features a durable aluminum frame with three sliding markers for accurate layout, two slide and lock vials, and sliding knife guides. Our ruler includes two scales in 1/16ths, one traditional scale and one zero point scale to assist with alignment.

MULTI-PURPOSE - The Kapro 314 helps to tackle all of your DIY and home improvement jobs from hanging shelves and aligning cabinets, to arranging wall paper and leveling mirrors. Plus, you can use this tool for carpentry, drywall, and interior design projects!

【High-quality materials】The multi angle measuring ruler made of high quality aluminum alloy material, anti-fall, durable. the aluminum alloy multi angle measuring rule is super wear-resistant, can be used for a long time, no need to worry about corrosion, to ensure the durability of multi angle measuring rule.

【Accurate measurement】The multi angle measuring ruler, high accuracy, can be accurate to the mm value, clear reading, The multi angle measuring ruler units: CM and inches not easy to paint, easy to maintain and easy to store, The multi angle measuring ruler is a precise multi angle measuring ruler template tool

【Powerful】The multi angle measuring ruler Can be freely deformed and used in various ways.the multi angle measuring ruler has a 12-piece ruler and 12 metal knobs that fold freely. Simply adjust the metal knobs to precisely create the shape you want. Measuring objects of different shapes is quick and easy.

MULTI-FUNCTION: MUSIBO woodworking protractors & ruler is a multifunctional device for length measurement and angle drawing. It can measure lengths and draw parallel lines at different angles and intervals easily, which will bring much convenience to your work. Each woodworking ruler is equipped with a wall-mounted storage rack, which make it easy to store. MUSIBO woodworking protractors & ruler is an indispensable tool for every woodworkers and mechanics

HIGH PRECISION: The ruler tool can be adjusted from 0° to 70°, every 5° (plus 22-1/ 2°, 67-1/ 2°) has a steel ball to lock the angle firmly during the painting lines; Any angle can be obtained by moving and rotating the ruler. The ruler has a total length of 13in, and the smallest scale is accurate to 1/32in. There are 104 serrated notches and 13 circular holes, The spacing of the serrations is 11/112in (approximately equal to 2.49 mm) and that of the round holes is 1in

SIMPLE OPERATION: You can make the cross surface of the disc next to the edge of the board, then turn the ruler to get the angle you want. Adjust the nut to get the best feel. Place the tip of the pencil in the saw tooth notch and then move the ruler along the edge of the board to get different parallel lines. In short, you can draw any line you want with this ruler

⭐【Durable and sturdy】Our metal ruler body is made of high-quality aluminum alloy (aviation aluminum), which has higher hardness and is not easy to break.The surface is frosted and anodized, wear-resistant, rust-proof, and comfortable to the touch, lightweight but strong.Unlike a plastic ruler, it can ensure that the scale is still clearly visible after you use it for a long time and will not be worn.

⭐【Clearly Identifiable Scale】: Professional woodworking ruler ,the surface is anodized, Laser marking,the scale is clear and accurate, it is easy to read. The side is marked with 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 depth measurement units, which can meet a variety of measurement needs.

⭐【Multi-Function Ruler】Multi gauge measuring tool is absolutely versatile.With Marking Rule Set you can do different things! From measuring depth, width to drawing lines. This multifunctional ruler can draw horizontal lines, vertical lines, long lines, short lines, parallel lines, and right-angle lines to meet your various marking needs.

FUNCTION:woodworking protractors & ruler is a multifunctional device for length measurement and angle drawing. It can measure lengths and draw parallel lines at different angles and intervals easily, which will bring much convenience to your work

PRECISION：The ruler tool can be adjusted from 0° to 70°, every 5° (plus 22-1/ 2°, 67-1/ 2°) has a steel ball to lock the angle firmly during the painting lines; Any angle can be obtained by moving and rotating the ruler. The ruler has a total length of 13in, and the smallest scale is accurate to 1/32in. There are 104 serrated notches and 13 circular holes, The spacing of the serrations is 11/112in (approximately equal to 2.49 mm) and that of the round holes is 1in

MATERIAL：The dial of this adjustable woodworkers edge rule is made of hard plastic, both the angle finder and ruler body are made of stainless steel, which is moisture-proof, rust-proof and corrosion-resistant. The laser scale is clear and precise, does not fade, and effectively extends its service life

Accurate Operation: 1mm, 0.5mm, 0.25mm each scale position has fine-marked holes and grooves, making the operation more accurate.

Made of stainless steel, the scale is clear and accurate, CNC machining, comfortable texture,Make marking a lot less time consuming and far more accurate.

The 90° shape holds it snugly in place while the two-scale surfaces let you mark and measure on the top, edge, and corners simultaneously! There are even two vertical end scales for drawing precision parallel lines relative to the edge of your work.