Hook Rules

Woodpeckers Hook Rule

We’ve been using the Hook Rules in our test-shop since it’s last release, and we’ve found that the hook is great…most of the time. But there are times when it’s in the way. So, this time, we’ve changed the engraving of the graduations to make this the most versatile rule in your shop. On one side, the scale reads from left-to-right (with the hook). On the other side, the scale reads from right-to-left (from the square end of the rule). Need to measure from an inside corner? Register from the square end. Need to measure from an edge? Flip it over and use the hook. Both sides feature one scale in sixteenths and another in thirty-seconds. For those who prefer to work in millimeters, we offer a metric version, as well.

The side that reads right-to-left is ideal for setting up your table saw. Place the end against the fence and align the desired measurement to you saw blade.

We engraved the end of the hook, too, for easy access to check or set the height of saw blades, router bits and your drill press.

The Hook Rules are just 1/32nd of an inch thick, eliminating parallax viewing error and light enough to handle easily. They’re made from hardened stainless spring steel and finished with a special process that produces a non-glare satin surface. The graduations are laser engraved to a tolerance of ±.004" total accumulated error. In short, they’re designed and manufactured to last through generations of woodworkers.

We make the hook rules in 6" and 12" and metric. Each comes with a wall-mountable Rack-It™ to keep your Hook Rules safe, but always within easy reach. 

WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals, including chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov