Switching between “whatever ruler is the closest” has gotten me in a pickle more than once. Practicing consistency and patience will eventually be more valuable than any tool I can buy!
I feel like there's a lot of value to be had in videos like these. Both for the viewers and the content creator. Hopefully they're popular. Good job! 👍👍
SO I watched this video the day after I ordered the off brand. They came in the. Day after I saw it and i could tell that I wanted the accuracy of woodpeckers. Just received my woodpeckers set and so happy I upgraded. Thanks for the video
One of the more in-depth and Informative reviews I;ve seen. But honestly, the Clean Style would be a welcome addition to my apron - it's accuracy would help my failing eyes (nearing 70 but still making sawdust) The last 64th I saw was almost 6 years ago on my birthday! Your videos are always thorough and insightful, thank you for the effort!
Didn’t realize that I needed one of these until watching this video. Have always gotten by with a double square but now see the definite advantages of these.
You are excellent in your presentation!! You obviously use your equipment and understand it and are able to relay your knowledge in a clear and understanding way. Thank you!
That is "key" to having a good UA-cam channel I think. I've been on some channels and thought, "What is this person trying to get to here!!!!???"....and they just totally loose my interest.
I've always wondered what made the Woodpeckers brand so premium, and this video did a great job explaining that. While I think the Woodpecker brand is probably objectively better for all the reasons you described, I've never needed accuracy to that degree, so the Clear Style would probably be fine for my shop (except the red looks better. :D)
Your style of teaching is precise and to the point and this old man gets it. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks for the work you put in to share your knowledge.
I'm a newbie to woodworking (about a year). I've learned a lot from you and others on UA-cam. I started with mostly budget tools, but I'm upgrading as income permits. Thanks for all the help. It really makes a positive impact on people like me.
Its been an Inspire Woodcraft kind of evening for me. I just spent a couple of hours in my shop jointing some 2x material using your table saw technique. Came back inside and saw a notification for this video and spent 22 minutes watching a review I didn't know I needed. I find your videos quite helpful. Glad I found your channel.
I don't think they are expensive at all. Just like festool... You get what you pay for. If you are a carpenter making at least 100+ hr as a good one should, you can make it pay for itself in a couple of hours. This video is like comparing a prius to a rolls royce... LOL
The problem with knockoffs is that it is a stolen idea used to profit China. People say so what if I buy from China. Well that is a huge issue. There are so many thing that are not made in the USA and because there is such a limited amount of USA made prices are high just to be able to afford the cost of living. Prices are to high because so many people in the United States rather give China control over our economy.
“Having that extra inch down there really comes in handy” 😂😂😂😂 Great info like always! Been looking at the woodpeckers one for a while. Finally have my first real shop and building it out has been a blast...but expensive lol
I'm in the same boat there bubba, so dont fret about it!! Use what you got, and make what ya got count!!! If we were all rich or sponsored or would be different. Then we could afford, or get what ever we wanted/needed. Not knocking dude in the video by any means at all here, just stating the facts is all.
"really, how would they know?" You just elevated yourself above every PEng who ever failed to question their own supremacy. SECOND round is now on me. Crap.
Always glad to see another Jody video pop up. Thanks for the review and thanks for all the time you spend teaching us and letting us look over your shoulder as you work
I had the good fortune to take a class, taught by Greg Paolini, in 2019. As a parting gift, Greg gave us each a Paolini pocket rule. What a handy tool, after a great class, taught by a wonderful guy! I hope to go back for another class, after the pandemic is over; and I use the Pocket rule every single day.
Thanks for your in depth review of the woodpecker Paolini Rule. I have had mine for some time but really never took the time to actually learn to use it. I always reverted back to my tape or my starrett square. Now, I finally understand thanks to your video.
Great explanation of differences. Learnt a lot. Justified the higher cost with better accuracy and usefulness. Thank you and keep teaching and explaining stuff. You get what you pay for and thankfully there are people and companies that believe in making quality over quantity.
Thanks for the video. As a beginning woodworker I find your videos very informative and easy to follow. This set would be a great addition to my slowly growing toolbox.
Hi Jodi, love your channel and videos. I just made one of your table saw jointer jigs and have it hanging in my shop. It's not a real jointer but does the trick until I can get the cash for a real one. One tool at a time. I look forward to all you unbiased reviews to help me on future purchases. My next thing of yours I plan to make is your box joint jig, so far it's the best for my needs I've seen on youtube. What would I use the ruler for, to step up my measuring game. What I use now is rummage sale or pawn shop finds. I'm slowly building my tool arsenal. I love used but hate the game of 'whats missing or broke on this tool' game everytime I get it home. Thanks for you work you do, keep up the good work.
Newbie woodworker here and realizing how expensive woodworking is collecting valuable tools to make your life easier!! I definitely need this in my tool box!! 🙏🏼
Hey bub, dont work yourself up into an anxiety attack with over thinking that you just have to have everything you see some other wood worker with!! Trust me, you will just drive yourself insane over it. Slowly build up your tools over time. Try to buy new ones if you can afford it, and when you can afford it. Set reasonable goals for yourself and keep a good schedule on projects that you are going. That way you dont have projects that are way too difficult for you to do, or you dont have 20 different projects that you have started on, and not finished. I've been in construction work for most of my life, and one would think that would be great to get into wood work...they are two totally different monsters. Having a construction background does help, but wood working can be a little more complicated than a demolition job... Anyway, I'm just here trying to give some helpful advice/suggestions to help you further your wood working experience!! Just take your time, stay safe, and have fun!!!
A very informative comparison. After a career in measurement science, I also appreciate your discussion of the differences between having a semicircle versus a vee in the end of the rule, and the resulting difference in positional accuracy. I can see the advantages of those types of rules for various types of measuring and marking. They would definitely be a step up from the low-cost and budget tools I have now. Hoping that stimulus money comes soon.
These pocket rules would be great to help me improve my skills and then be able to teach my son how to make things when he gets a few years older. Love your videos, they are always educational, clear, and to the point without much fluff.
Some great insights into both and the differences. Also nice to not hear the corporate shilling of products, just an experience based review of both. Pocket rules are always handy for smaller measurements wherein tape measures end hooks obscure your view below an inch ( sometimes 2 inches) and used to regularly carry one daily until i lost mine on a job. You just dont realize how handy they are until its gone sadly. Best of luck, great review, subscribed with notifications and look forward to many more insights.
Thank you for the excellent illustration of the tool and the differences between the two. I do love woodpecker tools myself and have a few myself. I didn’t originally find a need for this one in particular but now think it would be great for setting up my router. Thanks again for the attention to the details, really helpful.
Great demo- I enjoy the information that you provide the community and the way you deliver it, top notch! I have been wanting to pull the trigger on the Woodpecker Paolini set and saw the Clear Style and was considering those as well. Thanks for the intricate reviews on both!
Thanks for putting together this video as well as your other budget vs premium layout tool comparison videos. I finally ordered the woodpeckers 8” pocket rule to keep in my apron. I have their 4” saddle square and love it but an 8” version of that is too big for my apron. I wanted the pocket rule for parallel marking and layout work and think this will be much easier to keep in my pocket than a double square. Woodpeckers makes fantastic tools that last a lifetime but their higher price point, for me at least, means buying one and not a set. I have only been wood working for a year so selecting one size and hoping that is the correct one for your workflow is intimidating. I’d imagine this is true for other new woodworkers But I wish I would have seen this video or known about the clear style set on Amazon two weeks ago. For the price I paid for my woodpeckers 8” rule in stainless I could have gotten a full set of the clear style. Even if these are not tools that last a lifetime, it would let me try out the different sizes and determine which size works best for me before spending the money on a woodpecker version. Thanks for including the giveaway. Here’s to hoping I win to figure out what is the right size pocket rule for me as I continue to practice building my skills as a woodworker.
Great tools and great techniques. I especially like the precision of the V vs semicircle. I've heard that you can't work wood to 32nd inch tolerance. But I find going for it makes a difference. I'd like to use the Clear instead of the tri-square I use now. Thanks for the thoughtful Woodworking Tips.
I watched this when you first posted it and watching it today I think I figured out the stand issue to the clear style. If you place the adjustment block with the slit base down and the adjustment knobs pointing up, you can probably place the ruler into the slot in the block.
I have not used this type of ruler. I have a little 6” combination square I use all the time that lives in my apron though. After seeing your examples, I can see how this would come in super handy and would definitely keep the small one in my apron too. Thanks for the informative review!
Great walkthrough as always 👍I was talking with my brother about a blade deflection issue I was having and the use of my Woodpeckers mini square. He again related to me that his favorite is the Paolini pocket square and how he uses it daily. Looks like I need to get on the bus. Thanks for the great info.
Your descriptions of the differences between the two manufacturers was excellent. This is my first time at your channel. When I visit a woodworking channel and they cannot convey their thoughts, I just leave and never return. That won’t happen here. Thanks!
Great comparison. Your explanation of the V vs U groove is brillant. I wouldn't have thought it would make such a difference. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hey, I truly appreciate your unbiased Comparison on your tool reviews. It truly helps woodworking hobbyist like myself justify spending money and where. Thanks to your review, I picked up one of the blemish adjustable squares. My go to at this point and money well spent!
Great Video... I'm learning about tools I didn't even know existed. I've watched several of your videos and appreciate the objectivity; actually watched the video about the Woodpecker rules yesterday. I've been doing projects off and on for years, but very intermittently and I'm trying to be more serious in what I do. I worry with the vast array of tools that many are cool but not really necessary. Your perspective is extremely useful so I'll be watching a lot more. Cheers!
Thanks for doing these comparison videos, they are really helpful to understand the nuances of the features and how the differences might affect me in my shop.
I don;t have either one but am very intrigued. I am recently retired and jumping into the woodworking game. So looking forward to making some fun projects.
I bought the 3 Clear Style 3 pack after watching your review video on the Woodpeckers version. Didnt want to drop that much dough on a ruler I may or may not use. I really like them and find them extremely useful. Especially the 6" version. May have to pull the trigger on the Woodpecker after watching this comparison video.
I own a lot of Woodpecker and Incra layout and measuring tools and they are all great. I also bought the knock off Paolini Rulers from Amazon (set of three for $29.99. When I ordered them, I thought for sure I was wasting my money, but I was wrong. they measuring units line up exactly with both my Incra and Woodpecker tools. I was honestly very impressed with the quality. It's important to note that I do not own a Woodpecker Paolini ruler for comparison, but I doubt that the quality could be proportionately better in comparison to the higher price. I enjoyed this and all your videos! I just thought I would add my experience to the comments.
Glad to see a post from you today!!! I think my grandson and I would make good use of this rule set .we build “stuff “. Thanks. A nice comparison. I built and use your box jig. Best one on UA-cam. Lou
Don't have either, but have been super tempted to get one and see how they could improve my accuracy. Pretty new to woodworking and have learned quickly how the right measuring tools can really save a lot of headaches. Once thought a ruler is a ruler, what's the big deal... Well... Lots of big deals!
For 30 years I've been doing my layouts the cold way. I've been wanting to upgrade to newer layout tools, but I haven't pulled the trigger. But I would love a set!
Never used anything like those before. Think they would come in very handy in my small wood shop. Even if not as precise as the woodpecker ones. Very much enjoy your videos please keep pumping them out !!!
Great in-depth review ! Don't have either yet, but have been thinking about the woodpecker one based on your review and "bang for the buck" advice. Glad to see you back! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for the lengthy and comprehensive review. I have a few Woodpecker measuring tools and pleased with the functionality especially as they come in fully metric versions and not compromised by some other measuring system.
Nice explanation of the used of the tools and comparison of features. Great explanation of the difference of the Vee and round pencil lead notch too - every little bit of inaccuracy adds up to a larger problem. Good info!
Thx. Great info. I have been looking at the paolinis but can’t justify the price. Would love a shot at the clear style rule set. Glad I found your channel recently.
I love my stainless Paolini rules. Got all three sizes and I use them all the time. 6in sits in the top of my apron, 8in in a front pocket. Nice video.
Thorough review, look forward to more layout tool reviews. What is the make of your mechanical pencil, will it survive in my apron pocket? Thanks again
I use the Pentel GraphGear 1000 pencils and I swear by them. It will absolutely survive in an apron pocket. Although it is a feature that I rarely use, the pocket clip is also a lever to retract the tip of the pencil to prevent it from breaking if dropped or catching on fabric if put into a pocket. It's brilliant. It also lets out a smaller amount of lead with each click, compared to a lot of other brands that I have seen, which leads to less lead breakage. This is the .7 (amzn.to/3sTsvSz), but there are other sizes as well and sets, which is nice in case you use different sizes for different tasks.
I don't own either but have coveted a paolini pocket rule for months now. So far I use a combo square and an Incra Tiny-T rule. Would love to win this! Thanks for the review 👍🏼
Greetings from Down Under. As always great video - such fantastic info. I have 2 WoodPeckers Paolini rules. Have found I use them much more than I expected for things like checking that things are square or that a guide rail is parrallel to an edge before ripping. Great advice on using the rule over the full length of the router table top. Had no trouble with slipping even when only tightening the thumb screws to a light finger tight.
I am working on remodeling my kitchen and bathrooms. With that being said I would truly appreciate any of the rulers. It would be helpful in building the cabinets, countertops, and the finishing the trim. Just watched the video and was great to see a lower prices tool similar to WP awesome tools. I checked on the Clear (black ruler) that it stand up on the 1" vertical. Unlike WP where you passed the holder through the square hole to measure. With the black ruler you leave the section that slides up and down the ruler. Secure the screws and then stand the ruler vertically using the flat side of the adjustable section. Thank you for the video and your time.
Great video, very thorough. I do understand the differences, sometimes a small difference can be "overcome" by consistently using the tool and always marking items in the same way throughout a project. I'm just getting my shop started and, of course, need everything. I've looked at hundreds of videos and scanned every website referenced in the videos for their merch. Of course "Team Red" has the best and most accurate gear, but who can afford them? Unless you have a YT channel and you pimp their products, you aren't getting any free ride. But it's not just WP, they all do it and I totally understand why. I really enjoy the videos and have learned enough to make my head swim. I want to thank you for keeping the work you do understandable and presented in a way to make me think I can do what you present.
Nice informative comparison between these two rules. Which of the three sizes do you use the most? Do you find all three sizes beneficial or are some seldom used in your woodworking projects?
Thank you again for your detail and approach and making woodworking accessible. I can now see see value of the woodpecker details vs a knockoff and in this case very useful!
Thanks for the thorough review, it's always good to see how various options compare. Not sure if I'd really need a pocket ruler but I can see how it can be handy in certain situations.
Thanks for the thorough review! I have a few woodpeckers tools but MAN are they expensive! It’ll be nice to know if the differences will be worth it so I’m really looking forward to this series. Thanks again.
Hey all. We have officially closed the giveaway on this one. Thanks so much to all that watched and left a comment!
Switching between “whatever ruler is the closest” has gotten me in a pickle more than once. Practicing consistency and patience will eventually be more valuable than any tool I can buy!
UA-cam only allows "like", but you're basically adopted. Good boy. Now, go do your chores.
(Bro-sh!t aside, seriously: insight)
I feel like there's a lot of value to be had in videos like these. Both for the viewers and the content creator. Hopefully they're popular. Good job! 👍👍
SO I watched this video the day after I ordered the off brand. They came in the. Day after I saw it and i could tell that I wanted the accuracy of woodpeckers. Just received my woodpeckers set and so happy I upgraded. Thanks for the video
One of the more in-depth and Informative reviews I;ve seen. But honestly, the Clean Style would be a welcome addition to my apron - it's accuracy would help my failing eyes (nearing 70 but still making sawdust) The last 64th I saw was almost 6 years ago on my birthday!
Your videos are always thorough and insightful, thank you for the effort!
I love these comparison videos always find something else to look into for when I can afford to upgrade my tools.
Didn’t realize that I needed one of these until watching this video. Have always gotten by with a double square but now see the definite advantages of these.
This is a measuring tool that I've always wanted. One day I'll get my hands on one or two and or three.
You are excellent in your presentation!! You obviously use your equipment and understand it and are able to relay your knowledge in a clear and understanding way. Thank you!
That is "key" to having a good UA-cam channel I think.
I've been on some channels and thought, "What is this person trying to get to here!!!!???"....and they just totally loose my interest.
I've always wondered what made the Woodpeckers brand so premium, and this video did a great job explaining that. While I think the Woodpecker brand is probably objectively better for all the reasons you described, I've never needed accuracy to that degree, so the Clear Style would probably be fine for my shop (except the red looks better. :D)
Your style of teaching is precise and to the point and this old man gets it. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks for the work you put in to share your knowledge.
LOL, “Just having that little extra inch down there can make quite a big difference”... in my best Michael Scott voice... “That’s what she said”
What's the difference between "Ooo" and "Ahh"? About three inches.
Why are guys so immature?
@@jodymontez693 LOL, that is a question for the ages
I'm a newbie to woodworking (about a year). I've learned a lot from you and others on UA-cam. I started with mostly budget tools, but I'm upgrading as income permits. Thanks for all the help. It really makes a positive impact on people like me.
Seems like both of these would be more accurate than the user (me).
Its been an Inspire Woodcraft kind of evening for me. I just spent a couple of hours in my shop jointing some 2x material using your table saw technique. Came back inside and saw a notification for this video and spent 22 minutes watching a review I didn't know I needed. I find your videos quite helpful. Glad I found your channel.
I have always felt that while Woodpecker tools look great and are extremely well made, I have trouble justifying the price.
I spent a lot of money on tools that I hardly use. I enjoy owning them, but sometimes feel like one day I’ll regret wasting all that money.
I don't think they are expensive at all. Just like festool... You get what you pay for. If you are a carpenter making at least 100+ hr as a good one should, you can make it pay for itself in a couple of hours.
This video is like comparing a prius to a rolls royce... LOL
The problem with knockoffs is that it is a stolen idea used to profit China.
People say so what if I buy from China. Well that is a huge issue. There are so many thing that are not made in the USA and because there is such a limited amount of USA made prices are high just to be able to afford the cost of living.
Prices are to high because so many people in the United States rather give China control over our economy.
Spending 500% more for 5% improvement (current chienese set available for $18 vs woodpeckers $115)
im addicted to buying woodcrafting tools .. love your videos
“Having that extra inch down there really comes in handy” 😂😂😂😂
Great info like always! Been looking at the woodpeckers one for a while. Finally have my first real shop and building it out has been a blast...but expensive lol
Had the exact same thought ha ha ha
Literally said to myself..."that's what she said"
@@lostinadream1866 it was too perfect to just let it go lol
@@joshweaver8806 I knew I couldn't have been the only one that chuckled ha ha ha
It's not the length of the tool it's how you use it :)
I have always liked all of your videos but these head to head comparisons are my favorite. I appreciate how informative you are. Thanks
Can’t afford either. Lol. I use a cheap combi square for just about everything
How much was the clear style? WP was $150, but the CS is no longer available from Amazon.
I'm in the same boat there bubba, so dont fret about it!!
Use what you got, and make what ya got count!!!
If we were all rich or sponsored or would be different. Then we could afford, or get what ever we wanted/needed.
Not knocking dude in the video by any means at all here, just stating the facts is all.
Excellent comparison! And thank you for pointing the differences in accuracy of the notches between both rules.
"really, how would they know?"
You just elevated yourself above every PEng who ever failed to question their own supremacy. SECOND round is now on me. Crap.
Always glad to see another Jody video pop up. Thanks for the review and thanks for all the time you spend teaching us and letting us look over your shoulder as you work
I had the good fortune to take a class, taught by Greg Paolini, in 2019. As a parting gift, Greg gave us each a Paolini pocket rule. What a handy tool, after a great class, taught by a wonderful guy! I hope to go back for another class, after the pandemic is over; and I use the Pocket rule every single day.
Maybe the mm end of the black one is for using the zero to centerfind on a board’s edge by eyeballing the edges to the same opposing numbers? 🤷🏻♂️
Watching your videos is helping a new wood worker out
I am sure Woodpeckers' tools are great tools, but just haven't gotten to the point where it makes sense to pay the price for them..
Thanks for your in depth review of the woodpecker Paolini Rule. I have had mine for some time but really never took the time to actually learn to use it. I always reverted back to my tape or my starrett square. Now, I finally understand thanks to your video.
When I am looking for unbiased new tools, I search for you, James at Stumpy Nubs and Project Farm. Between the three of you, I am going broke!
Love your videos. I watch as much to learn as for enjoyment. Your explanation and teaching style are what I like best! Keep up the good work!
I've never used a pocket rule. My typical go to is a combination square.
Bingo!
Thank you for the unbiased review of the two item. With all the tools that are out there and the limited budget an honest review is appreciated.
Having an extra inch will make a difference. My inner 12 year old yelled out “that’s what she said.” Hope I got someone to laugh.
My mind went there also.😆
Beat me to it lol
Great explanation of differences. Learnt a lot. Justified the higher cost with better accuracy and usefulness. Thank you and keep teaching and explaining stuff. You get what you pay for and thankfully there are people and companies that believe in making quality over quantity.
I'm in a position in my life where I could fill my shop with Woodpecker tools.
I got here, partly by not buying them in the first place.
Thanks for the video. As a beginning woodworker I find your videos very informative and easy to follow. This set would be a great addition to my slowly growing toolbox.
On my budget, WP is currently out of reach.
Yep, me too! The 6in. Kreg pocket ruler works great for me!
Hi Jodi, love your channel and videos. I just made one of your table saw jointer jigs and have it hanging in my shop. It's not a real jointer but does the trick until I can get the cash for a real one. One tool at a time. I look forward to all you unbiased reviews to help me on future purchases. My next thing of yours I plan to make is your box joint jig, so far it's the best for my needs I've seen on youtube.
What would I use the ruler for, to step up my measuring game. What I use now is rummage sale or pawn shop finds. I'm slowly building my tool arsenal. I love used but hate the game of 'whats missing or broke on this tool' game everytime I get it home. Thanks for you work you do, keep up the good work.
General diyer woodpecker look great But to expensive for me.
Newbie woodworker here and realizing how expensive woodworking is collecting valuable tools to make your life easier!! I definitely need this in my tool box!! 🙏🏼
Hey bub, dont work yourself up into an anxiety attack with over thinking that you just have to have everything you see some other wood worker with!!
Trust me, you will just drive yourself insane over it.
Slowly build up your tools over time. Try to buy new ones if you can afford it, and when you can afford it.
Set reasonable goals for yourself and keep a good schedule on projects that you are going.
That way you dont have projects that are way too difficult for you to do, or you dont have 20 different projects that you have started on, and not finished.
I've been in construction work for most of my life, and one would think that would be great to get into wood work...they are two totally different monsters.
Having a construction background does help, but wood working can be a little more complicated than a demolition job...
Anyway, I'm just here trying to give some helpful advice/suggestions to help you further your wood working experience!!
Just take your time, stay safe, and have fun!!!
A very informative comparison. After a career in measurement science, I also appreciate your discussion of the differences between having a semicircle versus a vee in the end of the rule, and the resulting difference in positional accuracy.
I can see the advantages of those types of rules for various types of measuring and marking. They would definitely be a step up from the low-cost and budget tools I have now. Hoping that stimulus money comes soon.
These pocket rules would be great to help me improve my skills and then be able to teach my son how to make things when he gets a few years older. Love your videos, they are always educational, clear, and to the point without much fluff.
Great job explaining the differences. Very clear how much thought Woodpeckers puts into the design of their tools.
Some great insights into both and the differences. Also nice to not hear the corporate shilling of products, just an experience based review of both. Pocket rules are always handy for smaller measurements wherein tape measures end hooks obscure your view below an inch ( sometimes 2 inches) and used to regularly carry one daily until i lost mine on a job. You just dont realize how handy they are until its gone sadly. Best of luck, great review, subscribed with notifications and look forward to many more insights.
Such a great and unbiased review...but also helpful to learn all the features of the pocket rulers! Gotta get one!
Thanks for the video. It's nice to see someone who tries to look out for the viewers
Thank you for the excellent illustration of the tool and the differences between the two. I do love woodpecker tools myself and have a few myself. I didn’t originally find a need for this one in particular but now think it would be great for setting up my router. Thanks again for the attention to the details, really helpful.
Great demo- I enjoy the information that you provide the community and the way you deliver it, top notch! I have been wanting to pull the trigger on the Woodpecker Paolini set and saw the Clear Style and was considering those as well. Thanks for the intricate reviews on both!
Well done, I have owned the Woodpeckers version for over a year now and have never had an issue. I keep the six in version in my apron all the time
Thanks for putting together this video as well as your other budget vs premium layout tool comparison videos.
I finally ordered the woodpeckers 8” pocket rule to keep in my apron. I have their 4” saddle square and love it but an 8” version of that is too big for my apron. I wanted the pocket rule for parallel marking and layout work and think this will be much easier to keep in my pocket than a double square.
Woodpeckers makes fantastic tools that last a lifetime but their higher price point, for me at least, means buying one and not a set. I have only been wood working for a year so selecting one size and hoping that is the correct one for your workflow is intimidating. I’d imagine this is true for other new woodworkers
But I wish I would have seen this video or known about the clear style set on Amazon two weeks ago. For the price I paid for my woodpeckers 8” rule in stainless I could have gotten a full set of the clear style. Even if these are not tools that last a lifetime, it would let me try out the different sizes and determine which size works best for me before spending the money on a woodpecker version.
Thanks for including the giveaway. Here’s to hoping I win to figure out what is the right size pocket rule for me as I continue to practice building my skills as a woodworker.
Great tools and great techniques. I especially like the precision of the V vs semicircle. I've heard that you can't work wood to 32nd inch tolerance. But I find going for it makes a difference. I'd like to use the Clear instead of the tri-square I use now. Thanks for the thoughtful Woodworking Tips.
I appreciate your videos. I always get some tips and tricks from them and always learn something in each of your videos. Keep up the great work.
I watched this when you first posted it and watching it today I think I figured out the stand issue to the clear style. If you place the adjustment block with the slit base down and the adjustment knobs pointing up, you can probably place the ruler into the slot in the block.
I have not used this type of ruler. I have a little 6” combination square I use all the time that lives in my apron though. After seeing your examples, I can see how this would come in super handy and would definitely keep the small one in my apron too.
Thanks for the informative review!
Very in-depth comparison, I have wondered if this type of rule was worth the price. Thank you for the information.
Great walkthrough as always 👍I was talking with my brother about a blade deflection issue I was having and the use of my Woodpeckers mini square. He again related to me that his favorite is the Paolini pocket square and how he uses it daily. Looks like I need to get on the bus.
Thanks for the great info.
Your descriptions of the differences between the two manufacturers was excellent. This is my first time at your channel. When I visit a woodworking channel and they cannot convey their thoughts, I just leave and never return. That won’t happen here. Thanks!
After watching this video I have a much greater appreciation for the semicircle on my combination squares.
Great comparison. Your explanation of the V vs U groove is brillant. I wouldn't have thought it would make such a difference. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Hey, I truly appreciate your unbiased Comparison on your tool reviews. It truly helps woodworking hobbyist like myself justify spending money and where. Thanks to your review, I picked up one of the blemish adjustable squares. My go to at this point and money well spent!
That's awesome! Probably the best deal on a layout tool you can find in my opinion!
Great Video... I'm learning about tools I didn't even know existed. I've watched several of your videos and appreciate the objectivity; actually watched the video about the Woodpecker rules yesterday. I've been doing projects off and on for years, but very intermittently and I'm trying to be more serious in what I do. I worry with the vast array of tools that many are cool but not really necessary. Your perspective is extremely useful so I'll be watching a lot more. Cheers!
Building up my tool collection to start my own side business would love a set of these. Love the vids keep up the good work.
Thanks for doing these comparison videos, they are really helpful to understand the nuances of the features and how the differences might affect me in my shop.
I don;t have either one but am very intrigued. I am recently retired and jumping into the woodworking game. So looking forward to making some fun projects.
Thanks for taking the time an all the details in the differences between the two rulers.
Always dig your tool videos, whether tool reviews or just tool talk. Well done.
Great video, why not file a little notch to enable the pencil to fit the Clear Style.
Nice video breaking down the differences, much appreciated before making purchases
I don’t have either, I use the Milwaukee square, would be great to to have this to make a comparison. Thanks for your time showing us these tools.
I bought the 3 Clear Style 3 pack after watching your review video on the Woodpeckers version. Didnt want to drop that much dough on a ruler I may or may not use. I really like them and find them extremely useful. Especially the 6" version. May have to pull the trigger on the Woodpecker after watching this comparison video.
I own a lot of Woodpecker and Incra layout and measuring tools and they are all great. I also bought the knock off Paolini Rulers from Amazon (set of three for $29.99. When I ordered them, I thought for sure I was wasting my money, but I was wrong. they measuring units line up exactly with both my Incra and Woodpecker tools. I was honestly very impressed with the quality. It's important to note that I do not own a Woodpecker Paolini ruler for comparison, but I doubt that the quality could be proportionately better in comparison to the higher price.
I enjoyed this and all your videos! I just thought I would add my experience to the comments.
Glad to see a post from you today!!! I think my grandson and I would make good use of this rule set .we build “stuff “. Thanks. A nice comparison. I built and use your box jig. Best one on UA-cam. Lou
Don't have either, but have been super tempted to get one and see how they could improve my accuracy. Pretty new to woodworking and have learned quickly how the right measuring tools can really save a lot of headaches. Once thought a ruler is a ruler, what's the big deal... Well... Lots of big deals!
Valuable comparison and information. I’m unconvinced that I need either one, especially the expensive one.
For 30 years I've been doing my layouts the cold way. I've been wanting to upgrade to newer layout tools, but I haven't pulled the trigger. But I would love a set!
Never used anything like those before. Think they would come in very handy in my small wood shop. Even if not as precise as the woodpecker ones. Very much enjoy your videos please keep pumping them out !!!
Great in-depth review ! Don't have either yet, but have been thinking about the woodpecker one based on your review and "bang for the buck" advice. Glad to see you back! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for the lengthy and comprehensive review. I have a few Woodpecker measuring tools and pleased with the functionality especially as they come in fully metric versions and not compromised by some other measuring system.
I've never used one of these. Just my combination and double square. Thanks for the lesson.
Nice explanation of the used of the tools and comparison of features. Great explanation of the difference of the Vee and round pencil lead notch too - every little bit of inaccuracy adds up to a larger problem. Good info!
Luv your video as a new woodworker and a grandma making furniture for the grandkids I need all the help I can get. Thank u
Thx. Great info. I have been looking at the paolinis but can’t justify the price. Would love a shot at the clear style rule set. Glad I found your channel recently.
I love my stainless Paolini rules. Got all three sizes and I use them all the time. 6in sits in the top of my apron, 8in in a front pocket. Nice video.
Love your layout tool comparisons. Very thorough my man.
Real good explanation on those differences that do make a difference
Thank you, your detailed description of both pieces made it easy for me to make a decision on which I will purchase.
I watch a lot of woodworking youtubers, your channel is Great, I watch them all.
Thorough review, look forward to more layout tool reviews. What is the make of your mechanical pencil, will it survive in my apron pocket? Thanks again
I use the Pentel GraphGear 1000 pencils and I swear by them. It will absolutely survive in an apron pocket. Although it is a feature that I rarely use, the pocket clip is also a lever to retract the tip of the pencil to prevent it from breaking if dropped or catching on fabric if put into a pocket. It's brilliant. It also lets out a smaller amount of lead with each click, compared to a lot of other brands that I have seen, which leads to less lead breakage. This is the .7 (amzn.to/3sTsvSz), but there are other sizes as well and sets, which is nice in case you use different sizes for different tasks.
I don't own either but have coveted a paolini pocket rule for months now. So far I use a combo square and an Incra Tiny-T rule. Would love to win this! Thanks for the review 👍🏼
Greetings from Down Under. As always great video - such fantastic info.
I have 2 WoodPeckers Paolini rules. Have found I use them much more than I expected for things like checking that things are square or that a guide rail is parrallel to an edge before ripping. Great advice on using the rule over the full length of the router table top. Had no trouble with slipping even when only tightening the thumb screws to a light finger tight.
Thanks for the comment. Yeah I had a feeling it was just something I was doing wrong.
I am working on remodeling my kitchen and bathrooms. With that being said I would truly appreciate any of the rulers. It would be helpful in building the cabinets, countertops, and the finishing the trim.
Just watched the video and was great to see a lower prices tool similar to WP awesome tools.
I checked on the Clear (black ruler) that it stand up on the 1" vertical. Unlike WP where you passed the holder through the square hole to measure. With the black ruler you leave the section that slides up and down the ruler. Secure the screws and then stand the ruler vertically using the flat side of the adjustable section.
Thank you for the video and your time.
Great video, very thorough. I do understand the differences, sometimes a small difference can be "overcome" by consistently using the tool and always marking items in the same way throughout a project. I'm just getting my shop started and, of course, need everything. I've looked at hundreds of videos and scanned every website referenced in the videos for their merch. Of course "Team Red" has the best and most accurate gear, but who can afford them? Unless you have a YT channel and you pimp their products, you aren't getting any free ride. But it's not just WP, they all do it and I totally understand why. I really enjoy the videos and have learned enough to make my head swim. I want to thank you for keeping the work you do understandable and presented in a way to make me think I can do what you present.
Nice informative comparison between these two rules. Which of the three sizes do you use the most? Do you find all three sizes beneficial or are some seldom used in your woodworking projects?
Thanks! Tool reviews, and especially comparisons, are truly helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Can’t wait for the rest of the series. Excellent video as always
Thank you again for your detail and approach and making woodworking accessible. I can now see see value of the woodpecker details vs a knockoff and in this case very useful!
I'm new to the craft and love your explanations of the tools, and the value of the different features. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks for the thorough review, it's always good to see how various options compare. Not sure if I'd really need a pocket ruler but I can see how it can be handy in certain situations.
Thanks for the thorough review! I have a few woodpeckers tools but MAN are they expensive! It’ll be nice to know if the differences will be worth it so I’m really looking forward to this series. Thanks again.
Really appreciate the comparison between the two tools. Great job.