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Metal Ruler Metal Ruler

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Nashbar Metal Ruler. Made of

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Nashbar Metal Ruler. Made of
stainless steel with stamped markings that are easy to read, the ruler is a stainless steel with stamped markings that are easy to read, the ruler is a

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valuable addition to your collection of shop quality tools. valuable addition to your collection of shop quality tools.

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MEASURING SPOKES MEASURING SPOKES

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1. To measure a spoke, hang the head of the spoke in the oblong hole at 1. To measure a spoke, hang the head of the spoke in the oblong hole at

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the end of the ruler and read its length on the scale. See Figure 1A. the end of the ruler and read its length on the scale. See Figure 1A.

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2. To read the scale, identify the mark that is even with, or just below the 2. To read the scale, identify the mark that is even with, or just below the
end of the spoke. The spoke shown in Figure 1B measures 260mm. end of the spoke. The spoke shown in Figure 1B measures 260mm.

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3. Remember: Measure twice, cut once. 3. Remember: Measure twice, cut once.

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4. Use the holes at the lower end of ruler to measure spoke gauge. 4. Use the holes at the lower end of ruler to measure spoke gauge.

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USING THE TABLES USING THE TABLES

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The back of the ruler includes several conversion and reference tables. The back of the ruler includes several conversion and reference tables.

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Conversion Table Conversion Table

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Converts inches to millimeters. Converts inches to millimeters.

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T a p D r i l l (Figure 2) T a p D r i l l (Figure 2)

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This table lists the hole diameter required for Metric standard bolts. This table lists the hole diameter required for Metric standard bolts.
For example, an M8 bolt requires a 6.8mm hole. For example, an M8 bolt requires a 6.8mm hole.

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W . W . U . N . F (Figure 3) W . W . U . N . F (Figure 3)
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This table lists the hole diameter required for English and American This table lists the hole diameter required for English and American
standard bolts. standard bolts.
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W1/4 designates a 1/4" English Standard bolt (course thread), which W1/4 designates a 1/4" English Standard bolt (course thread), which
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requires a 5.1mm hole. requires a 5.1mm hole.
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U1/4 designates a 1/4" American Standard bolt (fine thread), which requires U1/4 designates a 1/4" American Standard bolt (fine thread), which requires
a 5.2mm hole. a 5.2mm hole.
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TAP DRILL W.W.UNF TAP DRILL W.W.UNF
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(m/m) (m/m) (m/m) (m/m) (m/m) (m/m) (m/m) (m/m)
M1 0.75 M6 5.0 W1/4 5.1 U1/4 5.2 M1 0.75 M6 5.0 W1/4 5.1 U1/4 5.2
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W5/16 6.6 U5/16 6.6 W5/16 6.6 U5/16 6.6
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M1.2 0.95 M7 6.0 M1.2 0.95 M7 6.0
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M1.4 1.10 M8 6.8 W3/8 8.0 U3/8 8.0 M1.4 1.10 M8 6.8 W3/8 8.0 U3/8 8.0
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M1.7 1.35 M9 7.8 W7/16 9.4 U7/16 9.3 M1.7 1.35 M9 7.8 W7/16 9.4 U7/16 9.3
M2 1.60 M10 8.5 W1/2 10.7 U1/2 10.8 M2 1.60 M10 8.5 W1/2 10.7 U1/2 10.8
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M2.3 1.90 M12 10.2 W9/16 12.3 U9/16 12.8 M2.3 1.90 M12 10.2 W9/16 12.3 U9/16 12.8
M2.6 2.15 M14 12.0 W5/8 13.7 U5/8 13.6 M2.6 2.15 M14 12.0 W5/8 13.7 U5/8 13.6
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M3 2.40 M16 14.0 W3/4 16.7 U3/4 16.5 M3 2.40 M16 14.0 W3/4 16.7 U3/4 16.5
M3.5 2.90 M18 15.5 W7/8 19.5 U7/8 19.5 M3.5 2.90 M18 15.5 W7/8 19.5 U7/8 19.5
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BN-MR, V.2 – January 2005 BN-MR, V.2 – January 2005