Are folding rulers common in Canada? (feddit.org)

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Hi there, Are folding rulers common or are measuring tapes more widely used? And are folding rules even available in hardware stores?

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[-] BootLoop@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago

I have never heard of a folding ruler. I had to look it up to see what it is. I have never seen these in any stores. Tape is the default measurement device.

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