The Woodpeckers PPRSS-6-19 Paolini Pocket Rule - 6 Inch Stainless Steel (Model PPRSS-6-19) is a precision pocket rule designed for fast, repeatable layout and tool height setup in woodworking. This is a rule designed for measuring and marking in the shop and on the jobsite.

The standout trick is the removable stop. Slide the stop off the end and insert it into the cutout on the blade and you have a stable stand for vertical measurement. That makes it a practical way to dial in router bit height, saw blade height, or dado stack height while matching the setting to the engraved end scale.

This stainless steel version is built for users who want a thinner rule. Woodpeckers mills the blade to a precise 1 inch width, and the stainless model is 1/16 inch thick, so it sits flat on workpieces and fits tight layouts without feeling bulky.

The calibration layout is built around real shop use. The inch model uses 1/16 inch and 1/32 inch scales on both sides, aligned so you can flip the rule to get the graduation you want without hunting for a second tool. The end scale works the same way, giving you an easy read when you are setting heights.

Because the scales are laser engraved, you get clean, consistent markings for layout lines, offsets, and quick checks at the bench. The stop also helps when you need a repeatable reference off an edge during marking and setup.

If you do cabinetry, furniture work, trim, or general woodworking, this is the kind of small measuring tool you end up reaching for constantly, especially when you need a compact rule that can also stand up for vertical measurements.

Woodpeckers PPRSS-6-19 Paolini Pocket Rule: the small rule that actually helps with setups

A pocket rule that pulls double duty for layout and quick vertical measurement when you are dialing in cutter height.

• Who it's for: Woodworkers who do frequent layout and tool setup at the router table, table saw, or benchtop.
• Why it stands out: The stop can become a stand, and the inch graduations are laid out so flipping the rule gets you the scale you need.
• Worth knowing: This is the thinner stainless version (1/16 inch thick), which is great for tight work but does not have the thicker feel of the aluminum model.

• How do you use it for vertical measurement? Slide the stop off the end and insert it into the blade cutout so the rule stands upright while you match the height to the engraved end scale.
• What graduations are on the inch model? The inch model uses 1/16 inch and 1/32 inch scales on both sides.