I have a metal ruler graduated to 0.5 mm. I bought it from a dollar store
for, yes, $1!

Aydin
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On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:56:31 -0500, Fabio Moretzsohn <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>A colleague who many here might know, Patrick LaFollette, is looking for a
>ruler to photograph micromollusks. He posted the message below at
>Mollusca-L, and I offered to post it at Conch-L, since many here are
>interested in micromollusks and photography. Note that he is not trying to
>sell anything, but giving an opportunity for others to save some money. It
>sounds expensive, but Pat did some research and that seems to be the going
>price for a custom-made ruler. He will place the order this Friday, so if
>you are interested, please contact Pat at [log in to unmask]
>
>Thanks,
>Fabio M.
>
>---------------------------
>Hi all,
>
>I've been looking about for some time for a ruler marked in 0.1 mm
>increments suitable for use as a scale in light photography of
>micromollusks.  The quest unsuccessful, I am having one custom made.  It
>will be 5 cm long, matte nickel finished steel, with engraved rulings black
>filled.  Much of the cost of a single ruler is in the setup of the
>machinery.  Ordering more than one ruler at the same time substantially
>reduces the per unit cost.  If anyone else on the list is interested in such
>a ruler, or has questions about it, please let me know.  Price $117.00 ea.
>if 2 are ordered, $71.50 ea. for five.  Delivery is in five to eight weeks.
>
>Pat
>
>Patrick I LaFollette
>Research Associate in Malacology
>Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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