Hello. I'm actually a woodworker who occasionally works with metals.
I've come up with something which may be of use to some here- or not
(heheheheh). Either way, feel free to check it out. It's an adhesive
tape with a repeating 1 foot ruler (subdivided into 1/16"), with
parallel and perpendicular markings. Since it's tape it can wrap
around anything or odd shapes, which may help with layouts and
cutting. The tape is clear and the ruler is printed in red- hence 'Red
Tape'. It's priced at $6.50/roll.

www.redtape1.com

Thanks,

Chris Messina