3 things crossed my mind....
1. The spokes were being cut versus coming from a box...
2. A Phil machine is being used to cut...
3. Someone doesn't know how to use a spoke ruler...
But that's all been covered.
Back in the day I'd mark the end of our Phil machine's slider with a Sharpie and cut away, it was easy to see if the slider slide. The Phil machine worked well for a left hander like myself, I'd grab 36 spokes and feed away....