WHAT! Tape measures?

kreskin13 · **on:** March 07, 2008, 12:42:32 PM

That's right, tape measures. Yet another one of my collections.

This is my modest collection at work. I have at least 30 more at home.

I know you can't wait for that!

Calvin

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2008, 01:26:08 PM

You have me beat- I think I only have two, both inexpensive models designed to be nowhere I can find them when I need them!

I wonder if I should start collecting them and leave them all over like I do with multitools and SAKs so there's always one laying around somewhere?

Def

kreskin13 · **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2008, 01:31:46 PM

Quote from: Defender on March 07, 2008, 01:26:08 PM

You have me beat- I think I only have two, both inexpensive models designed to be nowhere I can find them when I need them!

I wonder if I should start collecting them and leave them all over like I do with multitools and SAKs so there's always one laying around somewhere?

Def

That's exactly what I do, leave them everywhere around the house, garage, car and shed.

At work I always carry one on my belt, that's why there are only 12 in that pic. Wait 'till i get home!

I found about 25 in less than a minute last night.

Calvin

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** March 07, 2008, 01:50:03 PM

If I was to keep one clipped to my belt at all times that would likely mean I'd misplace my pants when I needed them!

Have you got any of those laser measuring tapes? The ones for measuring rooms, where it sends a beam out either side and tells you how far? I have wanted to get one of those for some time but I'm not sure if they are any good or not.

Def

kreskin13 · **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2008, 02:09:25 PM

Quote from: Defender on March 07, 2008, 01:50:03 PM

If I was to keep one clipped to my belt at all times that would likely mean I'd misplace my pants when I needed them!

Have you got any of those laser measuring tapes? The ones for measuring rooms, where it sends a beam out either side and tells you how far? I have wanted to get one of those for some time but I'm not sure if they are any good or not.

Def

You know, I just happen to have one of those at home (I think). I had forgotten all about it until you mentioned it. I even know exactly where it is (if I have one)!

I'll check it out when I get home.

Calvin

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** March 07, 2008, 02:22:03 PM

Awesome! Thanks- I don't see too many of them in use so I thought it might be one of those gadget things designed to be sold to friends of handymen around Christmas time!

Def

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #6 on:** March 07, 2008, 04:02:54 PM

The one I'd like to keep around,is the one I can never seem to find in stores.It's a little 3ft model,great for keyring carry.

parnass · **Reply #7 on:** March 07, 2008, 04:51:25 PM

I like tape measures, too, especially those which are marked in both inches and centimeters. The aren't as widely available as they should be.

I carry a small tape measure in a pants pocket and one in the glove compartment of each family vehicle.

Thargor · **Reply #8 on:** March 07, 2008, 05:03:16 PM

Quote from: kreskin13 on March 07, 2008, 12:42:32 PM

That's right, tape measures. Yet another one of my collections.

This is my modest collection at work. I have at least 30 more at home. I know you can't wait for that!

Calvin

Whats so special about the weird looking one of the far left in the middle row? Why is it that shape I mean?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2008, 05:21:10 PM

Quote from: Bison56 on March 07, 2008, 04:02:54 PM

The one I'd like to keep around,is the one I can never seem to find in stores.It's a little 3ft model,great for keyring carry.

Send Travis a message- he has some promo ones with his contact info printed on them. He may still have some left- it's about 3 ft long, has metric and imperial markings and a small LED light.

Def

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #10 on:** March 07, 2008, 06:15:02 PM

Quote from: Defender on March 07, 2008, 05:21:10 PM

Quote from: Bison56 on March 07, 2008, 04:02:54 PM
The one I'd like to keep around,is the one I can never seem to find in stores.It's a little 3ft model,great for keyring carry.

Send Travis a message- he has some promo ones with his contact info printed on them. He may still have some left- it's about 3 ft long, has metric and imperial markings and a small LED light.

Def

Will do....I find small things like that are as handy as a spare pocket

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** March 07, 2008, 06:37:23 PM

If he doesn't have any left, let me know. I think he may have sent me an extra one. May have to do some digging though...

Def

kreskin13 · **Reply #12 on:** March 07, 2008, 08:47:21 PM

Quote from: Thargor on March 07, 2008, 05:03:16 PM

Quote from: kreskin13 on March 07, 2008, 12:42:32 PM
That's right, tape measures. Yet another one of my collections.

This is my modest collection at work. I have at least 30 more at home. I know you can't wait for that!

Calvin

Whats so special about the weird looking one of the far left in the middle row? Why is it that shape I mean?

It's a low profile tape that uses two smaller springs instead of one big one.

Calvin

kreskin13 · **Reply #13 on:** March 07, 2008, 08:52:45 PM

OK, I'm home now and here are more tape measures. I found 2 more after I took this picture and I know I have even more.

Calvin

kreskin13 · **Reply #14 on:** March 07, 2008, 08:58:31 PM

Def, I think this is the laser measure you were talking about.

Calvin

edap617 · **Reply #15 on:** March 07, 2008, 09:00:57 PM

Calvin, how accurate is that laser gadget?

Eddie

kreskin13 · **Reply #16 on:** March 07, 2008, 09:07:22 PM

Quote from: edap617 on March 07, 2008, 09:00:57 PM

Calvin, how accurate is that laser gadget?

Eddie

I played with it a little while before I took the pics and it didn't seem very accurate. I need to play with it some more, I think it can be calibrated.

Calvin

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** March 08, 2008, 02:32:50 AM

Thanks Calvin- I'll be interested to see if you can get it working properly.

On occasion I've had to develop a security plan for a building that had been renovated and there were no existing accurate floor plans. In that instance I need to work one up, and I usually use Broderbund's 3D Architect programs for it. To do that I need reasonably accurate measurements, and there isn't always a lot of time to spend running measuring tapes the length and breadth of each room, so I thought maybe one of those laser tapes might make that faster and easier. I don't need super accurate measurements- within a couple of inches is usually good enough.

Def

parnass · **Reply #18 on:** March 08, 2008, 11:29:04 PM

Quote from: kreskin13 on March 07, 2008, 12:42:32 PM

That's right, tape measures. Yet another one of my collections.

I carry a small 3 foot tape measure and sometimes a 6 inch rule in my pocket. Larger tape measures live in each vehicle and are distributed throughout the house and basement workshops.

I don't collect them, per se. A portion of my "inventory" is shown below.

kreskin13 · **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2008, 12:06:35 AM

That's a pretty nice collection. Having tape measures spread all around the place makes life easier. I sometimes wonder why I am always measuring things!

The 6 inch rule is one of my favorites. I only have about 6 or 7 of those but have rules (or scales) in various lengths from 6 inches to 4 foot. I bought a nice Starrett 4 foot scale about 20 years ago and paid $75 for it. It has markings cut into the scale on all 4 edges, the finest being a hundredth of an inch (that's one hundred marks every inch) all marked in black on a silver scale. Just a beautiful tool.

Calvin

appletree_man · **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2008, 12:11:55 AM

I have about 4 measures, ranging from cheap to slightly less cheap. And a tiny 3ft one from my old workplace logo.

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.

WHAT! Tape measures?

Donations

Community Links