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Non Tool Forum => Gadget Freak and EDC Forum => Topic started by: John on February 17, 2010, 02:01:14 PM
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Not to often I get excited about measuring tapes/rulers but it has to be said the Zippo 6 feet rule is excellent and highly recommended if you like me EDC a measure tape/ruler.
Made by Zippo and manufactured in Bradford, Pennsylvania USA with the same quality as their lighters,this one I had to get from the USA they're as rare as flat dogs in the UK ;)
It came in it's own hard plastic case,nice if you want to keep it on a desk :tu:
The rule itself is brass coated matt black I have no idea what coating is used but I'd guess powder coating :think:
it has a nice solid feel to it and interestingly it weighs 4 grams heavier than my Zippo lighter :tu:
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/004-51.jpg)
Size comparison with my brass Zippo and a cheap mini tape,
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/005-39.jpg)
the tape is a nice size width 10mm and easy to read,comparing with my cheap tape.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/006-33.jpg)
And size comparison in the hand,that's it not much you can say about a measure tape but like I said if you EDC a measuring tape get this it wins hands down in the tale of the tapes ;) :D
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/titan1833/007-30.jpg)
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I thought the Zippo 6 foot rule was that you had to buy any Zippo that was within arms reach! :D
Def
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I thought the Zippo 6 foot rule was that you had to buy any Zippo that was within arms reach! :D
Def
:rofl:
Def IFAIK that rule still stands :D
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I have two of them , didn'i know they wee still made .
Great piece of kit !
Chris
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Where did you get it from? I need one :D
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OK I have to know where that's from and how much. :drool:
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Hi guys from what I found out you can only get them nowadays off Ebay that's where I got mine BTW I paid $18 just enter Zippo rule in the search,good luck :tu:
[edit]here's one for instance if you have the money I can see a good return on these depending on the final bid,or a group buy maybe ;) :salute:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990s-ZIPPO-RULE-20-Pc-Collection-w-DISPLAY-CASE-new_W0QQitemZ370333889921QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item56399eb581#ht_539wt_935 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990s-ZIPPO-RULE-20-Pc-Collection-w-DISPLAY-CASE-new_W0QQitemZ370333889921QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item56399eb581#ht_539wt_935)
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Found one up on ebay.co.uk advertising Farrel Lines (whatever), bid placed :tu:
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Found one up on ebay.co.uk advertising Farrel Lines (whatever), bid placed :tu:
Yeah Neil that's in my watch box but I'm not bidding I just like to see what they go for ;)
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Looks cool. :tu:
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I often carry a little 1m Stanley but they are a bit plasticky and to be honest not overly reliable. It'd be nice to have something a bit more substantial but still small.
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I often carry a little 1m Stanley but they are a bit plasticky and to be honest not overly reliable. It'd be nice to have something a bit more substantial but still small.
Take my word Neil it's rock solid :tu:
Dimensions Approx ;)
Weight 59 grams [edit] BTW my brass zippo lighter weighs 55 grams
H42mm x W38.5 x D13mm
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I did actually consider making a replacement brass enclosure for the little Stanley tapes but this looks to be a much simpler route.
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I like it that much I'm on the hunt for a nice soft leather sleeping bag for it :D
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Very nice. :tu:
This is why I've been after one for a while - same as Zippo lighter quality so you can't go wrong.
Now all you lot will be bidding on the ones I keep looking at ::)
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The 20pc set I was watching went for 64 pounds that's around 3 pounds each "bargain" and room to double that and more in the UK,I hate being out of work :ahhh
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The 20pc set I was watching went for 64 pounds that's around 3 pounds each "bargain" and room to double that and more in the UK,I hate being out of work :ahhh
That sucks - we should have done a group buy!
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I considered it but factor in postage, VAT, incoming fee and it actually works out at about a fiver a piece. Now that'd be great to get one for yourself but to sell on :think: not so good by the time you factor in postage out and PP fees.
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I considered it but factor in postage, VAT, incoming fee and it actually works out at about a fiver a piece. Now that'd be great to get one for yourself but to sell on :think: not so good by the time you factor in postage out and PP fees.
Oh yeah Neil I forgot about customs "benevolent fund" fees :ahhh :tu:
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Just the way it is :-\
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John your Zippo tape is the nicest one i have seen. I have only seen them with logos on them. I found this tape awhile back at a swap meet it looks like a Zippo but it is made by Barlow. It has PG&Es logo on it. PG&E is our local gas and electric co.
Mike
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg95/51colt/007-1.jpg)
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Thanks Mike I do like the plain look it kinda makes it feel more mine,the one you have is cool and interestingly they look very much like Zippo rule also they look easier to find :tu:
http://www.blackmarketantiques.com/vintage-barlow-blawknox-advertising-tape-measure-p-1358.html?osCsid=630e647cc5cf98397491e789fd472aed (http://www.blackmarketantiques.com/vintage-barlow-blawknox-advertising-tape-measure-p-1358.html?osCsid=630e647cc5cf98397491e789fd472aed)
Missed this one went for £3 shipped it would be interesting to compare quality with the Zippo :tu:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Barlow-Tape-Measure---Bentham-Tyre-Machinery-Co.Ltd._W0QQitemZ110492349740QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20100210?IMSfp=TL100210141001r11404#ht_500wt_1182 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Barlow-Tape-Measure---Bentham-Tyre-Machinery-Co.Ltd._W0QQitemZ110492349740QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20100210?IMSfp=TL100210141001r11404#ht_500wt_1182)
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not much you can say about a measure tape
:o
Wash your mouth out!
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not much you can say about a measure tape
:o
Wash your mouth out!
I do apologize Head Master :pok:
I will write 1000 lines :salute: MEASURING TAPE....................... :rofl: