Zippo 6 feet rule (measuring tape) excellent

John · **on:** February 17, 2010, 02:01:14 PM

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

The rule itself is brass coated matt black I have no idea what coating is used but I'd guess powder coating

it has a nice solid feel to it and interestingly it weighs 4 grams heavier than my Zippo lighter

Size comparison with my brass Zippo and a cheap mini tape,

the tape is a nice size width 10mm and easy to read,comparing with my cheap tape.

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

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:14:27 PM

I thought the Zippo 6 foot rule was that you had to buy any Zippo that was within arms reach!

Def

John · **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:23:50 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on February 17, 2010, 02:14:27 PM

I thought the Zippo 6 foot rule was that you had to buy any Zippo that was within arms reach!

Def

Def IFAIK that rule still stands

Styerman · **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:53:21 PM

I have two of them , didn'i know they wee still made .

Great piece of kit !

Chris

Neil · **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:58:27 PM

Where did you get it from? I need one

Gareth · **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2010, 03:21:47 PM

OK I have to know where that's from and how much.

John · **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2010, 04:06:31 PM

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

[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

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1990s-ZIPPO-RULE-20-Pc-Collection-w-DISPLAY-CASE-new_W0QQitemZ370333889921QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item56399eb581#ht_539wt_935

Neil · **Reply #7 on:** February 17, 2010, 06:50:22 PM

Found one up on ebay.co.uk advertising Farrel Lines (whatever), bid placed

John · **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2010, 07:00:57 PM

Quote from: Neil on February 17, 2010, 06:50:22 PM

Found one up on ebay.co.uk advertising Farrel Lines (whatever), bid placed

Yeah Neil that's in my watch box but I'm not bidding I just like to see what they go for

Benner · **Reply #9 on:** February 17, 2010, 07:22:08 PM

Looks cool.

Neil · **Reply #10 on:** February 17, 2010, 07:23:33 PM

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.

John · **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2010, 07:48:50 PM

Quote from: Neil on February 17, 2010, 07:23:33 PM

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

Dimensions Approx

Weight 59 grams [edit] BTW my brass zippo lighter weighs 55 grams

H42mm x W38.5 x D13mm

Neil · **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:15:49 PM

I did actually consider making a replacement brass enclosure for the little Stanley tapes but this looks to be a much simpler route.

John · **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2010, 11:20:01 PM

I like it that much I'm on the hunt for a nice soft leather sleeping bag for it

nuphoria · **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2010, 01:01:06 AM

Very nice.

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

John · **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2010, 01:15:39 PM

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

nuphoria · **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2010, 03:21:28 PM

Quote from: John on February 18, 2010, 01:15:39 PM

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

That sucks - we should have done a group buy!

Neil · **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2010, 04:39:23 PM

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

not so good by the time you factor in postage out and PP fees.

John · **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2010, 05:15:50 PM

Quote from: Neil on February 18, 2010, 04:39:23 PM

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 not so good by the time you factor in postage out and PP fees.

Oh yeah Neil I forgot about customs "benevolent fund" fees

Neil · **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2010, 05:30:53 PM

Just the way it is $:-\$

Mike 56 · **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2010, 06:38:09 PM

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

John · **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2010, 07:31:08 PM

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

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

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Barlow-Tape-Measure---Bentham-Tyre-Machinery-Co.Ltd._W0QQitemZ110492349740QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20100210?IMSfp=TL100210141001r11404#ht_500wt_1182