Derek Cohen
05-14-2016, 1:22 PM
I'm trying out a new camera, so took a few shots of a couple of tape measures I have.
The red one is a BMImeter. The green one is made by Festool. Both are 3m in length and German-made. Both are Metric-Imperial, which I switch between.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape1a_zpswuhiping.jpg
The Festool is a nice compact tape that will fit in a pocket easily. It is dead on accurate.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape2a_zpsvu8zbpto.jpg
The BMI is interesting. I've just received this and it is taking a little time to get used to - mainly because pressing the plunger (inside the body) causes the tape to shoot out (not retract). The main area of interest is that it can double as a ruler. All tapes curl up at the sides, making it difficult to mark accurately. The BMI curls down, which places the edges flat on the work surface. The tape is stiff enough to run a pencil line against the edge.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape3a_zpslafdker1.jpg
Now here's a tape measure that I doubt others have. It is designed by Carol Boyes in South Africa, and built in pewter. I only know of two - this one and another I gave to Rob Lee (if you want to know what Rob uses to measure the length of planes).
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape4a_zpshyn8cyax.jpg
Inside is a Stanley tape measure ...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape5a_zpsiatogzrh.jpg
Regards from Perth
Derek
The red one is a BMImeter. The green one is made by Festool. Both are 3m in length and German-made. Both are Metric-Imperial, which I switch between.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape1a_zpswuhiping.jpg
The Festool is a nice compact tape that will fit in a pocket easily. It is dead on accurate.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape2a_zpsvu8zbpto.jpg
The BMI is interesting. I've just received this and it is taking a little time to get used to - mainly because pressing the plunger (inside the body) causes the tape to shoot out (not retract). The main area of interest is that it can double as a ruler. All tapes curl up at the sides, making it difficult to mark accurately. The BMI curls down, which places the edges flat on the work surface. The tape is stiff enough to run a pencil line against the edge.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape3a_zpslafdker1.jpg
Now here's a tape measure that I doubt others have. It is designed by Carol Boyes in South Africa, and built in pewter. I only know of two - this one and another I gave to Rob Lee (if you want to know what Rob uses to measure the length of planes).
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape4a_zpshyn8cyax.jpg
Inside is a Stanley tape measure ...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Tape5a_zpsiatogzrh.jpg
Regards from Perth
Derek