Most people don’t know this… Did you know a tape measure tip is intentionally supposed to move? The movement is supposed to be equal to the thickness of the material the tip of the tape measure is made out of. This is to allow the tape measure to take an equal measurement either pushing the tip i…

Whoever is keeping track, add “measuring things” to the list of things to teach in a basic makers course.

Neat, never thought about that before.

For future reference, we are looking at adding a class on measuring to the metalshop’s catalog. A fairly recent donation filled up that red husky cabinet with thickness gauges, ball gauges, dial indicators, and a bunch of nifty magnetic stands for the mills among other things… though, we’re a bit l…

Will it be covering metric inches? :rofl:

[image] whateg01: Will it be covering metric inches? :rofl: …says the guy that can do all of those calculations in his head…

I would add…“gauge when you can, measure when you must”. Gene White

I’m more measure twice cut once kinna of fellow

There’s also a slot in the end that fits on the head of a nail. Not exact, but close enough for a number of things. It can be used to measure out circles as well.

[image] Frank: I’m more measure twice cut once kinna of fellow For me it’s more like “Measure 3 times, but still cut it wrong”.

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whateg01 February 6, 2021, 3:49am 6

Will it be covering metric inches?

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