Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com


Sincerely,


Chris

Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com


Sincerely,


Chris

Very cool product, I can't wait to see some moron
on a job site using it to tape something like a
cardboard box closed or to repair a cut on an
extension cord.

TDD

On Jun 7, 1:01*am, The Daring Dufas
wrote:
Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com

Sincerely,

Chris

Very cool product, I can't wait to see some moron
on a job site using it to tape something like a
cardboard box closed or to repair a cut on an
extension cord.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

"Invented" stretching the truth a bit arent you.

The Daring Dufas wrote:
Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com


Sincerely,


Chris

Very cool product, I can't wait to see some moron
on a job site using it to tape something like a
cardboard box closed or to repair a cut on an
extension cord.

TDD

Actually, taping a box might be perfect application since many shippers
charge by the dimensions or limit the dimensions!

ransley wrote:
On Jun 7, 1:01 am, The Daring Dufas
wrote:
Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.
http://www.redtape1.com
Sincerely,
Chris
Very cool product, I can't wait to see some moron
on a job site using it to tape something like a
cardboard box closed or to repair a cut on an
extension cord.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

"Invented" stretching the truth a bit arent you.

To whom were you addressing your comment? I'm not
the inventor, I was complementing him.

TDD

On Jun 7, 2:01*am, The Daring Dufas
wrote:
Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com

Sincerely,

Chris

Very cool product, I can't wait to see some moron
on a job site using it to tape something like a
cardboard box closed or to repair a cut on an
extension cord.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

On Jun 7, 6:45*am, ransley wrote:
On Jun 7, 1:01*am, The Daring Dufas
wrote:





Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com

Sincerely,

Chris

Very cool product, I can't wait to see some moron
on a job site using it to tape something like a
cardboard box closed or to repair a cut on an
extension cord.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

"Invented" stretching the truth a bit arent you.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I think it depends on how you define "invent". For common usage I
don't think it's a stretch. Before I made a product I did research
tape, measuring devices and all similar inventions. I didn't want to
infringe on any existing patents or submit a patent when a similar
claim had been made. The patent is pending and my research suggests
that most inventions are variations on a theme. I wouldn't go so far
as to claim I invented a measuring device where none existed before.
In fact, rulers date back prior to 1500 BC (Indus Valley). More
accurate forms of measurement exists and people have gotten by without
my product without loosing a limb. But there are instances where this
simply works better than existing tools. I could not buy this product
before I produced it, thus invent really isn't too wild a claim.

On Jun 7, 9:14*am, Hipupchuck wrote:
Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com

Sincerely,

Chris

I think I'll invent a dip stick that has quart marks on it.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

If there's a market and you believe in the idea, go for it. :-) If
you were taking a jibe I think a better one might have been "I think
I'll invent a milk jug with quart marks on it." Or, perhaps, "I think
I'll invent a shoe with self guiding laces." hehehehehe.

Chrisgiraffe wrote:
On Jun 7, 2:01 am, The Daring Dufas
wrote:
Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.
http://www.redtape1.com
Sincerely,
Chris
Very cool product, I can't wait to see some moron
on a job site using it to tape something like a
cardboard box closed or to repair a cut on an
extension cord.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD

- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD- Hide quoted text -


I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

Chrisgiraffe wrote:
- Show quoted text -
Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."
I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD- Hide quoted text -


I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

OH MY GOD! What a chance for a naughty comment.

TDD

"Chrisgiraffe" wrote in message
...
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com

LOL. Is this a joke? If not, it's pretty darn funny.

"Chrisgiraffe" wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com

Labelling each and every quarter inch increment with it's fractional
description looks a bit clumsy to me. I'm guessing that you put some
thought into this, maybe along the premise that it is easier for complete
neophyhtes to use, but I think it's a bit overkill for anyone who has ever
used a linear distance measuring device.

Jon

On Sat, 6 Jun 2009 22:13:51 -0700 (PDT), Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

alt.home.repair is not an ads newsgroup.

The Daring Dufas wrote in news:h0h8k6$ckr$1
@news.eternal-september.org:

I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

OH MY GOD! What a chance for a naughty comment.

Get out of the gutter!
You're blocking my periscope.

--
Best regards
Han
email address is invalid

On Jun 7, 1:13*am, Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com

Sincerely,

Chris

I could use something like this for layout work but its a little wide
for my uses.

JImmie

On Jun 7, 1:13*am, Chrisgiraffe wrote:
Hello,
I've invented, patented and will be offering a new tool to the public
soon. I just thought I'd give this forum the heads up. It's a one
foot
repeating ruler printed on clear tape that doesn't pull up the
surface
when removed. The printing on the tape is red and the name of the
product is Red Tape.

http://www.redtape1.com

Sincerely,

Chris

The Red Tape site is fully functional and ready to take orders. Rolls
sell for $6,50.

On Jun 7, 3:51*pm, Chrisgiraffe wrote:
- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

The old saying is "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks
like a nail".

On Jun 10, 2:02*pm, Pat wrote:
On Jun 7, 3:51*pm, Chrisgiraffe wrote:

- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

The old saying is "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks
like a nail".

With me its the first tool I see that will do the job.

Jimmie

JIMMIE wrote:
On Jun 10, 2:02 pm, Pat wrote:
On Jun 7, 3:51 pm, Chrisgiraffe wrote:

- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

The old saying is "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks
like a nail".

With me its the first tool I see that will do the job.


But it's tough to set a Phillips-head screw with a fern.

"HeyBub" wrote in message
m...
JIMMIE wrote:
On Jun 10, 2:02 pm, Pat wrote:
On Jun 7, 3:51 pm, Chrisgiraffe wrote:

- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

The old saying is "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks
like a nail".

With me its the first tool I see that will do the job.


But it's tough to set a Phillips-head screw with a fern.

a fern is a tool?

according to my wife, you're supposed to use the carving knife for a
phillips-head screw; the pointy part goes into the little cross better than
the butter knife, which is used to open the paint cans.

In article ,
"charlie" wrote:

"HeyBub" wrote in message
m...
JIMMIE wrote:
On Jun 10, 2:02 pm, Pat wrote:
On Jun 7, 3:51 pm, Chrisgiraffe wrote:

- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

The old saying is "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks
like a nail".

With me its the first tool I see that will do the job.


But it's tough to set a Phillips-head screw with a fern.

a fern is a tool?

according to my wife, you're supposed to use the carving knife for a
phillips-head screw; the pointy part goes into the little cross better than
the butter knife, which is used to open the paint cans.

There's a display at my local industrial tool shop, with a bunch of
those interchangeable bit screwdrivers in a countertop box. The sign
says: "We don't care how you use it; as a hammer, chisel, prybar, or
even as a screwdriver. If it breaks, we'll replace it." That's the kind
of "no excuses" guarantee that men need on a tool.

Smitty Two posted for all of us...


In article ,
"charlie" wrote:

"HeyBub" wrote in message
m...
JIMMIE wrote:
On Jun 10, 2:02 pm, Pat wrote:
On Jun 7, 3:51 pm, Chrisgiraffe wrote:

- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

The old saying is "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks
like a nail".

With me its the first tool I see that will do the job.


But it's tough to set a Phillips-head screw with a fern.

a fern is a tool?

according to my wife, you're supposed to use the carving knife for a
phillips-head screw; the pointy part goes into the little cross better than
the butter knife, which is used to open the paint cans.

There's a display at my local industrial tool shop, with a bunch of
those interchangeable bit screwdrivers in a countertop box. The sign
says: "We don't care how you use it; as a hammer, chisel, prybar, or
even as a screwdriver. If it breaks, we'll replace it." That's the kind
of "no excuses" guarantee that men need on a tool.

Where/what/manufacturer is this?

--
Tekkie Don't bother to thank me, I do this as a public service.

On Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:16:39 -0400, Tekkie®
wrote:

Smitty Two posted for all of us...


In article ,
"charlie" wrote:

"HeyBub" wrote in message
m...
JIMMIE wrote:
On Jun 10, 2:02 pm, Pat wrote:
On Jun 7, 3:51 pm, Chrisgiraffe wrote:

- Show quoted text -

Kind of like those guys who use screwdrivers to hammer tacks.
Hehehehe. "If you build it they'll misuse it..."

I use my big Kline screwdriver as a chisel and to punch
out electrical box knock outs and of course my Kline
lineman's pliers as a hammer and a reamer.

TDD- Hide quoted text -

I've used my tablesaw to do nearly everything except slice bread.
Sometimes the best tool is the one in your hand at that moment.

The old saying is "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks
like a nail".

With me its the first tool I see that will do the job.


But it's tough to set a Phillips-head screw with a fern.

a fern is a tool?

according to my wife, you're supposed to use the carving knife for a
phillips-head screw; the pointy part goes into the little cross better than
the butter knife, which is used to open the paint cans.

There's a display at my local industrial tool shop, with a bunch of
those interchangeable bit screwdrivers in a countertop box. The sign
says: "We don't care how you use it; as a hammer, chisel, prybar, or
even as a screwdriver. If it breaks, we'll replace it." That's the kind
of "no excuses" guarantee that men need on a tool.

Where/what/manufacturer is this?

Used to be Sears/Craftsman's policy. I once brought them a large screw
driver in 3 pieces and they handed me a new one. I seriously doubt
they still do that.

Snap-On and Mac were the same way.

Of course, when you buy Snap On, you pay for several replacements at
the time of purchase!

wrote in message
Where/what/manufacturer is this?

Used to be Sears/Craftsman's policy. I once brought them a large screw
driver in 3 pieces and they handed me a new one. I seriously doubt
they still do that.

Still do

In article ,
Tekkie(R) wrote:

Smitty Two posted for all of us...



There's a display at my local industrial tool shop, with a bunch of
those interchangeable bit screwdrivers in a countertop box. The sign
says: "We don't care how you use it; as a hammer, chisel, prybar, or
even as a screwdriver. If it breaks, we'll replace it." That's the kind
of "no excuses" guarantee that men need on a tool.

Where/what/manufacturer is this?

Next time I'm in the store, I'll check out the brand. It's just a local
shop that caters to machine shops and such.

I did once kill the breaker to an outlet I needed to work on, by
sticking a couple of screwdrivers into it and shorting them together.
Sears gave me some **** about it, but they did replace the one whose tip
was destroyed.