HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole - or
is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

Thanks
Adrian

Adrian wrote:
HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole -
or is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

Thanks
Adrian

It isn't a magnet is it?

On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:09:44 +0000, Adrian wrote:

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole - or
is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Looks to me like a poorly punched hole but the back of it is still flush
with the hook, so where has the metal sticking out the front come from? I
suspect you'll find two discs in there if you whack it clear.

--
Cheers
Dave.

HI Tony

Toby wrote:
Adrian wrote:
HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole -
or is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

Thanks
Adrian

It isn't a magnet is it?

Funny you should ask - but it does appear to be a magnet.....
though I can't for the life of me think what it's intended for....?

Regards
Adrian

Adrian wrote:
HI Tony

Toby wrote:
Adrian wrote:
HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole -
or is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

Thanks
Adrian

It isn't a magnet is it?

Funny you should ask - but it does appear to be a magnet.....
though I can't for the life of me think what it's intended for....?

Regards
Adrian

http://cableorganizer.com/klein-tools/accessories/tape-measure-magnetic-25.htm

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Hi Rod

Rod wrote:
Adrian wrote:
HI Tony

Toby wrote:
Adrian wrote:
HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole -
or is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

Thanks
Adrian

It isn't a magnet is it?

Funny you should ask - but it does appear to be a magnet.....
though I can't for the life of me think what it's intended for....?

Regards
Adrian

http://cableorganizer.com/klein-tools/accessories/tape-measure-magnetic-25.htm



Well I'm blowed - never seen one of those before !

Thanks!
Adrian

Adrian wrote:
HI Tony

Toby wrote:
Adrian wrote:
HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also
has a feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole -
or is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

Thanks
Adrian

It isn't a magnet is it?

Funny you should ask - but it does appear to be a magnet.....
though I can't for the life of me think what it's intended for....?

I have an Axminster tape with the same feature. Handy I suppose - as long
as there is something metallic for it to stick too.

I have found it handy for retrieving screws dropped whilst standing on a hop
up. Saves getting off & picking them up :-)


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:09:44 +0000, Adrian
wrote:

HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the "sloppy rivet" as you describe it not there for a purpose to
allow the end piece to move in and out depending on whether you are
measuring an "outside" or an "inside" ? All measures have them .

Adrian wrote:

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole - or
is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

I have a similar one, with a magnetic tip - is yours magnetic too?

Daniele

HI Dave

The Medway Handyman wrote:
Adrian wrote:
HI Tony

Toby wrote:
Adrian wrote:
HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also
has a feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole -
or is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

Thanks
Adrian
It isn't a magnet is it?
Funny you should ask - but it does appear to be a magnet.....
though I can't for the life of me think what it's intended for....?

I have an Axminster tape with the same feature. Handy I suppose - as long
as there is something metallic for it to stick too.

Yes - most of the wood I use isn't magnetic g


I have found it handy for retrieving screws dropped whilst standing on a hop
up. Saves getting off & picking them up :-)


Clearly a case of 'great minds thinking alike' - that was my first
thought on discovering the magnetic tip...

...putting up a new fluorescent light in the studio yesterday - Lord only
knows how many of the darn cable clips I've dropped - and this 'feature'
might have made it easier to retrieve them g

Adrian

HI Dave

Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:09:44 +0000, Adrian wrote:

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole - or
is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Looks to me like a poorly punched hole but the back of it is still flush
with the hook, so where has the metal sticking out the front come from? I
suspect you'll find two discs in there if you whack it clear.


From other responses on this thread - looks as if this is a 'feature'
rather than a 'defect' - though my first instinct was 'bad pressing'....

The photo isn't all that clear - but it looks as if the 'magnetic' piece
is actually pressed into a hole in the tab - and checking with a ruler
suggests that the datum for the tab is actually the front face of the
raised disk....

Thanks
Adrian

Hi

wrote:
On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:09:44 +0000, Adrian
wrote:

HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the "sloppy rivet" as you describe it not there for a purpose to
allow the end piece to move in and out depending on whether you are
measuring an "outside" or an "inside" ? All measures have them .



I knew that - thanks !

It was the function of the other bit that I was querying.....

Adrian

Hi Daniele

D.M. Procida wrote:
Adrian wrote:

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole - or
is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

I have a similar one, with a magnetic tip - is yours magnetic too?

Daniele

Yes - so it seems.......

As Dave's pointed out - potentially useful for retrieving dropped
'things' in inaccessible places g

The measure was one of those impulse purchases at the local Co-op -
after ordering 10 big bales of peat compost for the polytunnel....

the measures are a semi-promo item - with the name / phone no of the
Co-op on a label on the side - and, if you're as scatterbrained as I am
with things you can never have too many tape measures g

Thanks
Adrian

On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 13:49:15 +0000, Adrian
wrote:

Hi

wrote:
On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:09:44 +0000, Adrian
wrote:

HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the "sloppy rivet" as you describe it not there for a purpose to
allow the end piece to move in and out depending on whether you are
measuring an "outside" or an "inside" ? All measures have them .



I knew that - thanks !

It was the function of the other bit that I was querying.....

Adrian


It was your use of the term " sloppy rivet" which suggested that you
thought it should not be "sloppy" . I did manage to work out what you
were really asking about .

Adrian wrote:


As Dave's pointed out - potentially useful for retrieving dropped
'things' in inaccessible places g

Not so much inaccessable, just saves bending over :-)


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

In message ,
writes
On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:09:44 +0000, Adrian
wrote:

HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
€˜sloppy rivet arrangement at the €˜hook end - but this one also has a
feature that Id not seen before...

Is the "sloppy rivet" as you describe it not there for a purpose to
allow the end piece to move in and out depending on whether you are
measuring an "outside" or an "inside" ? All measures have them .



As I discovered with a clip round the ear when I was a kid having
"mended" his with a hammer


--
geoff

On Fri, 2 Jan 2009 18:31:48 +0000, geoff wrote:

In message ,
writes
On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:09:44 +0000, Adrian
wrote:

HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the "sloppy rivet" as you describe it not there for a purpose to
allow the end piece to move in and out depending on whether you are
measuring an "outside" or an "inside" ? All measures have them .



As I discovered with a clip round the ear when I was a kid having
"mended" his with a hammer

LOL

Adrian wrote:

Funny you should ask - but it does appear to be a magnet.....
though I can't for the life of me think what it's intended for....?

thousands of people work with steel and ironwork every day

--
Phil L
RSRL Tipster Of The Year 2008

On Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:22:48 GMT, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Adrian wrote:


As Dave's pointed out - potentially useful for retrieving dropped
'things' in inaccessible places g

Not so much inaccessable, just saves bending over :-)

Ahem, there might be children reading this group. ;-)

On Jan 2, 10:52*am, Adrian wrote:
Hi Daniele

D.M. Procida wrote:
Adrian wrote:

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole - or
is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

I have a similar one, with a magnetic tip - is yours magnetic too?

Daniele

Yes - so it seems.......

As Dave's pointed out - potentially useful for retrieving dropped
'things' in inaccessible places g

The measure was one of those impulse purchases at the local Co-op -
after ordering 10 big bales of peat compost for the polytunnel....

the measures are a semi-promo item - with the name / phone no of the
Co-op on a label on the side - and, if you're as scatterbrained as I am
with things you can never have too many tape measures g

Thanks
Adrian

Ah. There you are then! Got to be so careful with those impulse
purchases! :-)

Also isn't it annoying when the seller uses something you have paid
good money for, to advertise.

Guess it's all right to have 'manufacturer's' name on something;
that's taking responsibility for quality (or otherwise) of the
product.

But for the retailer, who charges for it, seems out of line; even if
it is at a loss leader price.

HI Terry

terry wrote:
On Jan 2, 10:52 am, Adrian wrote:
Hi Daniele

D.M. Procida wrote:
Adrian wrote:
Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole - or
is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)
Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....
http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html
I have a similar one, with a magnetic tip - is yours magnetic too?
Daniele
Yes - so it seems.......

As Dave's pointed out - potentially useful for retrieving dropped
'things' in inaccessible places g

The measure was one of those impulse purchases at the local Co-op -
after ordering 10 big bales of peat compost for the polytunnel....

the measures are a semi-promo item - with the name / phone no of the
Co-op on a label on the side - and, if you're as scatterbrained as I am
with things you can never have too many tape measures g

Thanks
Adrian

Ah. There you are then! Got to be so careful with those impulse
purchases! :-)

Ain't that the truth! (Esp Lidl / Aldi !)


Also isn't it annoying when the seller uses something you have paid
good money for, to advertise.

Guess it's all right to have 'manufacturer's' name on something;
that's taking responsibility for quality (or otherwise) of the
product.

But for the retailer, who charges for it, seems out of line; even if
it is at a loss leader price.

That bit doesn't bother me - it also has their phone no on it in big
print - so it actually could be helpful if I'm half-way through some job
or other and need some more widgets g

They're a great source of 'bits' - proper farmers' supplier. Had to
construct a little 'log trailer' to go behind the garden tractor last
summer - they had some excellent little pneumatic wheels, and a
shed-full of stout round metal bar 'in the yard' and were happy to cut
off just the right amount to make me an axle. They and the other
'Builders' Provider' will also sell you a short length of copper pipe or
2ft6inches of UPVC fascia, if that takes your fancy...

Very helpful g

Adrian - West Cork, Ireland

HI Owain

Owain wrote:
Adrian wrote:
They're a great source of 'bits' - proper farmers' supplier. Had to
construct a little 'log trailer' to go behind the garden tractor last
summer - they had some excellent little pneumatic wheels, and a
shed-full of stout round metal bar 'in the yard' and were happy to cut
off just the right amount to make me an axle. They and the other
'Builders' Provider' will also sell you a short length of copper pipe
or 2ft6inches of UPVC fascia, if that takes your fancy...
Very helpful g
Adrian - West Cork, Ireland

Do they also sell potatoes, beer, and postage stamps?

Owain

grin

Probably, no and no - in that order g

From the outside it looks like a bog-standard department store -
but it's when you get to the desk at the back with the customers in
wellies and old waistcoats that the real fun starts g

Adrian

"Adrian" wrote in message
...
HI Owain

Owain wrote:
Adrian wrote:
They're a great source of 'bits' - proper farmers' supplier. Had to
construct a little 'log trailer' to go behind the garden tractor last
summer - they had some excellent little pneumatic wheels, and a
shed-full of stout round metal bar 'in the yard' and were happy to cut
off just the right amount to make me an axle. They and the other
'Builders' Provider' will also sell you a short length of copper pipe or
2ft6inches of UPVC fascia, if that takes your fancy...
Very helpful g
Adrian - West Cork, Ireland

Do they also sell potatoes, beer, and postage stamps?

Owain

grin

Probably, no and no - in that order g

From the outside it looks like a bog-standard department store -
but it's when you get to the desk at the back with the customers in
wellies and old waistcoats that the real fun starts g


"forkandles" ?

On Sat, 3 Jan 2009 14:01:52 -0000, "Neil" wrote:


"Adrian" wrote in message
...
HI Owain

Owain wrote:
Adrian wrote:
They're a great source of 'bits' - proper farmers' supplier. Had to
construct a little 'log trailer' to go behind the garden tractor last
summer - they had some excellent little pneumatic wheels, and a
shed-full of stout round metal bar 'in the yard' and were happy to cut
off just the right amount to make me an axle. They and the other
'Builders' Provider' will also sell you a short length of copper pipe or
2ft6inches of UPVC fascia, if that takes your fancy...
Very helpful g
Adrian - West Cork, Ireland

Do they also sell potatoes, beer, and postage stamps?

Owain

grin

Probably, no and no - in that order g

From the outside it looks like a bog-standard department store -
but it's when you get to the desk at the back with the customers in
wellies and old waistcoats that the real fun starts g


"forkandles" ?

" Got Any Ose?"

We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember Adrian
saying something like:

Do they also sell potatoes, beer, and postage stamps?

Owain

grin

Probably, no and no - in that order g

From the outside it looks like a bog-standard department store -
but it's when you get to the desk at the back with the customers in
wellies and old waistcoats that the real fun starts g

Yup. There was one like that near me and it moved into a modern
custom-built shed a few years ago. The old premises were wonderful;
cramped and stuffed full of items with old prices on some of them -
bargains galore if you got lucky.
When they moved to their new place they turfed out half the stock of the
old one and it's just not the same. Still got a very useful
cross-section of widgets, but it misses out on the really obscure stuff.