metric tape measure

[Climb01742]

anyone have a good source for metric tape measures? trying to find one ain't easy. thanks.

[cycleman_21]

I have one from Sears/craftsmen, standard on one side metric on other

RC

[97CSI]

Found the small metric only ones I have at the local (rare today) 'Mom & Pop' hardware store. Bin of them on the counter for $1 a-piece. China is good for other things besides Shimano parts.

[Ray]

I have a little Campy tape measure that I paid some stupid amount of money for from Branford Bike several years ago. Maybe $20 or so, but I still have it, it's a good size for bike use (no wasted centimeters here), it's cool in look and feel, and it says CAMPY on it in their nice script. Couldn't be a worse set of reasons to buy a tape measure, but there you go. All metric all the time.

-Ray

[scrooge]

Depending on how big of one you need (I'm assuming this is for bike use), you could try one used for sewing etc (my wife has one of these that I use). You'd probably be able to find it a fabric store.

[cs124]

Climb, a dude with your propensity for dropping wads of cash on cool toys doesn't need a tape measure, he needs one of these...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20766&item=4382447052&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

p.s. ...hanging out for pics of la bestia nera

[Redturbo]

But, can it measure spoke tension? :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[jerk]

go to your lbs or your local garage or anyother place the snap-on man stops. buy the blue point metric tape measure. it's fine.
jerk

[Bradford]

Depending on how big of one you need (I'm assuming this is for bike use), you could try one used for sewing etc (my wife has one of these that I use). You'd probably be able to find it a fabric store.


That's where I found mine, Joanne Fabrics I think. It has metric on one side, English on the other. It is a nice tape measure.

[dave thompson]

I have an English/metric stainless 'yardstick' that I got at Home Depot. Makes for precise measuring for anything less than 1000mm.

[Ti Designs]

Zippo (the lighter people) make a metric tape measure with a stainless steel case - it's what most people here at the shop use. We probably have them to sell, they would be in Warren's super secret stash.

[Jeff N.]

Sears. Jeff N.

[Kevin]

Climb, a dude with your propensity for dropping wads of cash on cool toys doesn't need a tape measure, he needs one of these...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20766&item=4382447052&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

p.s. ...hanging out for pics of la bestia nera

I bought one of these. It is great for rough distances, but it is not very accurate.

Kevin

[dirtdigger88]

I bought one of these. It is great for rough distances, but it is not very accurate.

Kevin

yeah- those suck- there accuracy is something like +/- 1 inch over 25 feet- I wouldn't want someone building my house with one of those!!!!!

Jason

[Climb01742]

That's where I found mine, Joanne Fabrics I think. It has metric on one side, English on the other. It is a nice tape measure.

should we ask what you were doing in a fabric store? :D

[Bittersweet]

No need to explain why you were there. Sewing is a great skill to have. I customize all sorts of my outdoor equipment for better fit and functionality. (e.g. a wind vest that is slightly flappy in can be tweaked a little on a sewing machine to fit like custom.)

[Bradford]

should we ask what you were doing in a fabric store? :D

Let Climb get in his shots, anyone who likes orange bikes gets to give me a hard time. :banana: Anyone who likes yellow and black bikes, on the other hand… :D

I believe in self sufficiency in as many ways as possible. If I can possible do it with my meager talents, I do it. I cook, clean, fix my house, and grown my own vegetables. And when things rip, I try to fix them myself, which includes sewing. I have to admit, though, I’m much better with tools than I am with a thread and needle. I didn’t get married until I was 38, so I had plenty of time between when I left my parents home and lost control of my own home to figure this stuff out.

[Bittersweet]

But climb did you go orange saddle and orange tape with your orange bike?