source for a GOOD mini tape measure?

clarification...

marketymarkmark

>when i say "mini", i'm not talking about a small tape measure...i mean the REALLY small ones, that you can comfortably fit inside your pocket...for example, my stanley was about 3/8" thick and 2" square..

Re: clarification...

William R. Duffield on the Cohansey

>I can't offer any specific advise on brands, but when I need a new one, I look at the sewing notions counter at the grocery store, or I go to Michaels Crafts. I always look for ones that have fiberglass tape, because they don't stretch. Also, the flexible tape is really useful for measuring around curves, which comes in handy, for example, if you are trying to skin the hull of a small boat.

These have plastic cases, and are cheap enough that I usually keep a backup in my toolchest, in case I lose one, or drop it and step on it. Note that I always keep a Stanley 12' PowerLock (33-312) on my belt. The mini tape, which is in my pocket, is the backup.

This small enough for you? *LINK*

Christopher Fitch @ Memphis

>I have one... it's pretty decent...


Lee Valley Tools - Zippo� Tape Measure

that's a good one...

marketymarkmark

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Re: source for a GOOD mini tape measure?

Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>I find them regularly at garage sales, for about 50 cents, still in great shape. They were often used as promotional giveaways or company "party favors." My favorite is an old metal-cased Stanley - I own a couple.

Stanley key chain tape measure *LINK*

Russell Seaton

>The most used tape measure I own. I'd replace it immediately if it broke. But in about 6 years or more of living in my pocket and keeping my keys together, it has not broken. The chrome paint has worn off but it works just fine. I see they have one with both English and metric measurements too. I will have to find one of those. I frequently measure certain items in centimeters and have used a marker to mark centimeters on the back of my tape measure. But I see they are wearing off.

I wouldn't keep a tape measure in my pocket if it did not have a keychain with it. I'd be interested in the Zippo from Lee Valley but it does not have a keychain. Too bad. I also paid about $0.50 for my Stanley after rebates and postage. Best $0.50 I ever spent.




Stanley key chain tape measure

Re: source for a GOOD mini tape measure?

Alan Hamilton

>Marketymarkmark,

Lee Valley sells some nifty tapes. My favorite tape, and the one I use all the time, is a Lee Valley 10' (or so). Unlike all my other tapes, the LV reads from right to left; that way I can pull the tape out with my left hand and mark with my right, and the numerals are all right-side up.

This tape is a real forehead slapper. ("Now, why didn't I think of that?")

Alan

Hey Marketymarkmark, did you find a mini tape?

Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>If not, e-mail me.

Bill

Re: Hey Marketymarkmark, did you find a mini tape?

marketymarkmark

>yep...i went with the little zippo...it's not exactly what i wanted, but it'll do...

thanks.

Re: Hey Marketymarkmark, did you find a mini tape?

Christopher Fitch @ Memphis

>I was hoping it would work out good for you..

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