Consecutive inch

[Brainfarth]

I've been searching all over the net and havn't found anything other than Lufkin that makes a consecutive inch tape measure:
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/lufkin/index.cfm?model_list=1&att_id=LUF014&att1=Industrial%20Long%20Steel%20Tapes&att2=Anchor^

The 600" tape ranges from just under 70 bucks on up to 110. I think this is a bit pricey and was wondering if anyone could point me in another direction.

Thanks for any help.

-Mike

[scott9116]

I worked for Ace Hardware for a few years and Lufkin was the only company that made that kind of tape that we ever found. There was some Chinese knock offs available through Ivy Clasic or Regal a few years ago but they're garbage. The Chinese copies actually had a disclaimer on the box about their not meeting some kind of SAE standards.

[steve45]

OK, what is a consecutive inch tape?

[madduck]

i second steve's question and follow with why do you want one of these v. a 'regular' tape?

perhaps when the 'what is' portion of the question is answered the why will become apparent.

thx

[MicroZone]

There are 2 types:

- the bottom scale can offer stud marks in consecutive 16-inch increments.

- another used for measuring pipes, has a narrow blade with a scale in consecutive inches on one side and a diameter scale on the other side.

[Brainfarth]

Here's a pic of a consecutive inch tape:
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/onlinecatalog/Technical_Specifications/B3.pdf
And a standard foot tape:
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/onlinecatalog/Technical_Specifications/B5.pdf

I didn't realize that the first link didn't work.
I don't believe that these tapes have a diameter measurement on the back side.

[olddad]

Would the Starrett 510 Series work, it's only graduated to 1/8 ??

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNPDFF?PMPAGE=1425&PMT4NO=36274745&PMT4TP=*ITPD&PMITEM=09501123&PMCTLG=00

[Brainfarth]

It's kinda hard to read, but it read "Granuated in 1/8ths, consecutive inches to each foot and repeat"

[Brainfarth]

While I was surfing Starrett's site, I found an ADA tape measure:

http://www.weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15823&stc=1&d=1200945604

That would come in handy if you couldn't remember all of their rules.

-Mike

[Brainfarth]

Okay, after searching the starrett site long enough I found it's called a L3 type tape. Model # 530CI-600
http://www.universaltool.net/product_info.php?cPath=424&products_id=101262&osCsid=84f12592d3781fb4a1c63ba6c3ea5275
It's good to know that I have more than one option now. :)

[G3farms]

you might check out victaulic for the diameter tape measure, i know they used to sell one, i think it only went to 16 inch diameter.

G3

[steve45]

I've got a Pi tape, which is a tape measure that gives diameter. Can't remember who makes it.

[CTmachinist]

Starret makes one. Part # LHY530CI-600 EDP # 63300. You need to order from a Starrett distributor.

[Brainfarth]

Yeah, that is the same one found on the link I provided above. And for only 39.19, it's quite a deal.

[William McCormick Jr]

I've been searching all over the net and havn't found anything other than Lufkin that makes a consecutive inch tape measure:
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/lufkin/index.cfm?model_list=1&att_id=LUF014&att1=Industrial%20Long%20Steel%20Tapes&att2=Anchor^

The 600" tape ranges from just under 70 bucks on up to 110. I think this is a bit pricey and was wondering if anyone could point me in another direction.

Thanks for any help.

-Mike

I have been using this companies tapes for a while. The one I have has both the inches and feet at the foot marks, but it is 1" wide.

http://www.komelonusa.com/

They make all different kinds of tapes but I did not see how they mark the 3/8" wide roll ups at the foot mark.

The tape measure I have from Komelon seems to be of superior quality, even over the Lufkin tapes.

I like the Lufkin folding ruler though over any other folding ruler.

I get consistent accurate reads with the "Komelon self lock" 25 foot tape. And it stays out by itself when you pull it out. And has power to pull in the tape when you are done.

I use the green self lock. It is a very good tape measure so far.

http://www.komelonusa.com/engineersseries.html



Sincerely,


William McCormick

[William McCormick Jr]

I've been searching all over the net and havn't found anything other than Lufkin that makes a consecutive inch tape measure:
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/lufkin/index.cfm?model_list=1&att_id=LUF014&att1=Industrial%20Long%20Steel%20Tapes&att2=Anchor^

The 600" tape ranges from just under 70 bucks on up to 110. I think this is a bit pricey and was wondering if anyone could point me in another direction.

Thanks for any help.

-Mike

http://www.thegangbox.com/pc-142-20-50-x-38-maggrip.aspx

The price seems right too.


Sincerely,


William McCormick

[Brainfarth]

I don't think either one of those are consecutive inch tapes. Both Lufkin and Starrett say they are 600" tapes, where as the 50' ones are inch to foot tapes.

[William McCormick Jr]

I don't think either one of those are consecutive inch tapes. Both Lufkin and Starrett say they are 600" tapes, where as the 50' ones are inch to foot tapes.

For eleven dollars it is a good deal. Because they are really well made. These tapes take ten times what other tapes take in punishment. I really thought when I bought it that I would just throw it away in a week. These things just keep going. And I stick it in and out of the blade guides in the shear, to align the sheet for cutting sheet metal. I also loan it to the guys now and then when someone does not have a tape. And it comes back working.

On the tape I have it has consecutive inches all the way. It also has the feet at each foot marked. So it is both. Mine from ACE tool cost nine dollars. It is by far the best I have seen. They coat it with something that is really tough. The one pictured in the attachments is going on a year old. I beat, heat and crinkle it. Everyday. The blade still looks like new.

Sincerely,


William McCormick

[MicroZone]

Billy Mac - those aren't consecutive inch tapes. You can beat it, heat it or abuse it all you want, it's not going to magically change into a consecutive inch tape.

Read my post above regarding the physical description pertaining to a consecutive inch tape.

[Sandy]

While I was surfing Starrett's site, I found an ADA tape measure:

http://www.weldingweb.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=15823&stc=1&d=1200945604

That would come in handy if you couldn't remember all of their rules.

-Mike

That's a busy little tape measure. :)

[William McCormick Jr]

Billy Mac - those aren't consecutive inch tapes. You can beat it, heat it or abuse it all you want, it's not going to magically change into a consecutive inch tape.

Read my post above regarding the physical description pertaining to a consecutive inch tape.

The tape I have has both consecutive inches, and foot and inch readouts.

What more could you want?


Sincerely,


William McCormick

[tanglediver]

For eleven dollars it is a good deal. Because they are really well made. These tapes take ten times what other tapes take in punishment. I really thought when I bought it that I would just throw it away in a week. These things just keep going. And I stick it in and out of the blade guides in the shear, to align the sheet for cutting sheet metal. I also loan it to the guys now and then when someone does not have a tape. And it comes back working.

On the tape I have it has consecutive inches all the way. It also has the feet at each foot marked. So it is both. Mine from ACE tool cost nine dollars. It is by far the best I have seen. They coat it with something that is really tough. The one pictured in the attachments is going on a year old. I beat, heat and crinkle it. Everyday. The blade still looks like new.

Sincerely,


William McCormick


William, that is a lucid, intelligent, well thought out post. The tape is indeed a continuous inch tape. Thank you.