surfmirrors
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« Reply #30 on: March 04, 2010, 04:40 AM » |
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Hi Guys,
Tried to upload some pics, but as some of you will know, it isn't straight forward when using a computer/site.
Images are too big apparently !
Anyway, tape measure is made in Sweden by T.A. LJUNGBERG it says TALMETER on the other side but i guess that's Swedish for tape measure.
The button has to be pressed to release the tape, and it's very strong, mine are over 20 yrs old now, ok, not used in anger everyday, but still in mint condition.
Will see if i have time to sit in front of this laptop and 'resize' some images...
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riha
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« Reply #31 on: March 04, 2010, 04:19 PM » |
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Hi Guys,
Tried to upload some pics, but as some of you will know, it isn't straight forward when using a computer/site.
Images are too big apparently !
Anyway, tape measure is made in Sweden by T.A. LJUNGBERG it says TALMETER on the other side but i guess that's Swedish for tape measure.
The button has to be pressed to release the tape, and it's very strong, mine are over 20 yrs old now, ok, not used in anger everyday, but still in mint condition.
Will see if i have time to sit in front of this laptop and 'resize' some images...
Here ya go, here is a link with info about the "talmeter", by the way, talmeter is not the swedish equivelent for "tape measure", it is just a brand name. http://www.talmeter.co.uk/howto.asp |
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GPowers
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Metric convert
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« Reply #32 on: March 04, 2010, 08:21 PM » |
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I got this tape measure in the other day from Shane for my work in sysnotes. When I first picked it up I realized it had some different thing about it than most tapes. First it had a window on top so I could read inside measurements by butting the back of the tape to the inside of 2 surfaces and get a correct measurement. I saw this feature win the contest on cool tools. I had also seen a person submit a way of making a tape a compass for drawing arcs. This feature is also included in this Festool tape measure. Another feature that I like is that it has metric and standard measurements. This is a good way to learn the conversion from one to the other. I feel that this tape measure was developed by Festool paying attention to the needs of the real world of wood workers. There's just too many company's that try to knock off tools like the TS-75/55 or other individual tools when they should be paying attention to what we the wood workers themselves are looking for. It's not a single feature, it's a system of tools. This tape measure is another fine example of a system of tools as a whole not just a pick and choose of features. We as wood workers need a system that flows from one tool to another and that has features that lend to fast results without sacrificing quality. This is why I use festool over so many other brands. From their tape measure to the guide rail system and so much more. It's a fluid way to organize your work systematically. (This is not a paid review. Just my NSHO  ) Everyone should have one of these tapes for sure.  Sorry to burst your bubble, but I have a tape measure that is 20 to 30 years old with all the features of the so called new and improved Festool one. |
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JohnDistai
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« Reply #33 on: March 04, 2010, 10:52 PM » |
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The fandom over such trivial items really is pretty ridiculous.
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Peterm
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« Reply #34 on: March 10, 2010, 04:01 AM » |
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The fandom over such trivial items really is pretty ridiculous.
Well, not if it's something you use every hour of the day to make your living...  I bought the Festool tape measure when it first came out as it had features I hadn't seen on a tape before, but have long since abandoned it in favour of Talmeter measures. IMO the Festool tape felt really cheaply made, the return spring was poor, the blade too thin, and as others have mentioned, the scales are the wrong way round, certainly for right-handed folks living in a Metric world.... @Surfmirrors; Talmeter tape measures are great - there have been a few threads about them, you'll pull them up if you do a forum search - my personal fave is the black 3-metre measure with the 25mm blade. I have the full set, but this is the one I use most  Cheers, Pete. |
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surfmirrors
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« Reply #35 on: March 20, 2010, 01:23 AM » |
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well done riha for posting that talmeter link..
peterm, i agree with you about the talmeter tapes, they are very accurate i find, and the spring is as strong as ever 20 odd yrs later.
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Winchester
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« Reply #36 on: April 12, 2010, 02:38 AM » |
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Dual read metric/imperial tapes are crap. One or the other. Most times when you need to measure an edge you can only do it in one direction so you're stuck with whatever units are on that side of the tape. Half your measurements can be metric and half imperial.  I don't like any tape measure that you have to hold down with a lever. I've always been a fan of the Stanley "Leverlock" ...it works in reverse, you need to press down on the lever to release the tape. Then I found this beauty at Rockler. It works just like the Leverlocks but way betta. Only 4 bucks too and the green is a dead match Festool green to boot. I recommend adding one to your next Rockler order. I use the Komelon Stainless Steel Self-locking tapes. They stay out and then retract when you press the button. I used to like the leverlocks better than normal tapes but they can be annoying sometimes if you press down or lean on it by accident and the tape retracts.   |
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iandoug
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« Reply #37 on: April 25, 2010, 05:42 AM » |
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I recently purchased a Festool tape measure and have since had the opportunity to use it on numerous occasions. In my humble view, this tape measure does not measure up to the Festool quality of many of their products. To Festool please don't let your marketing department cloud your focus towards best quality. I don't know whether or not this item is sourced from another manufacturer or not but I suspect it is the case. Please, Festool "stick to your knitting", you certainly don't need to "borrow" any other manufacturers product.l If you want to market a tape meaure then make one in the Festool stable and I am sure it will be best quality. Based on your modus operanti, you don't need anyone else
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« Reply #38 on: April 25, 2010, 12:45 PM » |
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It's a BMI tape. If you look on the scale just to the right of the 2" label, it is marked there.
Tom
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EcoFurniture
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« Reply #39 on: April 25, 2010, 01:23 PM » |
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I have used mine now for almost three weeks in a shop setting. I really like the size! So far it's absolutely accurate. Measuring inside dimensions is very easy with this tape, especially deep inside a cabinet! The only thing I don't like, is the weak spring /retract mechanism. Other than that, it's works just fine.
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CumminsDiesel
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« Reply #40 on: April 25, 2010, 11:30 PM » |
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I recently purchased a Festool tape measure and have since had the opportunity to use it on numerous occasions. In my humble view, this tape measure does not measure up to the Festool quality of many of their products. To Festool please don't let your marketing department cloud your focus towards best quality. I don't know whether or not this item is sourced from another manufacturer or not but I suspect it is the case. Please, Festool "stick to your knitting", you certainly don't need to "borrow" any other manufacturers product.l If you want to market a tape meaure then make one in the Festool stable and I am sure it will be best quality. Based on your modus operanti, you don't need anyone else
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« Reply #41 on: April 26, 2010, 12:35 PM » |
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I love mine.
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jussi
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« Reply #43 on: July 02, 2010, 02:30 PM » |
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Do they make them with imperial markings as well? |
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micklen
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« Reply #44 on: July 02, 2010, 04:49 PM » |
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I think so, for sure there is one with both metric and imperial. my old man always used one of these!
//carl
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jussi
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« Reply #45 on: July 02, 2010, 08:55 PM » |
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I think so, for sure there is one with both metric and imperial. my old man always used one of these!
//carl
Can we find these in the states yet? |
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« Reply #46 on: July 02, 2010, 11:10 PM » |
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