Peter,

I believe I've seen that one being used by Gary Katz.  I think I only saw it for sale (in a store) at A.W. Meyer.  Like you said, I said,  still looking for a 32mm version though.

was just on the tajima site and i don't believe they offer a metric only tape.

good point seth.
in the past i used to have a few tapes going together ( one near the saw, belt etc) after a few times of things being a mill out i worked out that the tapes were not consistent from one to the other. also check that the metal bit on the end is straight and square as i learnt this lesson 2

No they don't.  It is tough to get a metric only tape in NA as Ken said.  We are measurement challenged here and have the need for both.

Peter

I find the Mesopotamian style precision story tape from Lee Valley is more accurate than the Metric : LV Precision Story Tape

I'm only half tongue in cheek here...seriously...you can take measurement to a point and then parallax error kills you.  Get a set of the Icra rules for markup and use Ruler Stops Veritas Ruler Stop for transferring measurements.  I also use a couple of different length bar gauges Veritas Bar Gauge for transfering inside measurements.  Keep a piece of 2X2 for each project as a story stick.  Throw away your tape measures unless they're a "Precision Story Tape" .  I actually have a Fastcap flatback tape with a story strip on one side which comes in handy on long cabinet pieces. 

fastcap makes a couple different all metric tapes.

I stand happily corrected!   

Peter

That took me 30 seconds.

http://www.amazon.com/Fastcap-PMMR-TRUE32-True32-Reverse-measuring/dp/B000GFHABG

Sound like a business opportunity for someone to gibe Fast-cap some competition.

Probably means nothing but i have used many tape measures in the past & Lufkin is the best i have used.

Thanks, but I was talking about 32mm incremental markings.  I noticed while searching that the 32mm kept popping up, but that is the width of the blade, not the markings.

Good try! 

Guys-Gals,
These are excellent and well priced--http://www.wihatools.com/600seri/616serie.htm--You can get an English metric combination on one rule.
I own several and they all jive with each other.  I think if you need better than this, you need to go with an incra or engraved steel scale (ala Starrett)  I have two long steel Starretts, one 72" and one 2 meters.  Pricey, cumbersome, but dead on accurate.  I also use shorter ones- 

I've been in the tool and die trade for over 30 years, bought and sold thousands worth of tools, and used millions worth.  Nothing touches "Old" USA Starrett for quality.  Their master squares and even combination squares have set the standards for decades. 

Sometimes we get overly familiar with our tools .  A 12" Starrett combination square is the most versatile measuring tool in the shop for general woodworking and machine setup.  Add a 24" blade and you have a tremendous amount of flexibility and precision in your hands.

Jay

I bought the Fast Cap so called True32 thinking (not reading closely enough) that they would be marked with 32mm increments.
No luck! That'll teach me to read the product description more closely and stop trying to turn hopes into reality.
The Fast Cap True32, at least the ones I got are marked with millimeters. There are of course markings at 32mm but they are not highlighted and are indistinguishable from the regular mm markings.
As a tool, I don't like it very much. It's too bulky, the tape is too wide and curve too deep too to use unless I am measuring large 1 to 2.5 meter panels.
Tim

Lots of comments on our True32 tape measure so I thought I should clarify a few points:
-The True32 blade style was made at the request of Bob Buckley, the owner of True32.com. 
-There is a small black dot at the top of every 32mm hash mark to indicate each 32mm segment.
-The bend is to give our wide 1 inch blades a long 8ft stand off
-We also offer the True32 in the Flatback model (blade without bend) for panel layout and easy line transfer
-We have never charged any of our customers for warranty replacement or the shipping cost to get it to them.
-We guarantee everything we make for life - 100%
-Each of our blades are tested to be accurate within +/- .06mm at 6ft (industry standard)
-We always recommend, regardless of which blade that is used to always check the accuracy of a tape measure before each job to ensure that the hook didn't get bent between use.  Burning an inch is a good way to do this.
-Some unique features that our tape measures have are: Writing pad on the side, Lever-action belt clip, built-in pencil sharpener, 1 inch wide blade, front and bottom braking system, unique blade styles that you can write on and wipe off with your thumb, reverse read blades, rubber overmolded case that is color-coded for each blade style and a flat blade style for panel layouts all for under $8.

i have nothing to add to the tape measure debate only that i will get one and find out.


it is great to see this fine company (fast cap) represented on the fog. i have bought from them in the past (chop saw hood , it was broken and thaey sent me another AND a bottle of 2p10 to fix the old one) . they have great customer service similar to festool USA. i hope they stay around on the fog as they have some great products

 i would like to give them a warm