formariz 11,987 #1 Posted June 15, 2020 This one not definitely for my line of work. Came to me many years ago with some inherited tools and I always found it interesting so I kept it. Unfortunately it’s not complete but there is enough of it to figure out what it is for. It’s not also for any seamstress or dressmaking functions. Looks like previous users sewed a reinforcement along its length . It must have been rough to use it.It has an extremely specific function which is the reason for the unusual high numbers on opposite side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,032 #2 Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) It's a measuring tape used to determine a politician's hat size! (I know I got this one right!) (you can't throw me off with that clue about the seamstress Cas, I'm too crafty! ) Edited June 15, 2020 by squonk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #3 Posted June 15, 2020 20 minutes ago, squonk said: It's a measuring tape used to determine a politician's hat size! (I know I got this one right!) (you can't throw me off with that clue about the seamstress Cas, I'm too crafty! ) You are wrong, however your answer would definitely give this thing a new life if used on a politician. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #4 Posted June 15, 2020 Keep in mind that tape is incomplete. On side with high numbers it only goes to 118 now but in reality if it was complete I imagine that it would have to go over one thousand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #5 Posted June 15, 2020 Interesting progression of numbers on the non-inch side. How do the inch numbers index to the non-inch numbers? I think it is a conversion table for something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,354 #6 Posted June 15, 2020 Looks like the numbers count the number of stitches 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #7 Posted June 15, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: Interesting progression of numbers on the non-inch side. How do the inch numbers index to the non-inch numbers? I think it is a conversion table for something. The non inch numbers start at 26”. Yes it is sort of a conversion table for “something “. Edited June 15, 2020 by formariz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #8 Posted June 15, 2020 Quilting tape Measure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #9 Posted June 15, 2020 WHEN I WAS A YOUNGER KID......I GOT MY GRAN PA'S SMALL TOOL BOX......IN IT WAS A TAPE 50 FEET I THINK....THE OUTTER SHELL WAS WRAPPED IN TAN LEATHER,,,,,,AND I REMEMBER THAT SHINY YELLOW TAPE INSIDE IT WAS MADE BY LUFKIN........ NOT TO MUCH LATER MR EDISON CAME TO TOWN AND WE SWITCHED OFF THE GAS STREET LAMPS... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Hamner 1,007 #10 Posted June 15, 2020 Does the number 26 start at 0 or at 1 on the inch side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #11 Posted June 15, 2020 41 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Quilting tape Measure? Nothing to do with textiles or clothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #12 Posted June 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, RJ Hamner said: Does the number 26 start at 0 or at 1 on the inch side? No number 26. Numbers start with number 80 and that number coincides with 26 inches . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #13 Posted June 15, 2020 Doing a little research myself just learned that stitching is actually original to tape and non inches numbers will go to over 2000. Whole tape is over 100 inches long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #14 Posted June 15, 2020 Circumference to diameter calculator? Garry 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #15 Posted June 16, 2020 3 hours ago, gwest_ca said: Circumference to diameter calculator? Garry I was thinking along similar lines. The first thought that popped into my mind was a Pi tape. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #16 Posted June 16, 2020 Ok. 80/26=3.07, so it is off for a Pi tape. How about measuring the diameter of a coil of wire and getting an estimate for the length of each loop in the coil? Length of each loop x number of coils = estimated length of wire. Another few questions: - is the spacing of the marks on the non-inch side constant? - What is the spacing of the marks on the non-inch side in inches? - does the progression of numbers on the non-inch side above 98 still remain at 3? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #17 Posted June 16, 2020 Spacing is constant. Every 1/2”. Progression in non inch side does not remain at 3. It increases as it goes up . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #18 Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, formariz said: Spacing is constant. Every 1/2”. Progression in non inch side does not remain at 3. It increases as it goes up . Thought it probably did....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #19 Posted June 18, 2020 Giving up? Here is another clue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #20 Posted June 18, 2020 Oh...I know... It's a "Pocket Tape for estimati"!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #21 Posted June 19, 2020 its used in a farm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #22 Posted June 19, 2020 Does it pre-date round hay bales? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,991 #23 Posted June 19, 2020 Estimating weight of livestock as a function of circumference? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,286 #24 Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) I gotta take a stab at this . . . is it for dairy farm use? It gives the estimation of calf weight in pounds and kilograms based on the girth of the animal. Edited June 19, 2020 by Zeek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,710 #25 Posted June 20, 2020 I think Zeek & 8ntruck are close...but I think it is estimated weight based on length for livestock. 26" = 80 lbs. Thank you, Thank you very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
