Anybody from Sweden?

[Plombob]

Are there any members in Sweden?

I ask because my cousin traveled there quite a bit and he mentioned to me that Swedish tape measures were quite unusual. I asked him to pick one up for me, but unfortunately he passed on before he did. I'd like to at least see what was so unusual about them, if not buy one.

- Plombob

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Maybe he means these? They're like a mini surverying tape.

 

[Plombob]

I don't think so. He said they would confuse an American carpenter. Something about the markings, not the design of the case.

 

[lbgradwell]

http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fil:Tape_measure_No_1.jpg

 

[Moose-LandTran]

http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fil:Tape_measure_No_1.jpg

All european tape measures are like that, imperial and metric.

 

[Canadian Charlie]

Whats so confussing about that? I've been using the metric system since around 1975 when it was made manditory in Canada.


Most of my tape measures look like that

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I seriously fail to seen how anyone could not understand the metric system. It couldn't possibly be any easier. You'd have to be monumentally stupid to not understand it.



Disclaimer:
If you don't understand the metric system and are offended by this post, tough s**t.

 

[Monte]

Here is a swedish one "Talmeter" click
You can also measure diameters with it and scribe with it http://www.talmeter.co.uk/

Maybe thats the one ?

 

[lbgradwell]

All european tape measures are like that, imperial and metric.

Whats so confussing about that? I've been using the metric system since around 1975 when it was made manditory in Canada.

Most of my tape measures look like that

Imperial/Metric tapes are very common in Canada too, but the tape in the picture in the link I provided isn't Imperial/Metric; it's only in Metric! And that's not what makes it unusual either...

If you'll notice, the bottom scale is a standard Metric scale similar to those found on all normal tapes... But the scale on the top is also Metric (notice there are 4 gradations between the whole & half lines denoting .1, .2, .3, .4, .6, .7, .8 and .9 respectively). Besides, the top scale is also marked "cm". The top scale is a "diameter scale" designed for log lengths, diameter and circumference measurements. You can see the pi character on the scale...

There is also some "internal measure" function on the bottom scale (which I don't fully follow); notice the "3m" mark at 2.5cm followed by the "II" in the oval (both in red)...

 

[Stuey]

You've got my attention. I too want to see how these Swedish tapes are unusual.

 

[-B-]

Metric tap measures yay ! Every time I see some I tend to buy them because they are hard to find I like to see and feel before I buy such things . My favorite for size is a Stanly 5m http://www.stanleytools.com/default...#34;+PowerLock®+Tape+Rule+(cm+Graduation) compact but easy enoug to read a arms length quickly. ( fitting a bike for seat height) There use to be a 1/4 inche version good for the pocket that was small but had big number perfect for those swap meets and quick daily work.

 

[Plombob]

http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fil:Tape_measure_No_1.jpg

I think you found it lbgradwell!

My cousin said these tape measures were very confusing to read, and he used the metric system at work. These tape measures have a lot more functions than the ones we have in the states.

Maybe I don't want one after all.....


I agree with Moose - metric is easy to use.

 

[Plombob]

Here is a swedish one "Talmeter" click
You can also measure diameters with it and scribe with it http://www.talmeter.co.uk/

Maybe thats the one ?

Looks like it Monte!

They're a lot more expensive than our tape measures, and that's without the VAT tax!

 

[volvo420coupe]

I want to go to Sweden......

 

[A_Pmech]

If you just want a Pi tape, Stanley makes a nice little 10-footer about 1/4" wide that I really like for around the shop. They're available at most decent home centers or hardware stores.