4/17/2018 2:04 PM
I was looking to add a diameter measuring tape to our arsenal of gadgets this year in an attempt to really see how well our reel stock is sitting. Some are aging pretty well, and probably are ready for some alterations, but I don't want to be doing guess work.
After looking on-line, there are many options I can see available. Is one as good as the next? I, nor anyone in my shop, has the experience using one, so a little feedback would be appreciated. I'd imagine a simple soft fabric tape would work, but wouldn't be very accurate since it'd flatten out between the blades, especially on 7's or 8's. I suspect a metal version would stand out across the gaps a bit more to give a much closer and accurate reading. I saw a few metal ones that were cheap, and then the ultra pricey 200 dollar versions. Seems to me the IGCEMA had them advertised for sale before the GCSAA absorption, not sure if that resource is still available. Or are these offered in the GCSAA bookstore?
Thanks all.