What is the thickness of tape measure metal?
I've been trying to find it
>>/diy/
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>>29220722
>go to store
>buy micrometer
>measure the tape
>???
>return micrometer because it's readings are inaccurate
>hyperventilate into a brown paper bag from the stress of returning it
>scream in joy when you are back in your hermit cave for being so courageous.
6 or 7, it could even be 8, but not 9
This is an interesting question which should be known by those who deal in producing and maintaining infrastructure and machinery in our society.
Therefore, /r9k/ could not possibly know the answer. Try /diy/
Buy a vernier caliper and measure the measuring tape
>>29220783
>return because it's measurements are inaccurate
are you saying they all are or are you just saying a cheap one that you buy at a hardware store won't be accurate
you could just measure it with another tape measure
>>29220879
Ah yes it seems so easy, but where would you measure it? Because the metal is dipped inwards so how would you achieve an accurate reading?
>>29220903
Use a flexible tape measure
>>29220944
He's asking specifically for metal though, so nice try.
>>29220722
Why is that rolled out to exactly 8 inches?
>>29220963
No, I'm saying use a flexible tape measure to measure the blade of the retractable one.
>>29220722
It's 0.4mm usually. You're welcome
>>29220903
on the edge, pretty simple. I could do it but it would require getting up and walking at least 20-30 steps
>>29220895
You just lie and say it's inaccurate to get a refund.
>>29220903
Use a vicegrip to keep it flat while you measure it.
>>29220722
Google it. Just try it.
>>29220895
You can not measure the thickness of a tape measure's tape with a tape measure you fucking moron
>>29221178
Why not? Who says so? If its a rule rules are ment to be broken.
>>29221178
>he doesn't own a tape measure/microscope combo package accurate to 1/10000mm
lol fag
>>29221102
Then you wreck the metal
>Buy metal tape measure
>Lay it on piece of paper
>Draw lines either side of it
>Use same tape measure to get distance between lines
>>29220722
>remove cover and all components from the metal (ie that thing on the end)
>weigh it
>measure length and width of metal
>remember to account for curvature
>calculate volume (water displacement method)
>solve for height
