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25th February 2008, 10:11 AM #1
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New trick for this old dog
New for me - probably well known to others but just in case.........
While head down and A... up inside a cupboard trying to measure - the idea struck me.
Having recently pulled an old radio cassette to bits [great source of small bolts, nuts and screws] I kept the antenna. Being an oldie it is quite solid and firm to extend and retract.
I managed to make all of the measurements I needed, transferred them to my ruler and you know who was my uncle.
I have since dug out a couple of other antennas of varying lengths which should come in handy for all sorts of bits and pieces including checking the diagonals of boxes and drawers etc.
Regards,
Bob
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25th February 2008, 11:00 AM #2
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so damn simple and as you say Bob's it
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25th February 2008, 11:20 AM #3
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Nice one Bob.
Sounds like a variation on the old bar gauge I think it was called.
Veritas make the connectors so you just add your own strips of wood. Will do outside measurements too if I recall.
Added: yep ... http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...85&cat=1,43513Last edited by rsser; 25th February 2008 at 11:22 AM. Reason: Addition
Cheers, Ern
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25th February 2008, 11:40 AM #4
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What a good idea Bob.
Too simple for me to think of. I'm one of those fellas that always complicates/over engineers things. I'm trying to change as it can be b....y frustrating. Like the other day when I was trying to measure inside a cupboard because SWMBO wanted an extra shelf. Well after twisting the old bod in all directions and half standing on my head, sort of (you know what I mean) the job got done. Know how I'll measure next time.
Thanks for the tip.
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25th February 2008, 08:38 PM #5
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Good one Bob!
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26th February 2008, 12:01 AM #6
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Does this work for both metric AND Imperial?
JoeOf course truth is stranger than fiction.
Fiction has to make sense. - Mark Twain
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26th February 2008, 01:53 AM #7
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No, only AM and FM
Originally Posted by joe greiner
Does this work for both metric AND Imperial?
Joe
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26th February 2008, 01:38 PM #8
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And only in the Southern hemisphere where we have to stand on our heads to take a reading ;-}
Cheers, Ern
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