5 Misunderstood Facts About Tally Books

Pipe Tally Books are normally used by workers in oilfields. They keep track of the

Tally Books in the Field
Using Tally Books in the Field

exact time that a section of pipe is attached to the drilling rig. Also they record the length and diameter of the pipe. These drilling workers need a heavy duty book that can easily fit into their pocket. That’s a short history of tally books. But here are some things you might not have known about these special books:

  1. Anyone who works outdoors and needs to keep records, can use a tally book. Other users are foresters, wind energy inspectors, handymen, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and waterworks people.
  2. The pages are sewn in, for durability. A little ring binder wouldn’t be as durable.
  3. A new option for the pages is the sewn water-resistant Stone Pad. If you try to tear a sheet, it just stretches a little. You can’t tear it.
  4. The cover is made of high grade vinyl, which comes in colors to coordinate with your company logo. This gives the book a high resistance to rain and abrasion.
  5. Got a favorite pen or pencil? Since these books are custom made, they can have a pen loop built into them.

The Pick-Me-Up You Need for Your Company

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On Sunday September 29 you will wake up thinking it is just an ordinary day. But, in fact, it is not. It is the one day a year where coffee-lovers nationwide get to raise their travel tumblers in celebration of National Coffee Day.
Whether you like it iced, skim, half-caff, or just black, the one thing we can all agree on is that you need a proper insulated beverage bottle in which to drink your favorite coffee.
What better way to reward your employees than with any of these laser-engraved travel tumblers. It could be just the pick-me-up they need to get through the day.

Thermos Stainless King Travel Tumbler
Kona Vacuum Tumbler
Thermos 40oz Vacuum Insulated Beverage Bottle
Thermos Direct Drink Tumbler

The Next Big Announcement From Maglite Flashlights

Anthony Maglica
Anthony Maglica

Anthony Maglica is the genius businessman and inventor of Maglite Flashlights. He has taken Maglite® from its beginnings in 1979 to a major USA-made manufacturer of superior torches. From the first D-cell flashlight, he developed the AA Mini Maglite®, then the AAA Mini Maglite® in 1987. What is his next big announcement?

  1. He is coming out with a rechargeable one that will take an 80% charge in only 1/2 hour.
  2. Also Anthony is releasing a new 4D cell flashlight that can last as long as 18 days, without turning it off.

Watch for these two new Maglite Flashlights in the coming weeks, maybe in time for Christmas.

 

What is the Best Material For an Architect Scale Ruler?

Designing an Architect Scale Ruler
Designing an Architect Scale Ruler

If you had all these materials to choose from, and needed to make an architect scale ruler, which would be the best choice?

  • wood. Too thick. The markings wouldn’t be close enough to the drawing. Also, printing fine delicate lines on wood is impossible. Warping and changing of length due to heat and humidity is a big factor to consider.
  • steel.  It would rust in time. Stainless steel would be a better choice, but a little expensive.
  • plastic. Not durable enough for daily use. Plus, how would you put fine markings on it?
  • aluminum. The best choice, because it won’t rust, lasts forever, and you can print fine lines on it using Photo Anodizing.
  • cardboard. Naw. too flimsy.
  • stone. Probably would be too thick for the job.
  • ceramic. Would be too thick or too brittle.
  • fabric. Too variable in length due to stretching.

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