Today is National Inventors’ Day!
While there is no date recorded for the invention of the Diameter Tape Measure, here are some fun facts about the patent process for the basic tape measure –
The title implies that the tape does the work, so you don’t have to. This is true. All
you have to do is wrap the tape around the pipe circumference. Then the markings on the tape show you the diameter. It does this because the markings are spread out by a factor of pi (3.14159). So you don’t have to measure the circumference and divide by pi.
The accuracy of a pocket size Pipe Diameter Tape Measure is usually 100th of an inch diameter. That’s a pretty good resolution. They also come in metric units. Their accuracy is in millimeters diameter.
When thinking of autumn, what fruit would you say is the mascot of the season? Some will automatically say pumpkin, but apple will come up as a close second. Today is National Apple Day!
Looking for a fun game to play at your Halloween party? Try “Guess the Diameter of the Apple!” Players will record their guesses, and the judge will pull out his/her Diameter Tape Measure to discover whose guess is the closest.
Happy Halloween!
It’s true that not everyone needs a Pipe Diameter Tape Measure these days. The average person usually doesn’t have a need to measure a pipe, pole, or tree. But, if you’re one of the special few who needs one of these unique tape measures, then these are the ones you need to add to your belt!
A Diameter Tape Measure is typically used to measure boring ol’ pipes. But did you know that you can really use it to measure anything cylindrical? Here are some fun holiday items to measure to spice up your holiday break:
This Thanksgiving, as you’re looking around the dinner table, start a new festive game with your friends and family called: “How many things on this table can I measure with a Pipe Diameter Tape Measure?”
🦃 Candlesticks
🦃 Wine bottles
🦃 The table legs!
While most people have used a basic tape measure at least once in their lives, not many of us have come across a situation where we’d need to use a diameter tape measure.
“How do I go about even using this bizarre tape measure?” you ask yourself.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to feel inadequate – all you have to do is just watch this quick video tutorial. It’ll have you feeling like a pro in no time!
It’s true that the average person does not have an urgent use for a Pipe Diameter Tape Measure (or even know what one is!). Have you given much thought to what this unique tape measure can do, and who uses them the most? Here are some fun facts about this tool:
* tapes are usually made of cloth or metal
* measurements are shown reduced by the value of π in order to provide the person the diameter of the item being measured
* most commonly used to measure pipes and tree trunks
It’s really hard to believe that there is only one day left of June. Did you also know that today is National Handshake Day? Here is some fun trivia that you may (or may not) know about handshakes:
– Used as a way for Roman soldiers to determine if the other person was holding a weapon
– Based on the above tradition, women would not usually greet each other with a handshake
– Secret handshakes are used in many organizations as a signal of membership
– Your customers will most definitely give you the biggest handshake (or even a hug!) if you give them a Diameter Tape Measure with your logo on it.
Have you ever seen a Pipe Diameter Tape Measure at a home improvement store and wondered, “How exactly do you use one of these tape measures?”
Don’t worry, we’ve made one of the best informational videos about these tools that will help you use it correctly. View it here and become an expert at measuring pipes!