Kevin, the rotomatic is strictly for measuring. earlier, Kevin Doucet, wrote:
>This is still something for ripping? Not for a hand held circular saw? > >At 03:56 AM 12/3/2008, you wrote: > > >I like the rotomatic, myself. Also, one can buy extra extensions of > >whichever length you like. > > > >earlier, Dale Leavens, wrote: > > > > >Would it be appropriate to cut some fraction of 24 inches off of > > >what you are cutting to get the right dimension? Ripping a thirty > > >inch width from a sheet of plywood can be achieved by ripping off 17 > > >and 13/16ths or so depending on the thickness of your saw blade. > > > > > >Otherwise you want a straight edge. Many make their own and of > > >course there have been many references to various ones on the list. > > > > > >I often have a length of strapping I keep about which is cut off at > > >exactly 4 feet as a measurement extension. I also frequently lose it > > >and find myself making new ones but it is a way of significantly > > >extending the length of my rotomatic ruler. I suppose I should have > > >a thread added to an aluminum rod of four feed for that purpose and > > >some day when I no longer have any use for it I probably will get > > around to it. > > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > >From: Kevin Doucet > > >To: <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com>[email protected] > > >Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 7:56 PM > > >Subject: [BlindHandyMan] alternative to talking tape measure > > > > > >Hi, > > > > > >My talking tape measure has gone crazy and I need to find an > > >alternative way to accurately measure up to 6 FT. > > > > > >Also, as my accur-rip circular hand saw guide only allows for a 24 > > >IN. cut I am also looking for a way to guide larger cuts. > > > > > >Any and all help is welcome. > > > > > >Thanks. > > > > > >Kevin Doucet > > ><mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.com><mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet > > .com><mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.com>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >confuse as says > > > > > >Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! > > > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > >No virus found in this incoming message. > > >Checked by AVG - > <<http://www.avg.com>http://www.avg.com>http://www.avg.com > > >Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.13/1825 - Release Date: > > >12/2/2008 8:44 PM > > > >John > > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > >__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > >signature database 3661 (20081203) __________ > > > >The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > > ><<http://www.eset.com>http://www.eset.com>http://www.eset.com > >Thanks. > >Kevin Doucet ><mailto:contactme%40kevindoucet.com>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >confuse as says > >Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! > > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.13/1826 - Release Date: >12/3/2008 9:34 AM John [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
