Thanks to all who helped with this issue. I just ordered the rotomatic from the NFB for $50. Not too bad, I guess.
At 03:22 PM 12/3/2008, you wrote: >you wrote: > > >Well there is the 25 foot tape with the 6 inch aluminum tab > >attached. They run around $30 at most specialty stores. Maxi Aids and so on. > >Have you used one? I read about one and it didn't seem to allow for >very accurate measuring. > > >As far as ripping, I have the 8 foot ProGrip guide. It is > >essentially a toggle clamp that holds the track in place. There are > >quite a few knock off brands out there now but I don't know how many > >go to 8 feet. I don't care much for the ones you can splice > >together. Over 8 feet things tend to get a bit flimsy and I go for > >the one piece if I can find it. > >That would not work on a hand held circular saw, right? > > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: Kevin Doucet > >To: > <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com><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>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >confuse as says > > > >Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly! > > > >[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! > > > >__________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >signature database 3662 (20081203) __________ > >The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > ><http://www.eset.com>http://www.eset.com Thanks. Kevin Doucet [EMAIL PROTECTED] confuse as says Blind man with unmarked forehead has large belly!
