If I could only have one, it'd be the rotomatic simply because it's accurate to at least 1/64th whereas the click rule is only really good to the 16th. It's probably quicker to just take a measurement with the click rule though, and I actually do have both. I have no experience with a talking tape so can't really comment on it.
Bill Stephan, Kansas City MO Email: [email protected] Phone: (816)803-2469 -original message- Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Measuring devices From: Keith Christian <[email protected]> Date: 12/29/2008 14:17 Thanks for your replies on measuring and creating jigs. If you were going to purchase a measuring device for use with a table saw, chop saw and router, which one would you start with and why? I am not going to be able to purchase all of them at one time. So, I will start with purchasing just one. Here is a description of each one I am considering. They are available from NFB. If you know of other sources or other brands, I'd be interested in hearing about them. EXTENSION MEASURING TOOL--CLICK RULE: An efficient tactile measuring device that measures up to 12 inches with accuracy of 1/16 of an inch. Three 12-inch extensions allow measurement up to 4 feet. This device consists of four major parts: 1/2-inch aluminum tube, sliding threaded rod, locking screw, 1/4-inch-thick metal stop. AID01R $65.00 EXTENSION MEASURING TOOL--ROTOMATIC: This tool comes with a base measuring rod of 6 1/4 inches with three extension rods (measuring 6, 12, and 18 inches each) and a locking nut which allows measurement up to 3 1/2 feet. The nut moves on the threaded base rod in which the threads are 1/16 inch apart. One 1/4 turn of the nut equals 1/64 inch. AID04R $50.00 MEASURING TAPE--TALKING: This unit measures up to 16 feet (5 meters) and comes with print instructions. Uses one 9V battery (included). AID06T $99.00 Thanks, Keith
