The USMA sells 1.5 mm fiberglass tapes, as do Arbor Scientific and other
science supply companies.
Jim
Gregory Peterson wrote:
>
> Hi Alan,
>
> Did you come across anybody who makes the short (1 to 1.5 m) fibreglass ones used in
>sewing and textiles? I found one with the "Metric Commission of Canada" and "Made in
>England" stamped on it at the bottom of my toolbox. I think my father threw it into a
>kit he sent me off to university with. I thought that might make an excellent
>stocking stuffer as well if I could find a manufacturer.
>
> greg
>
> >>> "Alan Goodbrand" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2000-12-06 11:20:05 >>>
> I've found a distributor for a 1 metre steel tape measure key chain,
> metric only, marked in cm. They run a couple bucks each, plus shipping.
> My minimum order must be 250. Anyone interested in these as stocking
> stuffers, giveaways etc.? I'd have to do this real quick to get it done
> by Christmas. Even if I can't get them by Christmas I'll probably go
> ahead with an order anyway. Let me know if anybody's interested.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Alan
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