Questions tagged [measurement]
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Where do measurements start on a ruler/tape measure
I feel really dumb asking this question, but I need help reading the lines on my tape measure. I need to make precise measurements, but given the thickness of the inch lines, I'm not sure how. I've added lines in the following picture.
I assume 1…
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What is the purpose of the notch at the end of the depth probe on callipers?
I have read this question about the shape of the jaws of callipers, but it didn't explain why there is a small notch at the end of the depth probe. You can see it on the far right of this image:
It could be as simple as allowing it to go into a…
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How do you measure the inside of something (like a cabinet)?
Usually I use a tape measure to do carpentry, but a problem arises when I need to take a precise inside measurement.
Because the tape is longer than the area inside the cabinet (or whatever it is) I can only bend the tape and estimate the distance,…
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How can I measure the actual amperage rating of my circuits so I can match it with correct fuses/breakers?
My house has a fuse panel instead of a circuit breaker panel, and as such it's way easier for the wrong ones to be installed. I don't trust that the previous tenant had the right ones in the right sockets. Is there a way I can measure the actual…
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Best Practices for Measuring Screw/Bolt TPI?
It is extremely nice to be able to use a caliper to measure screw/bolt major diameter (and length) to find correct replacements. However I am struggling to come up with a good way to determine accurate threads per inch (TPI; eyeball counts are…
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Are recipes for render expressed by ratio of weight or ratio of volume?
I'm currently mixing render to cover ugly brick walls in my front garden.
Let's say I want to use this recipe for the top coat, just for an example:
Cement 1 parts
Lime 1 parts
Sharp Sand 2 parts
Soft Sand 2 parts
The exact recipe isn't critical…
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Storm door on odd sized frame
I just bought a storm door for my house's front door (HD custom order). Of course, I followed directions measuring the door opening, but without considering that I have an old house, and the door frame itself is a little odd. I've attached photos…
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Measuring windows for replacement
I'm a little unclear on how to measure windows for replacement. Most reading I've found says to measure the opening for the sash— sill to head, and jamb to jamb.
My questions are:
Why isn't it the rough opening size that matters? It seems like the…
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What are these little diamonds on my tape measure?
Not a very important question, but I'm wondering what the little diamonds are on my tape measure. It's a Stanley Fatmax from the UK © 2011. The first one is at ~488 mm (~19.2 inch), and then every ~488 mm after that along the tape, but they don't…
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How do I read the specifications for this Panasonic microwave trim kit?
The web page for the NN-TK922SS 27" Wide Trim Kit for select Panasonic Microwave Ovens includes these specifications:
TRIM KIT OUTER SIZE
Side A: 18-9/16"
Side B: 27"
TRIM KIT INNER SIZE
Side C: 24-5/8"
Side D: 13-7/16"
CABINET OPENING
Side E:…
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Marking out metal tubing
I have some 2m long aluminium tubes of 15mm and 20mm outside diameter.
50 mm from the end of each tube I need to drill a hole to take a bolt and the two holes should line up along the length of the tube.
I have a drill press and machinists vice so…
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At what height should I install my (coat) rack?
I'm planning to install a coat rack on the right side of my bedroom closet, at the place marked with *:
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How do I know if a new dryer will fit? Existing base/floor vent and nearby doorframe
Our existing washer and dryer need to go, but the space they occupy is a bit limited.
The main issue is depth - the existing washer and dryer are Frigidaire AES7000ES and ATF7000FS. In the current setup, with a bottom/base vent, the main shell…
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How to visualize air circulation between rooms?
My house gets very hot on some days. I don't have a central AC system, and cannot install it because the house is a rental. I have to make do with various floor fans and portable AC units. There are several doors to the backyard with shady, cool…
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Anyone know a name for this measuring tool?
I've been looking at height gauges and they don't quite fit what I need. I'm trying to measure a ceiling not an object.
I've seen some old fashioned height gauges that seem to do what I'm looking for but I'm hoping I just don't know the name or…
