News about Pipes and Drilling
A Diameter Tape Measure is most commonly used to measure the diameter of pipes, poles, and trees. But let’s be a little creative today . . . What is the funniest item you can think to measure the diameter of?
March 14 is “Pi Day”. It’s the perfect day to celebrate the Pipe Diameter Tape Measure. For those who don’t know, a “pi tape” is one that tells you the diameter of a pipe, when you wrap it around the pipe.
Want to win a free Pi Tape? Be the first to answer this question correctly:
What famous scientist was born on Pi Day (March 14), or 3/14?
Today is National Inventors’ Day!
While there is no date recorded for the invention of the Diameter Tape Measure, here are some fun facts about the patent process for the basic tape measure –
The title implies that the tape does the work, so you don’t have to. This is true. All
you have to do is wrap the tape around the pipe circumference. Then the markings on the tape show you the diameter. It does this because the markings are spread out by a factor of pi (3.14159). So you don’t have to measure the circumference and divide by pi.
The accuracy of a pocket size Pipe Diameter Tape Measure is usually 100th of an inch diameter. That’s a pretty good resolution. They also come in metric units. Their accuracy is in millimeters diameter.
When thinking of autumn, what fruit would you say is the mascot of the season? Some will automatically say pumpkin, but apple will come up as a close second. Today is National Apple Day!
Looking for a fun game to play at your Halloween party? Try “Guess the Diameter of the Apple!” Players will record their guesses, and the judge will pull out his/her Diameter Tape Measure to discover whose guess is the closest.
Happy Halloween!
It’s true that not everyone needs a Pipe Diameter Tape Measure these days. The average person usually doesn’t have a need to measure a pipe, pole, or tree. But, if you’re one of the special few who needs one of these unique tape measures, then these are the ones you need to add to your belt!
What key item is missing from this list of must-have tools?
– Hammer
– Flathead screwdriver
– Power drill
– Wrench
– Pliers
If you’re thinking a Lufkin Tape Measure, then you’re right! How could you get through any project without this tool?
The 2 popular brands of Pipe Diameter Tape Measures are:
Lufkin w906pd
Pi-Cobra T-217-6654
A Diameter Tape Measure is typically used to measure boring ol’ pipes. But did you know that you can really use it to measure anything cylindrical? Here are some fun holiday items to measure to spice up your holiday break:
This Thanksgiving, as you’re looking around the dinner table, start a new festive game with your friends and family called: “How many things on this table can I measure with a Pipe Diameter Tape Measure?”
🦃 Candlesticks
🦃 Wine bottles
🦃 The table legs!
