Bimini top base
Jan 22, 2020 11:04:41 #
If you can't find an exact replacement, start looking for someone with a 3D printer. Pretty easy to run off a few of those in any color you want. BTW, as a former cabinet shop owner, I wish they had converted us to metric back in the 60's when they were threatening to. So much easier of a system to use and teach. Tenths and hundredths instead of 16ths and 32nds.
Jan 22, 2020 11:55:07 #
2 foot piece of cardboard true ruler on it 4 in into ft with fractions on Android quiz dumbass helper on the way to work ask him Show Me 2 and 3/16
Jan 22, 2020 12:12:48 #
The search for the bimini bases is over! Just got a call confirming dimensions at just under $14 each. Pretty good for stainless steel!
Jan 22, 2020 14:55:57 #
I worked a saw mill for a little while all the measurements where feet inch’s and 16ths. but there way would be example 9-7-12 turns out they was saying 9 foot 7-3/4 inches lol
Jan 22, 2020 16:15:13 #
Critter wrote:
I worked a saw mill for a little while all the measurements where feet inch’s and 16ths. but there way would be example 9-7-12 turns out they was saying 9 foot 7-3/4 inches lol
That makes perfect sense because when you're working with a threaded shaft that is 8 threads per inch every turn is 1/8"
Jan 22, 2020 17:49:36 #
That's not actually correct.
The "play" in the end of a tape measure is intentional. If you hook the end on something and pull it will be accurate and when you push it against something it will also be accurate because the end slides to account for it's own thickness.
Now, if you were to drop your tape measure and bend the end it would no longer be accurate. It happens.
The "play" in the end of a tape measure is intentional. If you hook the end on something and pull it will be accurate and when you push it against something it will also be accurate because the end slides to account for it's own thickness.
Now, if you were to drop your tape measure and bend the end it would no longer be accurate. It happens.
Jan 22, 2020 19:06:14 #
I will differ a little with you ORfly, when using two different tape measures and doing trim carpentry, results can be off. The person doing the measurement I have found should use the same tape for the cut.
Jan 22, 2020 21:57:12 #
My father had a old wooden fold up ruler never forget him using on every thing he built. I'm ok with a tape but give me a framing or rafter square I'm lost.
One day I was in Sears in Gainesville Fl. (which is a collage town) the cashier who was a student hit the wrong key on the register and the change window went all zeros. I had to show him how to count out my change, he had no clue how to do it. Unbelievable!
One day I was in Sears in Gainesville Fl. (which is a collage town) the cashier who was a student hit the wrong key on the register and the change window went all zeros. I had to show him how to count out my change, he had no clue how to do it. Unbelievable!
Jan 23, 2020 00:33:13 #
Grandpa Knows How
Loc: Bahia De Los angeles, Mexico
You better do some research on that play. It is there for a reason if you know what its for. Do a google search.
Jan 23, 2020 08:05:49 #
Grandpa Knows How wrote:
You better do some research on that play. It is there for a reason if you know what its for. Do a google search.
As per what I watched the slide is to make up for the thickness of the metal slide piece. Which is all find and good if you use the same tape for the cut. Your buddy gives you a measurement from his tape and the cut with your tape is not right for a few reasons. The end on one of the tapes is bent, the slide is worn, dirt jammed the slide, or the taught on some ones pull is different.
My rule of thumb was always measure twice cut once with the same tape. And when possible start with placing a # on the edge and not the slide, especially when doing stained trim / finish carpentry.
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