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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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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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…
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Weird filter size for airconditioner
I have a weird size air-conditioner filter that is 414 x 544 mm, which is a little over 16" and a little over 21".
When I go to to the hardware store here in Canada, they carry all sorts of filter sizes, but nothing that matches my filter, so I had…
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How do I measure my screws to match how stores label them?
When I buy screws, the container often has measurement labels, e.g. : 50/4 or 20/2.5 and such. I'm pretty sure the first number is a length in millimeters, and the second number is a width in millimeters; and there's definitely a correlation, i.e.…
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