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Tape measures

Bodgeitandscarper

Tape measures
« on: June 12, 2017, 19:12:15 PM »
I thought it would be a good idea to buy some self adhesive tape measures for a couple of my machines, so found some at only £1.99 each.  I now know why they are so cheap - hopefully when the thick backing paper is off they will smooth out!

elephun

Re: Tape measures
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2017, 19:22:52 PM »
Oh no!
I hope they flatten out for you. Maybe a big book would help?

Ohsewsimple

Re: Tape measures
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2017, 20:47:17 PM »
I bought one some time ago, not exactly cheap.  I stuck it to my cutting table.  It was very useful....for a while and then the top started to part company from the base.  So I was left with a white strip and no numbers! :angry:  not very helpful.  Hope yours flatten out ok.

Maximum

Re: Tape measures
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2017, 21:25:20 PM »
That's appalling. I think I would ask for a refund. No attempt to package carefully. They might be cheap but they should still be fit for purpose

Bodgeitandscarper

Re: Tape measures
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2017, 21:46:04 PM »
I probably should complain, but for a couple of quid, it hardly seems worth the effort.  I think once they are unpeeled from the backing paper, they'll be ok.  The tape part is quite thin, so should smooth out.