Measure Twice, Cut Once
“Measure twice, cut once” are words to live by. Keep these tools handy to help you calculate and measure in a jiffy. Measuring Tape Tape is particularly good for measuring uneven surfaces. Measuring Pints measure liquids and solids alike. The Decimal Equivalents Bag provides fraction to decimal conversion at a glance. The Pocket Rule has etched graduations in 16ths. All available at the Museum of Useful Things.
MEASURING TAPE TAPE: Measuring Tape Tape is a yellow paper tape printed with black markings every 1/8 of an inch. Perforated at the end of each foot. Accurately measures imperial measurements. Ideal for cramped spaces and uneven surfaces. Low chloride content. Tear by hand. Made in the USA.
MEASURING PINT: Glass Measuring Pint measures dry or wet ingredients in variety of ways. Cups. Milliliters. Tablespoons. Ounces. Grams. And Teaspoons. This multi-functional pint glass serves so many purposes in the home it winds up being a space saver as well. Heavy weight glass. Dishwasher safe.
DECIMAL EQUIVALENTS BAG: Made to our specifications, this Museum of Useful Things original tote is a new arrival. Featuring a cross-body strap and handy handles, this bag is big enough for all the essentials and features an interior pocket to keep small items close at hand. Printed with a vintage tool catalog decimal equivalents chart to carry your belongings in style. Made in the USA. Measures: 14” high x 18” wide.
STAINLESS STEEL POCKET RULE: Stainless Steel Pocket Ruler has etched graduations in 16ths, 32nds, and 64ths. Pocket clip doubles as depth gauge. Convenient fraction and decimal equivalents on reverse side. Measures: 6” long x ½” wide.
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At the Museum of Useful Things, we take great pride in our collection of well made utilitarian items, and are always looking for ways to enhance our collection. We'd like to become a resource for useful information as well as good design. If you have questions or suggestions please call us at 1.866.497.1221 or send us an email.
