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 Why
use a Wheel ?
- With
a wheel you can measure faster than two people
with a tape.
- When
measuring distances over a few hundred feet, dragging
a tape from point to point can get a little tiresome.
- You are
not limited to the length of the tape.
- It's
easy to measure curved, horizontal and asymmetrical
surfaces.
Wheels
are estimating measuring tools.
Wheels can be extremely accurate. For
instance, our RR112 is accurate within ± 4 inches
at 100 feet (99.7%). However, if you need to
be "dead-on," a steel tape is your best bet.
What
to look for?
Stability & Balance
This
is basically the feel of the wheel. Is it
easy to use?
Consistency
Was
the wheel manufactured, or at least assembled and
tested, in the USA for quality assurance?
Durability
Are
the components and the wheel itself built to last? Has
the design, construction and assembly produced
a wheel that will get the job done, day in day
out, year after year?
Trustworthy
brand
- Look
for manufacturers who have proven their quality
over the years.
- Look
for a great warranty and a company from whom it's
easy to get replacement parts and great service.
Features
to look for:
- Collapsible
- either through a folding(e.g. MP401) or a telescoping
(e.g. RR318N) handle.
- Solid,
spoked or molded plastic wheels - All types should
be covered with a durable rubber tire.
Outdoor
/ Indoor
Wheels
will measure almost any surface. For ease
of use, most prefer a one-foot wheel for indoor
and light outdoor work, and a three-foot or greater
wheel for outdoor work. Ask yourself where
you'll be doing most of your measuring and choose
the appropriate wheel size.
Circumference
1-foot (single or dual wheel)
3&4-foot |
Applications
interior measurements: construction, remodeling,
appraising, carpeting, exterior measurements,
light construction, light paving, roofing, accident
scenes, etc.
exterior measurements: construction, paving,
landscaping, irrigation, surveying, trenching,
fencing, athletic fields and courses, geological
sites, utility installation, acreage, pipe laying,
rough terrain, trail-blazing, etc. |
One
last tip: For rougher terrain, a larger diameter
wheel is better.
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