What Measuring Device Do You Use When Estimating?

plazaman

I am seriously consindering a digital device for estimating.


any suggestions?

I need something that i could quickly calculate sq.ft LN. ft. etc...

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mdshunk

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jackrabbit5

I just purchased a Stanley Fat Max laser tape measure. Pretty cheap as far as lasers go, but it doesn't really have any bells and whistles. It will calculate sq. ft. or cub. ft. of a room but not sq ft of wall space. But for 99 bucks I thought I'd give it a try. I haven't really had an opportunity to use it yet. It's supposed to be accurate to within 1/4 inch at 100 ft.

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Stacy

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GregS

Opposing thumbs?

GregS

That's the actual laser range finder model? Or the one with a laser pointer on it that still uses sonicwave measuring?

jackrabbit5

It's a true laser range finder. No sonics involved.

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firemike

I use the Hilti PD-20. Works like a charm. Probably 6 or 7 years old, never had a problem with it. The new ones are much smaller and have even more functions. Highly recommend the Hilti's, every one I know that has one loves them.

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daArch

Stacy,

I been casually looking for a true LASER measuring tool. I assume it's perfect for wallpaper estimates too?

Does it look like this:



model No. TLM100 ?

If so, I'll look for it Home Depot or Lowes.

(the Fat Max Laser level is a perfect back-up for my PLS 2. They appear to be decent cheap tools)

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jmic

An old yard stick. It has 3 inches missing from it too.

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jackrabbit5

That's the one Bill,

I saw one initially at Walmart for 99 bucks. I thought it looked like something I might want and checked it out online. I found it at Amazon for 91 and some change. I mulled it over for about a week and by the time I got around to ordering it the price had gone up to 99. but shipping was free and no sales tax so I was still money ahead, or maybe just not quite so far behind

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cadanywhere

Hilti's or Leica Distos are the best around, accurate and have all the bells and whistles depending on which one you buy. The Disto A5 also has a pythagoras feature if you need it.

MALCO.New.York

The most obvious......Experience.

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ewingpainting

Hey MALCO I've missed you, I see you still roaming about.

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MALCO.New.York

But you know that I am correct!!!!! Experience is the SINGLE most important/valid/applicable tool in All fields.

Experience REQUIRES the paying of attention to your and others job details.


And How-De-Doo to you Mr. E-Wing!!! How are you this fine Morning?

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ewingpainting

Yes you are right, didn't think for a moment you were not. Experience is what leads success

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98mustangguy

more or less usually just a quick guesstimate at area. but i do have a bosch laser range finder that works nicely.

kgphoto

Stabila LE50. 1/16 in 100 feet.

tcleve4911

I know this will open up as a joke session , but for rough estimating, use your body.

If you are an average size person (around 6'-0")

Pace off large steps = 3'
Toe to heel = 1'
Arm span = 6'
Arm reach 8'
Hand span=9"
Hand width=4"
Thumb width = 1"

Take a tape measure, measure yourself and practice this method. Pace off 10 large steps and measure it. Pace of 10 heel to toes and measure it. See what you get.

Roofs - count the tabs x width of 1 tab
Siding - count the courses x height of one course.

This trick can be invaluable when you get somewhere and don't have a tape.

Remember estimating is just that - and estimate & then round up.

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mickeyco

What if you have really big hands, long arms, big feet and short legs?


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rbsremodeling

You'd probably make better money working at the circus if that's the case

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