Hidden possibilities of roulette: how easy it is to divide the workpiece into an equal number of segments (without a calculator)
A tape measure is needed to take measurements. You can easily do it alone. Every home craftsman, experienced builder has this tool. Tape measures, taking into account the length, are divided into short (up to 10 m.), Medium (up to 30 m.) And long (over 30 m.).
There are laser, electronic, geodesic roulettes. There are also those where the hook is equipped with a magnet. There are even small keychain tape measures on sale, as a rule, no more than 2 m. But we are all used to using a construction tape with a metal sheet and a plastic case.
There are a few tricks that few people know about. For example, if you stick a masking tape to the body of a tape measure, you can record all measurements. It's very convenient and you don't have to keep everything in mind.
When working with a tool, you have to make calculations. The calculator isn't always there. For example, you want to divide 96 by 2. We measure this number on a measuring tape and, by folding the tape in half, we get the desired result. The bend will be 48.
The hole in the tool's hook is useful for snagging on a screw, self-tapping screw, nail, or other object. You can also draw a circle.
How to divide a workpiece into equal parts without a calculator
I want to tell you about another trick that will be useful to many. How to divide workpieces into equal parts using a tool without a calculator.
For example, there is some kind of material, a blank (a piece of plywood, drywall, slate, tiles, etc.). How to quickly find out the middle or divide a piece of material into equal parts?
Fast way. Let's say we need to divide the workpiece (width or length) into 2 equal parts.
I'll show you on the tiles. For example, I have a tile that is 41 cm wide. 9 mm.
You need to find and then cut off half. I put the toe on one edge and move the tape diagonally. Move until you stop at one that can be easily divided by 2. I have it 46 cm.
The number can be easily divided in half mentally. It turns out 23 cm. We mark - put a point, draw a line, cut off a tile.
If you need to divide a tile or other material into 3, 4 (or more) equal parts. We do the same. Move the tape diagonally until we get a number that can be easily divided by 3.