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Rules and Measures The majority of rules for blind persons incorporate tactual markings; some of the devices require a good sense of touch. Few of the measures are capable of precise measurement - they are often designed for educational purposes. The basic types are: . Fixed rules, usually about 300 mm long . Folding rules as used by carpenters . Flexible metal rule . Tape measures as used by dressmakers American Printing House for the Blind 1839 Frankfort Avenue, PO Box 6085, Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085, USA. Tel: +1 502 895 2405 Fax: +1 502 899 2274 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.aph.org/ 1-Foot Braille Ruler Picture This 1 foot braille ruler is 38mm wide and 6mm thick, tapering to 4mm at the reading edge. A metal caliper slide, which aids in accurate measurement, is included with each ruler. This ruler contains both metric and imperial markings, making it possible to compare the two systems. On the metric edge raised lines indicate centimeter and half-centimeter intervals. Braille numbers identify 2- centimeter increments. An imperial measurement scale appears on the opposite side of the ruler. This scale has raised lines every 1/4 inch and braille numbers at each inch marker. Ref: 1-03100-00 Price: $8.00 Last updated: 24/08/2006 18 Inch Flexible Braille / Large Print Ruler Picture This flexible plastic ruler allows tactual and visual measurement. It has raised lines in 5mm increments. It is white with raised black lines with numbers in braille and large print. It is sold in packages of 5. Ref: 1-03050-00 Price: $10.00 Last updated: 24/08/2006 30-Centimetre Flexible Ruler This flexible rulers allows tactual and visual measurement of both flat and curved surfaces. This unique ruler, made of a flexible white plastic, indicates centimeters with raised black lines. Even numbered marks are labeled in both braille and large print. It is sold in packages of 5. Ref: 1-03031-00 Price: $9.00 Last updated: 24/08/2006 Braille / Print Protractor Picture Bold large type numbers and braille dots mark the degrees along the half circle of this 180 degree protractor. Two braille dots mark 10 degree increments, while a single braille dot marks the 5 degree increments. An unusual feature of the protractor is the "wand." This is a long, flat piece which is pointed at one end and anchored on a pivot at the center of the protractor. When the pointed end of the wand is aligned with a certain degree measurement, the corresponding angle is created by the wand and the bottom edge of the protractor. Includes print and braille instructions. Ref: 1-04115-00 Price: $10.50 Last updated: 24/08/2006 Large Print / Braille Toss-Away Ruler Picture This ruler, with markings in both large print and braille, is designed to be used in the classroom or in testing and assessment situations where an inexpensive user-friendly measuring device is needed. These 7-inch rulers are marked with centimeters and inches and printed/embossed on heavy paper with high contrast numbers. They are packaged in sets of 24 and come in 3 assorted bright colors. These rulers are also available in a version with large print only. Ref: 1-03010-00 (Large Print / Braille Version) Price: $16.00 Ref: 1-03011-00 (Large Print Only Version) Price: $10.00 Last updated: 24/08/2006 Metrestick This wooden 1-meter measuring aid identifies centimeter and decimeters with molded, tactile markings. Centimeters are displayed by thin raised lines, with every other increment identified in braille. Decimeters are marked in thick raised lines and in braille. Ref: 1-03000-00 Price: $14.00 Last updated: 24/08/2006 Stick-On Tactile Ruler Plastic rules, one foot long and ½ inch wide, (30.5 x 1.3cm) that you can bond to sewing machines, band saws, drawing boards, etc. Raised lines indicate divisions down to 1/8 inch (3mm). Recommended age is 8 years and older. Package of five. Ref: 1-03081-01 Price: $6.00 Last updated: 24/08/2006 CareTec Studenbastei 1, A-1010 Vienna, Austria. Tel: +431 513 80 81 0 Fax: +431 513 80 81 9 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.caretec.at Vox-Tape Picture Slim, handy and solidly finsihed talking tape measure. Its memory function can add new values up to a total of 37.3 miles. The push of a single button allows even measurements including the width of the case, thus facilitating measurements at places which are difficult to access. Can be used in either the metric or Anglo-American system. The tape end can be easily accessed, the measuring length of the tape is 5 meters (16 feet). The tape retracts automatically at the press of a button. Equipped with a a protective pouch and a clip so can be attached to a belt. Easy access battery compartment. Automatic switch-off function. Requires 1 AA battery. Length: 95mm Width: 75mm Depth: 33mm Weight: 0.23kg Price: ?99.00 Last updated: 20/07/2006 Cobolt Systems Ltd The Old Mill House, Mill Road, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk NR13 3TL, UK. Tel: +44 1493 700172 Fax: +44 1493 701037 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.cobolt.co.uk Talking Tape Measure Picture A 16 ft (5 metre) tape measure with a resolution of 1 mm - 1/16" The measurement is spoken automatically in a clear English voice. A press of a button adds the width of the case if required Measurements can be added to memory to enable total measurements up to 999.99 metres. The memory is retained when the unit is switched off. The tape can be set to zero at any position. Readings can be taken in feet/inches, metres, centimetres, or millimetres and can be converted at the touch of a button. Powered by standard PP3 9V alkaline battery. Price: £41.95 Last updated: 24/04/2006 Howe Press of Perkins School for the Blind 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472, USA. Tel: +1 617 924 3490 Fax: +1 617 926 2027 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.perkins.org 9" Protractor Metal protractor with cursor. Ruler embossed in inches. Displays angles from 1 to 190 degrees. Price: $27.00 Last updated: 24/08/2006 23cm Protractor Metal protractor with cursor. Ruler embossed in centimeters. Displays angles from 1 to 190 degrees. Price: $27.00 Last updated: 24/08/2006 Ruler Twelve inch (30.5cm) metal ruler with markings every ¼ inch (0.6cm). Price: $7.00 Last updated: 24/08/2006 Independent Living Aids Inc 200 Robbins Lane, Jericho, New York 11753- 2341, USA. Tel: +1 516 937 1848 Fax: +1 516 937 3906 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.independentliving.com 25' Foot Tactile Tape Measure Picture Holes mark every 6 inches on the tape measure and a 6 inch ruler is attached to the bottom of the tape measure. The attached ruler has raised lines at every 1/8 inch, and raised and Brailled numbers. To measure, the user pulls out the tape, determines the length on the tape measure by counting the number of holes and multiplying by 6 inches and adds the distance from the attached ruler. Ref: #127530 Price: $29.95 Last updated: 25/08/2006 National Federation of the Blind 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230, USA. Tel: +1 410 659 9314 Fax: +1 410 685 5653 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.nfb.org Braille Meterstick A black plastic ruler with raised lines every centimeter with Braille every other centimeter and thick raised lines for decimeters. Ref: AID57M Price: $15.00 Last updated: 25/08/2006 Click Rule Picture 152mm device with three extensions (304mm each) with tactile markings every 12mm. Tighten screw for easy and accurate measurement. Ref: AID01R Price: $75.00 Last updated: 25/08/2006 Metal Folding Ruler Imperial measurements. 12 inch aluminum ruler with tactile markings every 1/4 inch and 1 inch. Folds in half. Ref: AID02R Price: $8.50 Last updated: 25/08/2006 Metal Ruler Imperial measurements. 12 inch aluminium ruler with tactile markings every 1/4 inch and 1 inch. Ref: AID00R Price: $7.00 Last updated: 25/08/2006 Rotomatic Picture Imperial measurements. 6-inch device with three extensions (6, 12, and 18 inches) and a nut which moves on a threaded rod with threads that are 1/16 inch apart. 1/4 turn of the nut equals 1/64 inch measurement (also includes lock nut). Ref: AID04R Price: $55.00 Last updated: 25/08/2006 Royal National Institute of the Blind 105 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NE, UK. Customer Services Tel: 0845 702 3153 (UK Sales only) Export Department Tel: +441733 375000 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Online Shop: onlineshop.rnib.org.uk/ NB: Prices include VAT (17.5%), except where there are two prices. In this case the lower price excludes VAT and applies to visually impaired individuals, resident in the UK, who are exempt from paying VAT on products that have been solely designed or adapted for their use. This also applies to charities including voluntary organisations that buy for or on behalf of visually impaired individuals. The only exceptions are the Perkins Braillers - product code BM06, BM07 and BM08. Where product codes start with RB and display only one price these are not VAT exempt. Overseas customers please contact RNIB Export department, for export prices and to place orders. Tactile Yellow Ruler Picture 20cm/30cm, yellow, shatter-proof plastic ruler with black markings. Measures accurately to within 0.5cm. Rulers have two different edges - straight and notched. Straight edge can be used for measuring and drawing. Notched edge designed to help place pins when creating charts and graphs or using a compass. Comes with non-slip pads on the back. Length: 200mm Width: 32mm Weight: 0.021kg Ref: LT20 for 20cm rule Price: £1.95; £2.29 Length: 300mm Width: 32mm Weight: 0.034kg Ref: LT21 for 30cm rule Price: £1.95; £2.29 Last updated: 18/04/2006 Tactile Clear Ruler Picture 20cm/30cm, clear, shatter-proof plastic ruler with black markings. Measures accurately to within 0.5cm. Rulers have two different edges - straight and notched. Straight edge can be used for measuring and drawing. Notched edge designed to help place pins when creating charts and graphs or using a compass. Comes with non-slip pads on the back. Ref: LC130 for 30cm rule Price: £2.85; £3.35 Ref: LC131 for 20cm rule Price: £2.60; £3.05 Last updated: 18/04/2006 Tactile Tape Measure (Imperial) Picture Durable, 60" long. One eyelet marks every inch and half inch. Two eyelets mark every foot. Ref: DH20 Price: £2.49; £2.93 Last updated: 18/04/2006 Tactile Tape Measure (Metric) Picture Durable, 150cm long. One eyelet marks every centimetre. One large eyelet marks every 5 centimetres. Two eyelets mark every 10 centimetres. Ref: DH19 Price: £2.49; £2.93 Last updated: 18/04/2006 Metre Stick Picture Suitable for use by both blind and partially sighted people. Blue markings on a white background - complete with transparent tactile overlay. Markings every 10cm. Measurements can be made to within 1cm. Length: 1000mm Width: 45mm Weight: 0.229Kg Ref: LT22 Price: £8.25; £9.69 Last updated: 18/04/2006 Spektra v.d.n. Zatisska 915, 143 00 Praha 4, Czech Republic. Tel: +420 2 41774675/41763416 Fax: +420 2 41774673 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.spektravox.cz Calliper Made of plastic; tactile marks each half centimetre. Price: ?2.65 Last updated: 25/04/2006 Folding Rule, 1 Metre in Length 1 metre in length; in parts; tactile marks each centimetre. Price: ?3.40 Last updated: 25/04/2006 Folding Rule, 2 Metre in Length 2 metre in length; in parts; tactile marks each centimetre. Price: ?3.60 Last updated:25/04/2006 School Set of Triangle, Ruler and Angle Measure All made of plastic; tactile marks each centimetre. Price: ?3.45 Last updated:25/04/2006 URl Below http://www.tiresias.org/equipment/eb12.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 11:41 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] getting started in wood working > Where can one still get a folding braille ruller. I have a talking > tape measure, but man I've had two and for as little as I have used > them compared to some perhaps and as much care as I have taken with > them, the damned things seem to break. The current one I have the > little metal tab that makes a connection for the battery has broken > off and why is a mystery to me. Will have to do something about that, > but it really irritates me that you pay all that money for an > adaptive tool and its not designed well. Maybe my mistake was taking > out the battery whenever I wasn't using it. > > > Scott > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. 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