With the bench top measuring rules, the head's scored lines are placed parallel with the ruler's sole plate. The only way to align them, that I know of, is the MK I Eyeball. If you want to check the accuracy of your rule, merely measure from the hinge out to one of the ruler markings.
As for the filing of the ruler, so the etched side touches the floor, that is fine but perhaps a bit tedious. A deep breath will move it more than any minute error caused by the ruler thickness.
You are basically playing at the fringes of accuracy and won't affect your club making. The bottom line is, be consistent.
FWIW
Al
Good idea! I was thinking about the thickness and how it could affect it when I was checking lengths. I think mine is probably OK, but it would be worth it to file it anyway to see.
-Andy
----- Original Message ----- From: "Art Sale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 10:28 PM Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Measuring - True Measure device
> I have found that one source of error when using a ruler, is caused by the > thickness of the ruler. The thicker the ruler the larger the error. This > error can be minimized by filing the zero end of the ruler at an angle of > 60* or so, so that the tip of the graduated side of the ruler is actually on > the ground when measuring for length. > Ar Sale > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andy Ruigh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 4:06 PM > Subject: ShopTalk: Measuring - True Measure device > > > > I'm guessing this is a question more for the "hobbyists", as you pro's > > probably use jigs for measuring. I've used a "True Measure" from > > Golfsmith for many years. I've just noticed that if I measure assembled > > club length using a 48" ruler running down the back of the shaft, with the > > club in the playing position, I seem to get different results. At least > > 1/4" longer. I've noticed that if I sole the club properly in the True > > Measure, touching the middle of the sole on the flange, that it doesn't > > appear that the scorelines are parallel to the flange. To accomplish that > > parallel, I have to flatten the flange so the club's sole touches the > > flange much more towards the heel. And oddly enough, it seems to come out > > closer to the "ruler down the back" measurement method. > > > > Have any of you used the True Measure? Have you noticed any discrepancies? > > I just find the True Measure is so convenient versus holding a ruler down > > the back of the club. If I just need to build a little fudge factor into > > the TM, I'm OK with that. I just want to know that I'm doing what I > > should be. > > > > Thanks for any help. > > > > -Andy > > > > > >
