Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Tape Measures
Manufacturer: Chesterman
Tool Type: Tape Measure
Model No: 1527-CFH (Leather)
The Chesterman tape measure number 1527-CFH is an old leather cased
tape measure with a hand stitched seam and a plastic coated woven internal
tape.
The tape is wound using a brass winder located on the top of the tape
measure. The folding winder handle extends for winding and tucks neatly back
into a hidden position when not needed.
The tape typically measured with the measurement commencing from the
outside of the ring at the end of the tape, i.e. ring is included in
the measurement. It was possible to custom order a different arrangement.
The tapes are usually marked out in inches with quarter increments on
the front side and links on the rear side.
The number 1527-CFH leather tape measures were made in many different
lengthed tapes.
The tapes measures which surface most regularly today are 33ft, 66ft,
and 100ft with measurements on both sides.
I believe other sizes of this tape may have been produced. Certainly
with the earlier James Chesterman tape measures, James Chesterman offered
a service offering custom lengthed tapes.
The Chesterman 1527-CFH tape measure hasn't a model number marked anywhere
on the tape or case.
The Chesterman 1527-CFH tape measure was presented in a black and yellow
Chesterman box.
The tapes on these tape measures are more durable than the non-plastic
coated versions.
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To users of Woven Measuring Tapes
We occasionally receive complaints of inaccuracy in our Woven Measuring Tapes. This
almost invariably rises from the fact of too much being expected from this class
of article.
For precise and accurate measurements nothing but a Steel Tape should be used, but
very good work can be done with a Woven Tape if it is tested with a Steel Tape,
and allowance made for errors. If a Woven Tape is used in damp or wet conditions,
it should always be allowed to dry FIRST before being wound into the case - by doing
this, the life of the Tape is lengthened considerably, and the Tape is less liable
to shrink.
Woven Tapes are standardized with a tension, or pull, of 2lbs., and, to avoid stretching,
care should be taken not to exceed this tension when using the Tape.
James Chesterman & Co Ltd.
Sheffield 11 ,England.
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Case:
leather
Fittings:
brass
Tape:
plastic coated woven linen
Markings:
'JC Chesterman Sheffield Made In England' on both sides.
[the size] on the brass winder (usually 33ft, 66ft or 100ft).
Sometimes there are additional marks such as a company name, goverment department
or an owners name/mark.
Rear of tape (on a dark green plastic support) says: 'Non-Metallic'.
Box Lid Markings: 'Chesterman Woven Measuring Tape, Plastic Coated'.
Box Label Markings: 'Chesterman's, Plastic Coated Measuring Tape, In Leather Case, No. P 1527CFH, Made In England'.
<1923 - 1958> (in 1923 referred to as 1527, in 1958 referred to as 1527-CFH)
An uncommon fault which can occur is the winder handle no longer holds
shut; it flaps about when held upside down.
The case stitching can sometimes be coming apart at the seams.
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