'Treble' Tape Measure 1533 Review By: I.Ball
Category: Old Tape Measures
Manufacturer: Chesterman
Tool Type: Tape Measure
Model No: 1533 (Leather)
This review covers the old 'Treble' leather tape measure no. 1533.
The 'Treble' range of tape measures were made by Chesterman.
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 1533 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.
The 'Treble' 1533 tape measure is marked 'Treble, No 1533, England',
in the example I saw it had these markings on both sides of the tape.
This tape measure model isn't marked 'Chesterman'.
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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:
woven linen
Markings:
'Treble, No 1533, England' on both sides of the case.
[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.
<1923 - 1958>
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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