Vintage Link Tape Measure John Rabone 66ft Leather Case Metallic Wired WF 400
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• Description: Vintage Link Tape Measure John Rabone 66ft Leather Case Metallic Wired WF 400
Own a piece of history with this vintage tape measure from John Rabone. Crafted with a leather case and metallic wired tape, this piece is not only functional but also a collectable item. The tape can measure up to 66ft and would make the perfect unique surveyors gift.
Links were commonly used in measuring land in the English-speaking world before the twentieth century, but are never used. Link is abbreviated as ln. It was invented by Edmund Gunter, a professor of astronomy at Gresham College, London, the same man who made the chain.
This unit is a statute measure in the United Kingdom, defined in the Weights and Measures Act 1985. One link is a hundredth part of a chain, which is 7.92 inches (20.1 cm). The surveyor's chain first appears in an illustration in a Dutch map of 1607, and in an English book for surveyors of 1610.
The link (usually abbreviated as "l.", "li." or "lnk."), sometimes called a Gunter's link, is a unit of length formerly used in many English-speaking countries. In US customary units modern definition, the link is exactly 66⁄100 of a US survey foot, or exactly 7.92 inches or approximately 20.12 cm
This item is made with high-quality materials and is sure to last for many years to come. Whether you're a collector or a craftsman, this vintage tape measure is a must-have addition to your toolkit. Add it to your collection today!
• Dimensions: Please see photos
• Condition: Great - The photos are of the Actual item so please study carefully before buying and if you have any questions it's easier for both yourself and me if you please ask before receiving the item & having to return it
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