Chains and Tapes

Offset Tape

Stylon Tape

Chain

Other Equipment
Auxiliary Equipment Required

 
 
  • A Plumb Bob - used to alighn a tape or chain along a particular line of site, and for marking the end of a tape or chain when measuring distances on sloping ground or across obstacles.
  • A Spring Balance - used to apply tension to a tape or chain during distance measurement.

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Created: 27 January 2000
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