mgbinspect Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 OMG, I thought I was the only one on the planet that remembered the banana man with his train loaded down with bananas... pulling bananas out of everywhere with a, "Wowwwwwwwwww!!!!" Lol.. What a great memory... John, OK, if there's ever a home inspector's tool shootout, I'm picking you for my team - lookin' like the terminator and all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Saunders Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 The only use I ever have for a tape measure is to lend it to the client to keep them busy. What do you need to measure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 boot's that don't require shining. Bet that get's Mike O pissed.Won't piss me off. When I returned from ODS I brought my desert issue non-polish boots with me and would only not wear them when specifically prohibited from doing so. I loved those things. Hell, after 16 years of spit shining jump boots who wouldn't? Believe it or not, I've still got them around here someplace but the jump boots went into the dumpster a looooonnnggg time ago. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 The only use I ever have for a tape measure is to lend it to the client to keep them busy. What do you need to measure? I use a tape measure occasionally to measure the diameter of HVAC flexible air return ducts. They are often undersized. I might also measure the dimensions of floor, ceiling or roof deck openings when inspecting the framing, the distance between window sills and the floor or the window dimensions themselves. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 For 25 years, we've made it a point to try to look like professional building consultants, not Schneider. Fetch the tools as you need 'em. Click to Enlarge 12.4�KB Yeah but tool belt or no, I bet you really impress the clients with those bell bottoms[] Tom Since I've added 3 inches to my waist since the '70s, the old bells won't fit anymore. I still have the same cheesy mustache though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 The only use I ever have for a tape measure is to lend it to the client to keep them busy. What do you need to measure? I have a folding 18" ruler in my clipboard for most things (tread depth, risers, etc.). My knee (a perfect 4" sphere) is fine for measuring spindle spacing. Ceiling fan height is an easy call without a tape measure. I'll bring a tape measure upstairs if the bedroom EE&RO sizes look like they're going to be a close call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Russell Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I don't wear a tie...I feel the client is expecting me to explore every nook and cranny of the house, so they expect me to get at least a little dirty. I wear a Duluth Trading FOM button down shirt in steel blue with a pair of Carharrt six-pocket cargo pants. I have my shirts embroidered with my logo and my InterNACHI patch sewn on the sleeve. The shirt has a left and right chest pocket, a cell phone pocket above the chest pocket, and pencil slots on both sleeves. I use an Occidental Leather tool pouch with my flashlight, a mini maglite, a torpedo level, a moisture meter, a microwave test bar, an IR thermometer, Suretest recdeptacle tester, non-contact voltage tester, two lead test probe, compass, Ridgid 12V mini driver with various bits, a clean rag, a marble, a yellow and red lumber crayon, and another minimag flashlight. The rest of my stuff is in the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 The only use I ever have for a tape measure is to lend it to the client to keep them busy. What do you need to measure? Might need to measure things like, joist span beam spam insulation depth differential riser heights baluster spacing landing depths at doors chimney width with regard to cricket reqirement on and on and on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 The only use I ever have for a tape measure is to lend it to the client to keep them busy. What do you need to measure? Yesterday I used one to prove that the toilets in a newer construction house were both 14.25- 14.5" from the tub/ shower units. I'm usually good at eyeing things or using body parts (no-- not that one) to take measurements, but will take a picture with the tape measure in it to jog my memory during report writing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 No one has yet mentioned one of the most useful (and inexpensive) tools I carry. Click to Enlarge 6.44 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Good point Garet. I used to carry a small one with a telescoping handle mostly for reading condenser nameplates that are just inches from an exterior wall. Now that you mention it, I need to get another one. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I never carry a tool belt, I have an assistant for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Oh, I wouldn't want that. I'd never get the job done, 'job' being the inspection. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Lewis Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Now that you mention it, I need to get another one.Marc Marc, I think you that big mirror to keep that tie straight. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 If I can get a big ole hand mirror there, I can usually get my camera there too! Then I can look at it on the big screen. - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 If I can get a big ole hand mirror there, I can usually get my camera there too! Then I can look at it on the big screen. Wow! Your camera focuses that close? Make and model? Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 No one has yet mentioned one of the most useful (and inexpensive) tools I carry. Click to Enlarge 6.44 KB Yes indeed! Been carrying one for years and there's no end to their usefulness, whether it's looking up into fireplace throats and dampers with ease wihtout getting an eyeful of soot, spying difficult attics and eave spaces or seeing around dormer corners. It's a nice thing to have along. [:-thumbu] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Oh, I wouldn't want that. I'd never get the job done, 'job' being the inspection. Marc It is a great argument for always having a sidejob around though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I never carry a tool belt, I have an assistant for that. Who's that, your grandaughter? - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Marc, I just posted this link the other day. It takes good close up pictures as long as the flash is off. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/FUJIFILM+-+ ... 8062133321 Here's a picture of a gas fireplace data plate taken from about 4" away: Click to Enlarge 58.39 KB And I use my camera instead of my mirrors most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I never carry a tool belt, I have an assistant for that. Who's that, your grandaughter? - Jim Katen, Oregon That really stung..... [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 The Panasonic 1030SW focuses down to about an inch and has a nice LED for Super Macro. Close up is its only forte' though, it's underwhelming in every other aspect. Actually, that's not true. It's waterproof too; I love washing it off after a crawl space and watching my client's face. Click to Enlarge 39.25 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Sony Cybershot in Macro Mode. It also works good to slide into those filter slots and get a shot of fuzzy coils that need cleaning. Click to Enlarge 51.23 KB - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Are you guys manually adjusting your camera to macro mode to take close- ups? I like the option to just point and shoot without adjusting modes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Maxwell Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 My cheap Samsung is one click into macro, one click out. If I don't use the macro it will always be blurry on the closeups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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