Rope and rigging measuring gauge

[chrisings]

Hi folks,
Years ago, like 25 or more, I purchased a handy little item from Davis Instruments at a boat show. It was a plastic "card" with incremented cutouts, to quickly measure rope and wire diameter. It's a simple item that worked really well. Unfortunately last year time took it's toll and I tossed it out thinking I could just buy a new one from Davis. Well........ now I can't find one anywhere. Do any of you fine seafaring men and women know where I might find one or any advice on how you measure rope and, more particularly, wire diameter?

Thanks,

 

[jwing]

I use an inexpensive Vernier Caliper. It reads inches and millimeters.

 

[chrisings]

I use an inexpensive Vernier Caliper. It reads inches and millimeters.

Great solution, thanks! I just ordered one of those little plastic calipers on amazon. Sure would like to find one of those cards again though. It was really handy.

 

[Cest La Vie]

Try zarcom.com Site. I know John was handing out those plastic card-type line/cabling measuring cards at several boat shows.

 

[woodster]

go to fastenal and get one of their plastic bolt measuring gauges ...its in metric and american standard....
https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/63151

 

[dlochner]

Try this: http://www.apsltd.com/loos-cable-diameter-gauge.html

 

[Gunni]

I keep a compact brass jeweler's vernier gauge in my chart table for this purpose and it sees a lot of use not only for ropes, but for bolts, pins, etc. Fits in you pocket for portability. And it measures inside diameters as well. I like the brass, it looks suitably salty, and the price pleases my inner Scotsman.
http://www.amazon.com/Jewelers-Solid-Brass-Vernier-Caliper/dp/B001RYA1NY

 

[Johnniegee]

Harbor Freight has a plastic caliper for 3 bucks