In the late 90s, computers had arrived in offices, including ours. One computer monitor [tube type] had a narrow door for operating its controls. It swung open on two slender pivots. After some wear and tear, this fibre door had come off. It was like a ruler. So I thought of making use of it as a ruler. A computer part came packed with something later. I was looking through some boxes. There was an unusual object, orange coloured with nice smooth edges. The boxes were kept for disposal. A 100 Watt bulb lighted up in the mind. I picked it up.
I had somewhere, probably in some engineer's office, seen a gripping handle for a scale. What a beautiful idea I had thought, so much easier to lift and move the flat object from paper. This orange coloured object perfectly suited as a handle for the scale. I stuck it to the fibre scale using strong adhesive [Araldite].
This also serves me as a tearing blade as one edge had a slight taper, much to my liking. This enables me to press-hold the paper and tear the other portion neatly. I clearly marked the ruler in inches which is very handy. It is 10.5 inches.
Just for kicks, I wrote my name in dots in the groovy pattern on the other side of the scale. This can also be displayed, the new 'grip handle' serves as a stand! I did this part just by instinct and with no real purpose as I do not display the name!
This is yet another of my satisfying little projects. I still use it while it also serves as a paper weight.
This is yet another of my satisfying little projects. I still use it while it also serves as a paper weight.
This special scale has become an indispensable tool on my work desk and one of my favourites.
I love it! Love it, love it. I need one of those! That glue must be mighty strong. I wish I knew what the equivalent of that glue would be here in the US! Putting your name on the back of it? Another stroke of genius for sure!
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