Tailor's Tape Measure Replacement Case

This is a replacement case for a tailor's tape measure! It's manually wound up, and is a multi-piece assembly that is friction fit.

Print Settings

• PLA+ was used
• Walls: 8 walls
• Layer Height: 0.12mm
• Turn on ironing!
• Randomize Z-seam position

Print all parts with the respective “openings” face up. You don't want any under-hangs that could sag in the inner container part of the assembly for the smoothest operation.

You can see a video demo with a previous iteration here.

Assembly Instructions

Preparation

Check for any wisps, debris, or defects on the wall surfaces of your print! Any nicks or irregularities in uniformity can obstruct the case from moving smoothly or end up binding. You may test the smoothness beforehand by placing the tape holder into the bottom half of the case and making sure it spins smoothly.

Tape Holder

1. Insert the unwound tape through the socket on the holder.
2. Secure the end of the tape with some masking or office tape.
3. Wind up and wrap the tape into itself by hand.
4. Don't let go!

Case and Dial

1. Place the wound up tape into the bottom case, ensuring the
2. Gently loosen the tail of the tape through the half-opening in the bottom case
3. Avoid letting the tape become unwound and losing tension for this- let go of the tape, and place the top case on the assembly, aligning the top case with the bottom's grooves and openings.
4. Close the two halves together with the tape holder inside.
5. Insert the dial into the tape holder, and test operation.

You can test by gently pulling the tape out, and winding the tape back in with the dial, checking for any binding or snags.

Enjoy!