Hand Held Project Calculator
Not only does it work as a standard calculator, but I can also calculate the amount of material I need in all these materials: Bricks & Blocks, Drywall, Gravel, Lumber, Paint, Roof Shingles, Studs, Tile, & Wallpaper. It helps me find the diagonal, so I can make sure an area is perfectly square. You can figure how many square feet a gallon of paint will cover. You can figure in feet, inches, fractions, decimal feet, decimal inches, fractions, yards, meters, as well as square and cubic formats.
I use it mostly to figure how much dirt or gravel I need for a job. It only takes me a few seconds to punch in the numbers and get an accurate estimate.
A watch battery that lasts a long time powers this calculator. The screen is large and easy to read and it has a hinged cover that keeps the dust and dirt out and also helps protect it from damage on the job site.
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Project Calculator model # 8510 Made By:
Calculated Industries Purchased at: Home Depot Price: $25 Category: Office / Calculators Published: March 11, 2008 13:00
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Gender: Male
Age: 50
Education Level: high_school
Country: United States
Industry: construction
Position: co-owner
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Wow, my husband would love one of these for the job. I didn't know they made them specifically for contractors. Thanks for your insight!
I agree this is a big help on figuring jobs. A lot less work than trying to do it with a regular calculator.
I have never heard of a calculator doing this. This is such a great idea. Not only does it help with time but I am guessing it can save money too. Thanks for the great information.
Sounds like an invaluable tool for you :0) And the cover is a nice touch especially since you're around a lot of dirt at your job I'm sure.
I've never heard of a calculator that provides these estimates, what a cool concept! We could use one for the few home improvements we do each year, and at a reasonable price too! I'll have to have hubby check them out next time he's at Home Depot.
What a useful sounding calculator! I love that it has a cover to protect the calculator. I would imagine that the cover would be great so that the calculator won't be turned on accidentally if thrown in a toolbox or in a pocket.
How great that so many of those contractor-type calculations are built in!