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Originally Posted by loyal
If the plywood on a bumper measures 7-7/8" lets say, then when you add on the fabric and noodles, if the bumper now measures 8" would an inspector accept this as a legal bumper? Or think about discrepancies in measuring devices like a tape measure as apposed to a machinist rule. Just asking how exacting will a inspector be? I realize that 7-3/4" is totally to short but where would an inspector draw the line? an 1/8", a 1/16", a 1/32"? zero tolerance? Just asking  |
If both the frame behind the bumper segment and the plywood part of the bumper are 8" or more, they pass. If they're shorter than 8" I tell them to fix the problem, but if they're within 1/4" or so and haven't figured out that they can ask for the LRI to take a look I'd remind them. If they're a rookie team AND if it's going to be really hard to add the distance I'd be inclined to give them a bit of a break, and would recommend that to the LRI.
And I'm quite happy with the accuracy of my Stanley tape measure, thanks.
