Alvin & Co. SC00700 SCALEX MAP WHEEL

by Scalex

Product Features

• Requires two AAA batteries (included)
• Features 19 built-in scale factors, including all common map scales, and the ability to enter custom map scales
• Counter and adder buttons on probe tip count stops made or add fixed destination lengths while measuring
• Measure distances on maps in straight lines or curves
• Distance is displayed instantly

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 1 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001E0DTL2
• Item model number: SC00700
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,189 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Measure maps the fast, accurate with Scalex MapWheel. This is the perfect tool, specifically designed for quickly taking scale measurements from maps. Just select the built-in scale factor to match the map and roll the wheel of MapWheel. Whether in straight lines or along curves, just roll it along the route you want to measure and the distance is displayed instantly in miles, kilometers or nautical miles. Uses two AAA batteries (Included). Protective Case is sold separately.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tool, March 5, 2010

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J. Jankowski (Columbus, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This is the coolest tool. So far I have used it to find the shortest distance on my regular trips. Some of my travels are not direct main road routs and using the map wheel has cut up to 10 miles off some of my "back road" travels. Its even a fun "final word" when several people say they know the shortest rout. This tool can be set up to measure any distance on any map. I can also see it as a blue print reading tool - 1 inch equals 1 foot (mile)or any scaleing applacation. Its quick, easy and more versital than map quest. Jim

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product, extremely helpful, July 7, 2011

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Jose Fernandez - See all my reviews

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I'm a civil engineer and when I pull this item out of mi bag in a meeting in which I was trying to make a point over a blueprint to some colleges. The just had to give me the reason because was showed right there that the distances where wrong. That's how I saved my company of making a serious I probably very expensive mistake.

I don't give the fifth star because I had understood that there are other items like this one whit more helpful options. But without a doubt the price an utility of this item its great.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended, August 10, 2011

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parsc - See all my reviews

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This map wheel works quite well. We've used it on multiple maps and found it to be easily configurable for different map scales. Five stars would probably be accurate, but it's also easy to accidentally press the buttons on the back of the device. Also, the wheel size can be cumbersome on some maps - where small, tight turns are required. However, these cons are very slight and acceptable and all in all, I would definitely recommend this product. It's a good value for the money and quick and easy to use.