Few Know These 3 Features on Measuring Tapes

A tape measure is the heart of every project. Use it incorrectly and your project or materials can be ruined. Lean 5 of the best hidden features about the tape measure you already own & what it can really do!

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[SilverCymbal]

What's your favorite tape measure trick?

[AfflictionAce]

Measuring 10” back from a corner and then measuring from the opposite corner to the mark and adding 10”. Instead of trying to bend the tape into a corner.

[keysonthego]

Seen so many tape measure tricks in YouTube but yours is lovely bec it's aimed at simple home owners like me who aren't DIY savvy, so thank you sir.

[jonathandevries]

you didn't mention my favorite use: getting tools that you left just out of reach so you dont need to stand up again....second favorite: pointer

[Equinox]

Another hidden feature not many know about is a tiny hole near the top of your cell phone where you can put it next to your ear instead of having the conversation on speaker.

[sacred_g]

5:04 You are correct, however, you'd be surprised how many people immediately ask "How do I do fractions on my calculator?" and also say "The tape measure doesn't have a fraction at every tick!" It's almost like America doesn't have shop class anymore or something...

[omar_padilla]

Wow!!!! I use a tape measurer every day thank you for the tips!!!

[budm]

Nice precise measurement, "just under 18 inches".
I suppose there are many that need to be shown these tips, as you have a huge amount of subs and many here are thankful for this video, so good job!
It's just that I have been using tape measures ever since my Dad showed me these things over 60 years ago. I'm very fortunate to have been educated at a very young age about so many DIY subjects.

[larryking]

Great tips.did not know most of them. Thanx

[dlslw]

No one ever uses that last tip because there is no clear way to read the tape when using that method. If there was some sort of built in marker on casing to show where to read the tape, more people would use that method. Also, making the casing an exact width would also help people use that method more often (ie, 1", 2", or 3" widths).

[.Flyn.]

I really can’t thank you enough for all of your great advice and your videos they are so interesting and they are very helpful thank you!!

[simon]

Cool, 67 and I learned something new! 🤙

[digitalghost]

1:35 measurement is a 1/16 off than previous 1/8 “😮

[georgejr.]

Love your videos. This one was short and spot on. Thank you!

[jefff]

Another very helpful video.
Thanks for taking the time to explain this. 👍
My favorite is the inside measurement tip.

[chadrector]

I'm embarrassed to say I use a tape frequently and didn't know a couple of these!! Thanks for always producing solid content!

[rhagenaar]

It was actually informative

Such a simple yet clever tool

[FREEDOOOOM]

Great info. Well done. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[JeepinMaxx]

Thanks for the video - I happened to have a Stanely on my desk and found myself following along point by point with it watching your video!

[yougetagoldstar]

Thank you. I had no idea that the length of the tape measure was printed on the object. I had always done that bend/eyeball estimate for inside measurementa.