Why The Tip Of A Tape Measure Moves

[texasfloodthe]

I'm glad my tip isn't 1/16 of an inch.

[MemphisMower]

That explains why all my measurements are off, I thought the rivets were loose and super glued them.

[Monkeybizness]

It's why when we were working on aircraft in the Marine Corps we were trained to take our measurements from the 1 inch mark for accuracy. Took a second to remember to subtract an inch from the number every time but once you get into the practice it sticks...

[travishamilton]

I always thought it was just a design flaw but that actually makes a lot of sense. That's a good pro tip for the day. Thanks man!

[tamirerez]

The kind of videos I love.
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Informative, clear, humble, no big words (This video will shock you!!!, It will blow your mind!!!) no noisy music.👍❤️

[mooncakes]

Thank you!!! Always wanted to know but couldn't figure it out until I stumbled upon your video. 🥰

[mikehunt-zxtr]

Something you don't have to think about but it's good to know

[st]

I knew this, but your explanation was so much better than what I was told!

[michaelmikhailevich]

Thank you. Genuinely. I always wondered about that 😂

[Arcenia]

I’ll take that tip!
Thanks for sharing!!

[DefendFinland]

I remember in my school some 'genius' students cut the end, because they think it was not accurate because of that moving part. 🤦‍♂️

[catchingwildmeats]

It compensates for the thickness of the tip. It’s amazing how difficult this is for people to grasp

[skindiver]

FFS I have thrown away 78 tape measures trying to find one that didn’t do that

[OldHickory]

Thank you for being the 1, 347th tradesman on YouTube to enlighten everyone with this information

[johnbelwell]

For accurate measurements i always count at +10cm on metric

[mrdan]

Good to know. I always thought the tape measure was poorly made. lol

[niccovisconti]

Naw. But I have wondered how many people have wondered why it's loose.

[christopherneill]

It damages inside the holes over time through rough retraction and false the readings results. Take care

[alphatate]

A genuine genius bit of engineering adopted by all tape measure manufacturers

[doyugen]

When you dont take it into account and all of a sudden you're wondering how your blade got thicker