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Every TAPE MEASURE Basic Explained...In Just 13 Minutes! (Measuring Tape Pro TIPS, TRICKS + ADVICE!)

There is no tool more useful than the TAPE MEASURE or MEASURING TAPE! They are your eyes on the job site, and you should always have one close at hand. Check out this video from The Honest Carpenter to see EVERY tape measure basic explained...in just 13 minutes!

I personally like to use Stanley Powerlock 25' Tape Measures. They're durable, affordable, and a lot of pros use them in the field.

01:13 - Understanding The Tape
03:54 - Handling The Tape

Tips and Tricks from the Video Include:
How to understand the tape measure.
How to draw the tape effectively and use it
How to read the tape accurately.
How to measure into a corner.
How to use a measuring tape over long distances.
How to lay out marks more easily with your tape measure.
How to draw circles with the tape measure.
How to lay out marks with the tape measure tab.

Thanks for watching!
The Honest Carpenter

[TheHonestCarpenter]

I wanted to make a video that would be the only TAPE MEASURE video a newcomer would ever need. I hope this one helps. Let me know how I did!

[nerknerk]

Wow! I almost didn't click on this one. That was the fastest 13 minutes. Lots of good information. Thanks!

[caroldragon]

Something my dad showed me many years ago (i'm 82 yrs old) about measuring into an inside corner. He said to put a square cut piece of masking tape, sticky side up, up against the corner. use the measuring tape as usual.. The tape will stick to the measuring tape. Then press it on the rest of the way. The edge of the duct tape will then show the exact measurement into the corner, and easily peels off when you are done.

[blainehankins]

Absolutely agree about the Stanley Powerlock 25'. I bought my first one in 1972. Probably owned a hundred or more over time. Tried many other brands but kept coming back. In fact, I probably have three or four right now and I've been retired for 15yrs! They are the best!
It may be the object I have held in my hands more than any other single object in my lifetime.

[thedillpickle]

As an electrician I carried a 12'er as that measured almost everything I needed. But I wore carpenter jeans for the pocket to carry my folding stick ruler. Measuring inside live boxes and raceways was less eventful with a fiberglass stick. 😉 I also used a wind up 150'er to measure wire runs from the breaker to box.

Different jobs, different tools. Thanks for all your videos!

[mercoid]

I was recently cleaning out my garage and found a basically brand new condition Stanley 16’ tape measure which was packed away over 35 years ago. Comparing it to my current 25’ foot Stanley tape measure, it is ASTONISHING the difference in quality, construction and operation between the two. The old one is unbelievably better in every way.

[MrCmcag]

I just turned 60 an only now decided to pick up the hobby. I was a flooring guy for years but still learned lots from this. Thanks!

[Bob-vblc]

Spot on Ethan. You broke down the basics very well. I've been using a tape for decades and do these things naturally. But you brought up things that come with experience. Great video Sir

[ifiwooddesigns]

Good for beginners. I think two points for more advanced users are adding the length of the tape measure housing itself inside tight areas like a box. Other advise to avoid the crooked tape measurement is to measure up to an easy number, then reading from other side and add known number to total. Keep up the great work!

[frederickwagner]

I've never seen someone explain so well how to use the numbers on a tape measure. Good job to you!

[jessedover]

I've been buying & using STANLEY 25' for 30+ years.
Its the best out there.

[DemPilafian]

I recently bought a few metric tape measures and switched over to using metric for all my home projects. Millimeters are awesome. It's probably just random luck, but the *mm is the freakin' perfect size* for home projects. It's the smallest length you can reliably measure quickly (without special tools and extra lighting). Metric literally requires less effort to remember your measurements and helps you quickly cut accurately.

[DaniellaBrazeau-bo]

Out of all the videos I watched to not only understand but also use a tape measure and read the measurements correctly, this was the most comprehensive and straightforward explanation. It all made more sense. I now see why it takes practice, the more measurements I take the easier it'll get. Thank you for simplifying it and make it easier to understand.

[cathy-k]

It’s great to see how a pro uses tape measures! I’ve used tape measures in our print shop for years and still picked up a couple of tips. We have the Komelon 12’ tape measures scattered all over our shop. When the boss has purchased other brands or lengths, no one uses them - they’re great for smaller fabrication and packaging applications. They are lightweight, and quite durable, and the bright yellow case makes them easy to find. Thanks for the great video!

[cindieagle]

I respect your wisdom and wanted to check my knowledge; i grew up in my dad’s glass shop at 7-10. Happy to know handling a tape is second nature to me and has enriched my life by allowing me to take on challenges with minimal errors. Im 61 now but grew as a single parent in confidence of my capabilities because my kids called me “MomGyver”. Thank you for your videos they are helpful to me as I need to stay teachable.

[rayu]

This is a great video, an excellent primer for people that teaches a lot of what people would usually put down to practice and experience, no gimmicks or once in a blue moon things to confuse people. Really great

[mxprince]

Great video! I’ve been in the plumbing trades for 30+ years and watching the sheet rockers whip that tape around throwing out numbers to a guy on the ground with angles and holes for piping ect is pretty cool.
Great video you can always learn a few new things!

[dangallagher]

i always felt stupid using a tape measure at times.. you just clarified a lot.. i’ll have some things to practice.. saving this video.. thank you!

[Carnivore]

The BEST video ever! I am 65 ur old female working on home projects and always got confused...lol. this made my cuts so much more accurate!!!! Ty ❤

[houseofnambili]

Thank you SO much for this! I've been using my tape measure for years and still learned something useful!