Tapes Measure features you might not know.

[Jethro]

I actually knew that already. I have had some guys in the shop that would hit the brad with a hammer so it wouldn't move, and then it would give them trouble. Of course you have to be working at a +/- 1/16" level before it matters anyways.

[BBReezen]

I had to explain this to an employee last week when he asked for a new tape because "the end of his was worn and moved back/forth"

I had a helper in our fab shop that he was always throwing a fit because every tape he bought was a pos and he couldn't ever find one that want one of those "push and pull" tape measures. Took me forever to get his mind wrapped around why it did that and that it was designed that way on purpose.

[DesertDug]

Nothing new for me but I make precise measurements for a living, if you really want to get blown away look at what all a speed square or a framing square is good for.

Yep.

[BBReezen]

The serration for scribing a line was new information for me. Thank you for sharing.

Me too, always saw it but never put thought into it as why

[jkranchrstexas]

Good info. Thanks for posting.

[Greyman]

One other feature the lady didn't point out is the slot in the end that you hook to a screw or nail you can set your pencil at any given measurement and draw a perfect circle providing you keep writing instrument in place.

[bowtecmike]

anyone of you experts know what the black diamonds are used for? the measurement is like 19 5/16" if i remember, i have asked hundreds of folks

[Stuck]

anyone of you experts know what the black diamonds are used for? the measurement is like 19 5/16" if i remember, i have asked hundreds of folks

Not really used anymore, track builders (years ago) used to use it as a center mark. It would save I believe 1 stud per 8' center. Just a way to save money/material.

[Atfulldraw]

Not really used anymore, track builders (years ago) used to use it as a center mark. It would save I believe 1 stud per 8' center. Just a way to save money/material.

This is correct.

Mobile homes and others where cost saving is primary.....and you are building walls in 8' sections.

[Juice]

Thanks for posting