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Tape measures MEASURE, right? That’s what they are for!
But the better ones are useful for MUCH more than measuring, if you know how to use them.
DID YOU KNOW that you can use a (good quality) tape measure for…
(1) For drawing straight lines, without a metal straight edge. Watch the video: It’s the first tip.
(2) As a calculator for subtracting one length from another. If you can subtract 1′-9/16″ from 4′-3/8″ in your head, you are a smarter person than we are. In this video, Rob shows you how to do complicated subtractions like this – in 10 seconds – using a good tape measure. Watch the video.
(3) As a note pad for marking down measurements. Watch the video for an explanation.
(4) For placing Engineered Wood floor joists at 19’-3/16″ cen-tres - for 5 joists in an 8’ section. Yes, those diamonds that you see on good quality tapes are spaced at 19’-3/16” centres. Doing the math yourself would be really hard. Cool, huh?
YOU COULD WIN A $100 GAS CARD
To enter, send us a photo of you holding your oldest tape meas-ure and you could win a $100 gas card if we determine that yours is the oldest tape measure submitted.
Tell us the year you think your tape was probably manufactured (approx) and also a close up of the tape (as a second photo). Please email your two photos and explanation to Steve Payne, editor, at spayne@canadiancontractor.ca.
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