Inside Of A Tape Measure

Any joe can measure something but it takes a true professional to use a tape measure to its fullest potential.

Inside of a tape measure.

The metal tip of your tape measure is exactly 1 16 thick. In this clip from the science channel s machines. Did you know there are a lot of different features on a standard tape measure. In this video i see what s inside a tape measure.

The etape16 digital tape measure is equipped with a large digital display to provide a range of convenient features. How they work the humble tape measure s engineering is revealed. This clever tool lets you measure the inside dimensions of cabinets drawers and more. Includes both standard and metric units.

Recent uploads https goo gl y1bfko how to. Features three memory saves. We also visit a factory in the united kingdom to see how the metal is cut painted printed and coiled. The metal end of your tape measure is lose and this is no accident.

Here are 5 secret features you didn t know about how to use a tape measure. Incidentally our own adam spafford covered the mysteries of tape measure markings in an article from earlier this year so for the sake of avoiding redundancy i ll leave that subject alone. An accurate tape measure is of course the most important kind of tape measure to have. Set the corner block at the back of the cabinet and slide out the tape until it reaches the opposite wall.

If you look closely at the first inch on your tape measure you ll notice it s short by 1 16. How long is the spring inside a measuring tape. What s inside a stanley powerlock tape measure. Offer the ability to measure both inside and outside dimensions.

This allows you to get accurate measurements whether you re measuring on the inside or outside edge of a surface. Using a tape measure follow these directions for how to use a tape measure effectively. That way when you take an inside measurement wall to wall for example the hook slides in the exact amount of the thickness of the hook. Includes a re zero function.

All of the rest is pretty much up to you as far size and lengths go. The correct dimension is then clearly marked by the edge of the corner block. The hook at the end of your tape is supposed to be a little loose in its rivets. To use a tape measure pull the tang out from the housing and hook it on the edge of the object to be measured.

In this video i see what s inside a tape measure.