I’ve gotten really good at getting accurate “inside measurements” by eye-balling the bend in the tape. But that’s only because I didn’t know what Leah just taught me. I stumbled across this channel just days ago. Leah is very knowledgeable and a great teacher of the trade. I’ve subscribed.
My dad's a carpenter, I took construction classes in school, and have done several diy projects on my own. I didn't expect to learn anything new, but I did! That last one blew my mind! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I can't wait to watch more of your videos!
The love, emphasis and emotion you put into measure tricks is amazing. I'd say you should consider voicing a movie or something like that. Pretty cool stuff Jane!
+Chris Peterson Me either....and I work on new construction where i dread measuring for this reason alone. I went so far as to buy a laser tape for those situations alone.
I just want to say before I started watching your series I was not confident but your words “I can do this” has changed everything. Even if I do it wrong I’ll start again because I tell myself, you CAN do this! Thanks Leah for your positivity 🤗
This…right here. All night long. Tools, materials, hardware, fasteners and knowledge are not enough to craft a successful project. You have to have confidence and that’s what a great teacher like Leah gives all of us. We earn confidence through both successes and failures and remembering that even pros like Leah had to learn all of these skills and gain confidence in her abilities.
Oh my goodness! The inside measure! I feel like this is life changing! I've only been a subscriber to the channel for a year, this was a recommended video. I'm so glad I watched it!
I have been using a measuring tape forever and never knew any of that information. Leah, I LOVE YOU!!!! You are so clear when explaining and I love that you don't waste time with jibber jabber!!!! You now have one loyal follower!!!
Leah, thank you for sharing a lifetime of gained knowledge. I never had shop in school and there was no one to teach me. Thanks to your patient way of explaining, you’re showing me (As you always say) that I really can do it!
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans th-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
You have just refreshed my memory on these features that my dearly departed father showed me many many years ago.He always,just like you,explained things in a calm and interesting fashion.
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TheBambislayer not necessary. I have a buddy who is a bad mamajama at framing, decks, and wood working but I guarantee he doesn't know this stuff. He also doesn't know how to read a measuring tape, but he makes his marks accurate still
This is mostly useless trivia that you didn't need to know. I've got tape measures that have a smooth edge on the tab. You probably did know that you can use all sorts of things to make a mark, including the corner of a smooth tab, but what kind of crappy worker would you be if you didn't have a pencil handy when you're marking a length on something? And you hardly need that slot to hook the end of the tape over a nail or screw. There's usually something else to hook it over, and you can also push it against a nail to take an inside measure, too. And I'd imagine everybody who didn't realize that the first inch was marked 1/16th short has been getting accurate measurements anyway by just measuring. As for adding the length of the body of the tape measure, that's just stupid. Its fairly simple when it's 3" but I've had tapes that are 2 3/4 or 3 1/4", as well as ones that aren't marked at all. Regardless of what tape measure you've got it's easier to make a mark at 10, 20, or 30" and then measure to that. Even more so when you're measuring from something that's much below to something above eye level. I actually do math just for fun sometimes, but if the length I'm reading might be something like 49 11/16ths I'd much rather add a multiple of 10 instead of 3, or worse yet 2 3/4 or 3 1/4.
"Reviews4U" don't mind him. He does alot of talking when he even gave the wrong info to the person above and someone corrected him. But he had nothing to say after that.
Always Armed88 Listen idiot. The hole or slot in tape measures is there to make curves and circles. Do you imbeciles actually read the instructions that come with them. As to how to get the most use out of one? I'm assuming form the replies you morons can't read. I'm thinking you and me are the only sane ones here.
Claude Rains are you insane!? I was telling YOU to not mind/pay any attention to the Orlando guy that is trying to give people info that is incorrect. If you still call me that after I explained what the comment I wrote was meaning...
I love it when people are passionate about things. You can just hear the joy in her voice when she explains the hook is exactly 1/16" to offset the space.
+Orlando Pockets when you hook the tape to something and pull the blade tight the slots allow the hook to move out,compensating for the width of the hook.Push hook into a wall and the hook slides in,once again compensating for the width of the hook giving you an accurate measurement.
Orlando Pockets I'm not a rook. I've worked construction for most of my life. How will it not be accurate? The outside of the scribed mark will be perfectly measured.
He is right and you are wrong orlando. Eater way the metal end or the gap works to compensate for the 1/16th of an inch. Pushed in its the metal ens works as the rest of the tape measure. When hooked on an edge or something you can't use the metal edge, so it spaces 1/16th of an inch making up for the rest of the tape measure. I have no idea how you can get it messed up. Like I said I've worked construction for years and have used most of these tricks. I am able to piece stuff together to make it look like it's never been cut using these tricks. So go somewhere else with your know it all, trolling self
Leah,I saw you in several episodes of a television program featuring restoration projects. I have to say that you are one of the most knowledgeable artisans I have ever seen and as your bio tells us, you have taught classes in trade school and it is obvious why, you are an expert communicator as well as an expert in several different trades. I really appreciate this you tube channel and above all really appreciate you for your skills and your ability to communicate those skills to laypeople. Thank you!!
Fred West - Essential Craftsman (another great channel) explains this. It moves back and forth so it will give the same measurements when pulling on it or pushing against a surface. That small amount of play is equal to the length of the metal tongue.
Fred West. Me Too! I always thought I had crappy tape measures. And now I know if i Push the tape measure against an inside thing, I will be off by a 1/16"......
Patrick, you missed the point. If you PUSH against something, you will still get an accurate reading because the first inch is 1/16 short, but the hook itself is 1/16th. However, if you take an OUTSIDE measurement, the hook will be out of the way, so the tape will expand that extra 1/16th to give you the exact measurement.
@@KingOfErehwon Thank you friend. I'm doing a lot of carpentry now, and was worried about the push-pull of my cheapy Harbor Freight tape measure. I'll take a closer look :-)
OH WOW!!! Leah, honey! I've been an artist for nearly 30 YEARS using tape measures in my mixed media work and I did NOT know about those features on the tape measure you told us about in this video. I am SHOCKED!!! I just tripped over one of your videos at 6am this morning and it's now nearly 7:30 and I am STILL binge-watching ALL of your videos. YOU'RE GREAT!!! A FANTASTIC DISCOVERY!!! I have gratefully subscribed and look forward to your new videos. ThAANK YOU!!! Steph from Dundas, Ontario (near Toronto) It's truly wonderful to be guided by another woman. Keep it up! Blessings...Steph
Uhhh boy....didn't realize the 3 inches on the tape measure was for that purpose..did construction for a few years and never picked up that trick...wish we had you on the jobsite....you do a great job explaining things for the novice and the experienced..
Here's some perspective. I am in Australia, been DIY home renovating for 20 years, I have watched two of your videos this afternoon and you have shown me several new tricks already. It is not only the fact that you share your knowledge, but it is the skill you have in breaking it all down to simple terms to teach people from all different learning styles. Thank you and I will be watching all of your other videos to pick up more tips.
Great info, Jane. I am a longtime woodworker, but even I did not know about the serrated edge being used as a scribe ! I'm betting most layman users learn a LOT from this video. Thanks.
Wow, I never thought about why it was designed that way! Very informative video, and I love the way you talk. Very friendly and keeps my attention. Thank you! :)
I see many videos for how to. The demonstrations provided by Jane Drill are always top notch. In simple terms and she walks you through, and she provides important details generally not accounted for by the others. VERY THOUGHTFUL. I wish Jane was my neighbor..ha!.......mostly because she's so nice. Thank you Jane
the loose hook one blew my mind when i saw this video 3 years ago and it still amazes me every time i use a tape measure. its just such an elegant design
I wish she would make a video on how to properly give instructions clearly and easy to understand. She is a joy to listen to compared to just about every other youtuber out there. Straight to the point with no fluff and stuff. Just the facts, clear and concise.
I've gotten useful advice each and every time I got to see your tutorial while searching tips for complex and simple projects. Thanks for your time and clear explanation of how's and why's!
+seejanedrill hey dude, thanks for the tips, great video, i put a screw in the diagonal corners of my tv to measure it, i know the size of that tv now but it's no longer working, is my tv allergic to measure tapes or something?
You missed on feature of the tape measure. That little notch on the end that you hook onto a nail can also be used to create perfect circles. So basically it turns the tape measure into a compass.
Damn! Now that's some seriously great info, NONE of which I knew before watching this video!! And I'm a guy who has been getting his hands dirty for decades! Thank you!
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Wow, who knew that so much design went into the humble tape measure! I knew about scribing, but the other 'tricks' were completely alien to me. I've always thought that movement at the tape's rivets was a manufacturing fault(!) Great vid
I use your videos most of the time for my home improvements. You explain these tips/tricks much better than most of the guys do! I recommend you a lot! Keep them coming! Thanks!
Thanks Leah. Watching your videos has helped me say I can do this. I'm learning more from the things you teach. Home improvement can be kind of scary if you don't know what you're doing, but now I have more confidence the more I watch your videos.
benserv02 Yes , it is so refreshing these days to hear people appreciate the little nice interesting things in life . I get so sick of all the modern day narcissistic self absorbed , attention seeking ,selfish people They have no love of anything of practical interest except their own image , alcohol abuse , drug taking, and promiscuous behaviour. What has happened to Western society? In countries like Japan , there still remains a certain moral innocence and love of simple pleasures amongst most people. Big John
Thanks, Leah! I needed this 40+ years ago when I was learning this stuff. Hopefully your younger viewers will take advantage and listen to the wisdom of experience & not have to learn the hard way. Now, where's my board stretcher... ?
Finally! All those questions I had about tape measures answered. It’s critical to know some of these things in order to make sure your numbers are accurate. Thanks to Leah!!!!
Here's a tip, when you're on a construction sight everyone should line up their tapes to make sure they're all the same. Tips get bent and it will throw you off from everyone else.
I’ll be honest, I have tried to “bend” the tape for the inside measurement. Going back and forth between the bend shot, and the actual measurement, I would have been way off. Thank you.
lya I love your videos. I like that they are not overly edited and I love that on home repair videos. It makes me feel more empowered to go my own work.
So I have to go look at ALL of my tape measures to find out all of them my whole life has these features and here I am thinking how come no one told me these sooner, like 20 years ago
@@free_spirit_rising I was just bending my tape measure today and wondering how accurate it really was. Off to use the new trick I learned. Thanks Leah.
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Some teachers teach to shame you, Leah teaches to make you feel glad you learnt something and happily come back for more.You are the best!
I’ve gotten really good at getting accurate “inside measurements” by eye-balling the bend in the tape. But that’s only because I didn’t know what Leah just taught me. I stumbled across this channel just days ago. Leah is very knowledgeable and a great teacher of the trade. I’ve subscribed.
Maybe the camera distorted it but eyeballing the bend in the video doesn't look anything close to the measurement she got at the end.
I do that too. But I measure once and cut twice. 😉
@@adrilesno one talking bout that i saw it to so witch one is right 🤔
My dad's a carpenter, I took construction classes in school, and have done several diy projects on my own. I didn't expect to learn anything new, but I did! That last one blew my mind! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I can't wait to watch more of your videos!
The love, emphasis and emotion you put into measure tricks is amazing. I'd say you should consider voicing a movie or something like that. Pretty cool stuff Jane!
I know, her voice is lovely. She's very easy to listen to.
I went to school for woodworking and Residential Construction and I do NOT recall ever learning such simple tricks! Wow! Back to school! Thank you!
:)
She Is Great!
I've been using tape measures for almost 30 years and I didn't know that last tip. thanks for the info!
+Chris Peterson You're welcome, Chris, glad you liked it!
+Chris Peterson Me either....and I work on new construction where i dread measuring for this reason alone. I went so far as to buy a laser tape for those situations alone.
+Chris Peterson Same. I do general construction and had never thought of that last tip.
+Chris Peterson Any body who didn't know these "TRICKS" has NO Business using a TAPE MEASURE! lol
What have all of you been using a tape measure for a door stop
I just want to say before I started watching your series I was not confident but your words “I can do this” has changed everything. Even if I do it wrong I’ll start again because I tell myself, you CAN do this! Thanks Leah for your positivity 🤗
This…right here. All night long. Tools, materials, hardware, fasteners and knowledge are not enough to craft a successful project. You have to have confidence and that’s what a great teacher like Leah gives all of us. We earn confidence through both successes and failures and remembering that even pros like Leah had to learn all of these skills and gain confidence in her abilities.
Jane always teaches this 75 year old new tricks - thanks Jane.
you're welcome, Gary!
@@seejanedrill can you give my channel a shoutout to promote it?
Oh my goodness! The inside measure! I feel like this is life changing! I've only been a subscriber to the channel for a year, this was a recommended video. I'm so glad I watched it!
Been using a tape measure for DECADES and I never knew this!
Same here!
😆
Haha..me neither.
I just introduced my wife to one of my favorite online teachers!! My wife's first comment "she's polite."
Shes lovely
Kind hearted reply, thanks
I have been using a measuring tape forever and never knew any of that information. Leah, I LOVE YOU!!!! You are so clear when explaining and I love that you don't waste time with jibber jabber!!!!
You now have one loyal follower!!!
Leah, thank you for sharing a lifetime of gained knowledge. I never had shop in school and there was no one to teach me.
Thanks to your patient way of
explaining, you’re showing me (As you always say)
that I really can do it!
Me: sitting here at my desk with a tape measure
Leah: im about to blow your mind
After watching the video advert i was still skeptical. But when i finally downloaded the plans th-cam.com/users/postUgkxZF0EMnrujZvqHhGkxiz559uIABJWR9TG i was very impressed. The whole plan was just as you said in the video. Thank you very much. I now have a large and valuable collection for my woodworks. This is great!
You have just refreshed my memory on these features that my dearly departed father showed me many many years ago.He always,just like you,explained things in a calm and interesting fashion.
I been working as a framer for 15 year and I have to tell you thank you , I didn't know about this,
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Then you need a new job.
I don't know what kind of framers you work for. These are all common knowledge where I come from....
TheBambislayer not necessary. I have a buddy who is a bad mamajama at framing, decks, and wood working but I guarantee he doesn't know this stuff. He also doesn't know how to read a measuring tape, but he makes his marks accurate still
This is mostly useless trivia that you didn't need to know. I've got tape measures that have a smooth edge on the tab. You probably did know that you can use all sorts of things to make a mark, including the corner of a smooth tab, but what kind of crappy worker would you be if you didn't have a pencil handy when you're marking a length on something? And you hardly need that slot to hook the end of the tape over a nail or screw. There's usually something else to hook it over, and you can also push it against a nail to take an inside measure, too. And I'd imagine everybody who didn't realize that the first inch was marked 1/16th short has been getting accurate measurements anyway by just measuring.
As for adding the length of the body of the tape measure, that's just stupid. Its fairly simple when it's 3" but I've had tapes that are 2 3/4 or 3 1/4", as well as ones that aren't marked at all. Regardless of what tape measure you've got it's easier to make a mark at 10, 20, or 30" and then measure to that. Even more so when you're measuring from something that's much below to something above eye level. I actually do math just for fun sometimes, but if the length I'm reading might be something like 49 11/16ths I'd much rather add a multiple of 10 instead of 3, or worse yet 2 3/4 or 3 1/4.
You can also use the slotted end to make accurate curves with nothing but a nail. As it serves for a quick protractor to make circles.
Orlando Pockets It centers on the shaft not the head.
+Orlando Pockets I'm thinking it would be the radius of the screw shaft.
"Reviews4U" don't mind him. He does alot of talking when he even gave the wrong info to the person above and someone corrected him. But he had nothing to say after that.
Always Armed88 Listen idiot. The hole or slot in tape measures is there to make curves and circles.
Do you imbeciles actually read the instructions that come with them. As to how to get the most use out of one? I'm assuming form the replies you morons can't read.
I'm thinking you and me are the only sane ones here.
Claude Rains are you insane!? I was telling YOU to not mind/pay any attention to the Orlando guy that is trying to give people info that is incorrect. If you still call me that after I explained what the comment I wrote was meaning...
I love it when people are passionate about things. You can just hear the joy in her voice when she explains the hook is exactly 1/16" to offset the space.
One of the best teachers I've run across
She is the best !
Leah - Blessings to you for sharing your depth and breadth of knowledge with others! You're a pleasure to listen too.
I had no idea you could scribe with the hook. Thanks for sharing, I leaned something new.
+Orlando Pockets when you hook the tape to something and pull the blade tight the slots allow the hook to move out,compensating for the width of the hook.Push hook into a wall and the hook slides in,once again compensating for the width of the hook giving you an accurate measurement.
+alecamal your correct. thanks for explaining that to him, because if no one did, I was going to haha
Orlando Pockets I'm not a rook. I've worked construction for most of my life. How will it not be accurate? The outside of the scribed mark will be perfectly measured.
He is right and you are wrong orlando. Eater way the metal end or the gap works to compensate for the 1/16th of an inch. Pushed in its the metal ens works as the rest of the tape measure. When hooked on an edge or something you can't use the metal edge, so it spaces 1/16th of an inch making up for the rest of the tape measure. I have no idea how you can get it messed up. Like I said I've worked construction for years and have used most of these tricks. I am able to piece stuff together to make it look like it's never been cut using these tricks. So go somewhere else with your know it all, trolling self
Anything to try to start a fight over the Internet you trolling keyword commando
This has to be one of the BEST channels that I have subscribed to.
Great info and straightforward presentation.
Thank you very much Leah!
Yes totally! Love this channel! ❤️
Leah,I saw you in several episodes of a television program featuring restoration projects. I have to say that you are one of the most knowledgeable artisans I have ever seen and as your bio tells us, you have taught classes in trade school and it is obvious why, you are an expert communicator as well as an expert in several different trades. I really appreciate this you tube channel and above all really appreciate you for your skills and your ability to communicate those skills to laypeople. Thank you!!
I wondered why the hook was always loose.
Fred West - Essential Craftsman (another great channel) explains this. It moves back and forth so it will give the same measurements when pulling on it or pushing against a surface. That small amount of play is equal to the length of the metal tongue.
Fred West. Me Too! I always thought I had crappy tape measures. And now I know if i Push the tape measure against an inside thing, I will be off by a 1/16"......
Patrick, you missed the point. If you PUSH against something, you will still get an accurate reading because the first inch is 1/16 short, but the hook itself is 1/16th. However, if you take an OUTSIDE measurement, the hook will be out of the way, so the tape will expand that extra 1/16th to give you the exact measurement.
@@KingOfErehwon Thank you friend. I'm doing a lot of carpentry now, and was worried about the push-pull of my cheapy Harbor Freight tape measure. I'll take a closer look :-)
KingOfErehwon thanks!
its always nice to see somebody that passionate! thank you
+Karim Mouna you're welcome, and thanks for writing!
Great teacher. Clear, to the point and interesting. Thank you.
Thanks for commenting Spongesyellow
Not sure about all tapes but my metal bit is magnetic so it can pick up screws or nails on my case pins and needless
Thanks again Leah- this lady had no clue about any of those features. I love it when you make my life easier!
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And I hope you do stay safe due to the pandemic over there.?
I am so glad I found you. A damned Tape Measure!!! I’ve been using one for years and knew nothing about it till now. You are a gifted teacher.
its friday night and im just sitting here, alone, watching tape measure tricks.
Hahahah i feel you bro 😆
+SΛND :D
+SΛND 1:30 after midnight and i'm watching it and i dont know why!!! hahahahahaha
Wow! Your life must be as pathetic as mine is.
twn5858
trust me, its worse,
and I thought that my tape measure was crap because the hook moved.
+Rafał Białek :)
+Rafał Białek Me too. I thought I was just unlucky because both tape measures I bought had a lose hook. LOL.
+Rafał Białek are you kidding me thats the diff from a pushing and pulling measurement so you either add or minus on your cut
+sophia rozaia yeah , but if nobody explains it to you then you don't know why it moves. there are no stupid questions.
+Rafał Białek Literally everyone in the universe who has ever used one
I now feel like I've messed a couple of things up all of a sudden
OH WOW!!! Leah, honey! I've been an artist for nearly 30 YEARS using tape measures in my mixed media work and I did NOT know about those features on the tape measure you told us about in this video. I am SHOCKED!!! I just tripped over one of your videos at 6am this morning and it's now nearly 7:30 and I am STILL binge-watching ALL of your videos. YOU'RE GREAT!!! A FANTASTIC DISCOVERY!!! I have gratefully subscribed and look forward to your new videos. ThAANK YOU!!! Steph from Dundas, Ontario (near Toronto) It's truly wonderful to be guided by another woman. Keep it up! Blessings...Steph
I used the tape measure my whole life and I never knew about that last trick, wow. thank you
Leah, I just love your videos so much!!!! Thanks a million for all your invaluable information!
Leah is incrementally moving to become a National Treasure… Great instructional videos-many thanks
Douglas Wilde Thank you, Douglas, that is very nice of you to say!
You said it!
Doing the trades for over 30yrs. So glad for this channel.
Every day’s a school day!! I love these videos, I’m totally hopeless at DIY but thanks to this wonderful lady, I get by very well 👍
I just love you Leah. You teach so damn good, thank you.
Uhhh boy....didn't realize the 3 inches on the tape measure was for that purpose..did construction for a few years and never picked up that trick...wish we had you on the jobsite....you do a great job explaining things for the novice and the experienced..
Here's some perspective. I am in Australia, been DIY home renovating for 20 years, I have watched two of your videos this afternoon and you have shown me several new tricks already. It is not only the fact that you share your knowledge, but it is the skill you have in breaking it all down to simple terms to teach people from all different learning styles. Thank you and I will be watching all of your other videos to pick up more tips.
Great info, Jane. I am a longtime woodworker, but even I did not know about the serrated edge being used as a scribe ! I'm betting most layman users learn a LOT from this video. Thanks.
+ItsyFarm you're welcome, and thanks!!
Wow, I never thought about why it was designed that way! Very informative video, and I love the way you talk. Very friendly and keeps my attention. Thank you! :)
you're welcome, glad you liked it!
You’re awesome... why is it at the end of every video of yours I end up with a smile?! You are amazing!
I see many videos for how to. The demonstrations provided by Jane Drill are always top notch. In simple terms and she walks you through, and she provides important details generally not accounted for by the others. VERY THOUGHTFUL. I wish Jane was my neighbor..ha!.......mostly because she's so nice. Thank you Jane
Thank you! I've been overthinking the use of a measuring tape, and really appreciate this information. Love your videos!
I suddenly want to go measure things.
:)
Great info. I have used one for 30 years and didn't know any of these tips.
Me too. 😅😅😅😅
As long as it's not a body part.
Well, I suppose it's OK even if you want to measure a body part, just as long as you don't tell us.
lmao
Keep doing what you do. Your videos are absolutely invaluable to me! Thank you so much Jane!
the loose hook one blew my mind when i saw this video 3 years ago and it still amazes me every time i use a tape measure. its just such an elegant design
I knew these, but I'd have to say I never saw anyone explain them so clearly...and where everyone can see. Coolness.
liar
Thanks. I thought I knew everything about a tape. You learn something new every day!
+bob Last yep, you're right! thanks for commenting, Bob!
Leah, you are a DIY goddess. Thanks for the great videos. I have cut so much wood short but not anymore after watching this.
+Pattata ATM thanks, glad it was helpful!
I wish she would make a video on how to properly give instructions clearly and easy to understand. She is a joy to listen to compared to just about every other youtuber out there. Straight to the point with no fluff and stuff. Just the facts, clear and concise.
this was the bomb tips. I used to see pops measure with the tape measure bent at a corner I don't think he knew about the body measure ments
+PAMAROSHOUSE Both ways are accurate when an experienced person is using it.
loved your response I miss those days with pops thx
I've gotten useful advice each and every time I got to see your tutorial while searching tips for complex and simple projects. Thanks for your time and clear explanation of how's and why's!
I love your enthusiasm, thanks for the tips!
+Andreomirius Mephisto you're welcome, and thanks!
+seejanedrill hey dude, thanks for the tips, great video, i put a screw in the diagonal corners of my tv to measure it, i know the size of that tv now but it's no longer working, is my tv allergic to measure tapes or something?
Leah, I think you must have a lot of fans by now. Thank you for all your help - you are a very special person x
I am doing the trim in my kitchen and I feel at ease now, that it will be measured right. I am a woman.
I like her voice
I agree. That was my first thought. She almost sounds like a reporter on Dateline or something lol
its smooth like vintage sparkling vineyard distilled wine
I know me too! she makes you want to learn...reminds me of grade school! 💃
goooooooo oo oo d .! !
Gags
You missed on feature of the tape measure. That little notch on the end that you hook onto a nail can also be used to create perfect circles. So basically it turns the tape measure into a compass.
Damn! Now that's some seriously great info, NONE of which I knew before watching this video!! And I'm a guy who has been getting his hands dirty for decades! Thank you!
+99hourvideos you're welcome, and thanks for commenting! :)
By far the best DIY You Tube Channel. Even doing professional work I still pick stuff up. You Explain things so well to anyone.
Awesome Tips, this will change the way I do my DIY forever! Thanks
+iTomF you're welcome, and thanks!
Learned something new!
+Samy Kamkar that's great! :)
+seejanedrill Thanks i learned how to accurately measure my genitalia for my doctor, tape measures always come in handy! :D by the way i subscribed!
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me too!
Wow, who knew that so much design went into the humble tape measure! I knew about scribing, but the other 'tricks' were completely alien to me. I've always thought that movement at the tape's rivets was a manufacturing fault(!) Great vid
+JZZY WLLMS thanks!
I use your videos most of the time for my home improvements. You explain these tips/tricks much better than most of the guys do! I recommend you a lot! Keep them coming! Thanks!
She would make an excellent news reporter. The way she speaks reminds me very much of a Sunday morning tips and tricks report lol.
+Shannon Nicole
Your hot!
I never knew any of this and it's totally going to make set construction at the community theatre way easier!! Thanks so much for sharing!
you're very welcome, Danielle, glad it was helpful!
I have watched some of your videos and you are awesome. Keep up the good work and thank you spending time helping others.
you're welcome, and thanks for commenting!
I just discovered this channel today and I am loving the insights on tape measures unhidden tools in electrical outlets. Thank you so much!
The slot is also used for measuring sheet metal at diagonal corners for squareness. Of course thicker materials arent as secure.
Thank you so much for explaining why the hook of the tape wiggles! I literally thought all my tapes over the years were just cheap haha!
David Kwiatkowski haha i thought the same thing!!
David Kwiatkowski LOL
David Kwiatkowski Me too!! I thought they were defective!!
Thomas Gunn lmfao
Dave Kwiatkowski Yeah, same here! Simple when it's explained of course...
This was outstanding! I am going to go back and watch all your videos! Thanks for the tips!
+Daliwolf Bacon you're very welcome, and thanks!
Thanks Leah. Watching your videos has helped me say I can do this. I'm learning more from the things you teach. Home improvement can be kind of scary if you don't know what you're doing, but now I have more confidence the more I watch your videos.
man i was watching how to do the moon walk but this is more interesting
Luis Morato "
I can't believe I never learned these until now!
Wow!! I went through hell yesterday trying to measure my bathroom for flooring and wallpaper. I am excited to go back and measure correctly now😁
Leah, Your videos are pure gold. I could watch you 24/7. Keep up the great work.
what a wonderful day! I just learn something new!
+benserv02 I wish I was as easily pleased as you friend ? Still it is better than learning to use a crack pipe Big John
haha! i didnt realize that
benserv02 Yes , it is so refreshing these days to hear people appreciate the little nice interesting things in life . I get so sick of all the modern day narcissistic self absorbed , attention seeking ,selfish people They have no love of anything of practical interest except their own image , alcohol abuse , drug taking, and promiscuous behaviour. What has happened to Western society? In countries like Japan , there still remains a certain moral innocence and love of simple pleasures amongst most people.
Big John
+benserv02 Me too
Very useful video, and you have a good voice for instruction :)
+Strahan740i thank you!
Damn man, I learned something today! This lady cool as hell, I'm subbing.
+Zach Meier :)
+seejanedrill you can use the hole for the nail/screw to draw circles as well
+Zach Meier
lol
By far, the best you tube presenter, I have learned so much from her, she is a consummate teacher, thank you for you knowledge!
awesome video! and her voice is so nice and caring.
+Solana Sullivan thanks :)
Even at 48, I learn something new every day..Great vid! What brand is that blue tape measure? I like that it's numerically marked on the fractions.
Thanks, Leah! I needed this 40+ years ago when I was learning this stuff. Hopefully your younger viewers will take advantage and listen to the wisdom of experience & not have to learn the hard way. Now, where's my board stretcher... ?
Great explanation! At 62 years old I learned something from a video on the most common of tools, thank you for helping us!
I learned all of those tips today. :) Thx for sharing.
you're very welcome!
Cool, great video, awesome personality! Subscribed!
+Antonio Contreras Thanks, Antonio! :)
You remind me so much of my mother haha. Thank you for posting these videos!
Use a tape measure for years and didnt know half of this. You are a gold mine.
This video was very well done.
I love this woman
thanks, even my journeyman don't know these
Really? Well i guess its never to late to learn the basics.
If you have journeymen who dont know this shit you must be in trouble.
Chef kdowg, I am thinking it is you who doesn't know his journeymen. These are things you learn in Junior High woodshop.
journeyman... hahahaha..
I know a guy who probably doesn't know any of this, but he's one bad mamajama at building decks and wood work
Finally! All those questions I had about tape measures answered. It’s critical to know some of these things in order to make sure your numbers are accurate. Thanks to Leah!!!!
Here's a tip, when you're on a construction sight everyone should line up their tapes to make sure they're all the same. Tips get bent and it will throw you off from everyone else.
I’ll be honest, I have tried to “bend” the tape for the inside measurement. Going back and forth between the bend shot, and the actual measurement, I would have been way off. Thank you.
Great information. We tell ourselves we know it all and get lazy to learn more. Love it!
lya I love your videos. I like that they are not overly edited and I love that on home repair videos. It makes me feel more empowered to go my own work.
Great video, I always learn stuff on your page.
:)
So I have to go look at ALL of my tape measures to find out all of them my whole life has these features and here I am thinking how come no one told me these sooner, like 20 years ago
Holy Hell, i didnt know about that last tip for measuring!
Thanks :)
Me either. All that time bending the tape into an angle.
@@free_spirit_rising I was just bending my tape measure today and wondering how accurate it really was. Off to use the new trick I learned. Thanks Leah.