Self Centering Tape Measure

[@TheChzoronzon]

Imperial units, geez :D

[@icandothat905]

I know, while I’m from the states I’d support a full metric conversion at any moment.
Hey can you cut me a piece that’s 43 and 13/64 long?

[@ShadowZero27]

woodworkers all over the planet use it

[@bicivelo]

​@@ShadowZero27I'm a woodworker. Never seen one until now 😊

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@ShadowZero27 "all over the planet" like in "United States, Liberia, and Myanmar only", u mean?
:D

[@TheChzoronzon]

@@icandothat905 Nope, I can't for my life :D
Ey, good to know you are a sensible gentleman

[@postalinVT]

Thanks for taking the time to do this vid. I've never seen a tape like that, but I will look for one now.

[@icandothat905]

Glad it was helpful. I use this thing all the time. I had to put up a shelf today and needed to put a bracket in the middle, makes life a lot easier.

[@Qui-9]

I was unaware such a thing exists. I'm curious where to get one now.

[@icandothat905]

Most big box stores have them. Occasionally I’ll spot one at a local hardware store. While I prefer to shop local here is the same brand of the one I show (which I bought several years ago)- with a slightly different case.
Lufkin Tape Measure Hi-Vis Orange Case, Self-Centering 1 " X 25 ' a.co/d/dYklJHr

[@levipote8823]

I don't get what you mean when you say "heavy"

[@icandothat905]

Heavy is a term to describe a 16th of an inch. So if I’m cutting trim and I need a really tight fit, if my measurement is a little above 3/8” then you’d say 3/8” heavy. Most imperial tape measures have 16th marks but it’s impractical to say 7/16ths. You can also just go metric and never need to utter this phrase at all.