This is a useful trick. However, have you noticed how the hook on the end moves back and forth? The tape measure also has a measurement listed on the side of it. To get the most accurate measurements you would push the back of the tape measure against the wall in the corner, push the hook in while making the measurement, and add the measurement at the mouth of the tape measure(where the tape feeds back in) with the measurement written on the side of the tape measure. For the most accurate measurements you want to make sure that the tape measure is level as well.
That's one thing I've noticed. You'll go to measure something from the inside which pushes in the end of the tape measure, but then when you go to cut that same length, you pull the end of the tape measure which will then be off a bit.
@@ubreakitirepairit3569 Tape measures adjust for the hook. That's why it moves around. It you measure and inside corner, it accounts for the thickness. Go look for yourself, it doesn't start at 0 but about 1/8". If you measure the outside, the hook slides out some to account for the thickness no longer there.
@@tewest86 I’m aware it adjust for the hook, but others are not. So depending on how you measure something, could easily always be off by 1/8. Like if you go to measure inside of a frame for a stud, you push the hook in, but then when you measure the stud for cutting, you pull on the hook.
Because the word of building in the US in in inches. The metric system is terrific but conversions are not accurate enough if you have a tight fit you're trying to get right.
Definitely a good point. Not a big deal, but sometimes they’re not an even number which isn’t rocket science, but can be a little more challenging for some.
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Getting ready to install new baseboards. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
jeeeeesus christ I feel so dumb I never thought of this... the ammount of material I've cut short and had to recut...
awesome! thank you for sharing.
Short & sweet!
Definitely helped 👍🏼👍🏼
Damn this was just what I needed to see thanks
So simple, always an answer if you can think of it.
Great tip.
Perfect thanks!
don't ever delete this video!
You just saved my life 🙏🏽
Thanks buddy!
A ruler or tape measure is always a great tool to learn fractions
Best tip out there
This is a useful trick. However, have you noticed how the hook on the end moves back and forth? The tape measure also has a measurement listed on the side of it. To get the most accurate measurements you would push the back of the tape measure against the wall in the corner, push the hook in while making the measurement, and add the measurement at the mouth of the tape measure(where the tape feeds back in) with the measurement written on the side of the tape measure. For the most accurate measurements you want to make sure that the tape measure is level as well.
Phillip Russell very true. Nice call
That's one thing I've noticed. You'll go to measure something from the inside which pushes in the end of the tape measure, but then when you go to cut that same length, you pull the end of the tape measure which will then be off a bit.
@@ubreakitirepairit3569 sounds like new tape time lol
@@ubreakitirepairit3569 Tape measures adjust for the hook. That's why it moves around. It you measure and inside corner, it accounts for the thickness. Go look for yourself, it doesn't start at 0 but about 1/8". If you measure the outside, the hook slides out some to account for the thickness no longer there.
@@tewest86 I’m aware it adjust for the hook, but others are not. So depending on how you measure something, could easily always be off by 1/8. Like if you go to measure inside of a frame for a stud, you push the hook in, but then when you measure the stud for cutting, you pull on the hook.
Well that was a bad ass video
Why no one has a video on the body of the tap measure how to ues it in measure an inside or wall to wall?
I know what you’re saying. Mine is 3.75” which could get confusing for some if you’re measuring 16ths.
Yes it helps, thanks
Nice tip Thanks. In repayment, why not try using mm! So much easier doing the additions.
Because the word of building in the US in in inches. The metric system is terrific but conversions are not accurate enough if you have a tight fit you're trying to get right.
Awesome
simple smart works
thanks for teacing me
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Should change the title to: "How to shorten a distance of 19 plus (see 0:11) to 19 minus (see 0:35)" 😁
Why wouldn’t you just but the tape measure body and add the length printed on the body?
Definitely a good point. Not a big deal, but sometimes they’re not an even number which isn’t rocket science, but can be a little more challenging for some.
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I dont even know how to add fractions🤣🤣