Accurate measurement in any workshop shed project is essential. A 25-ft steel tape measure with a blade that is ¾" wide is most commonly used. Most tapes have a retractable blade so that the blade returns easily and it should have a locking device so that it will remain extended at the desired length. To keep the tape measure with you at all times a belt clip is important to have.
When selecting a tape measure make sure it is easy to read the numbers. They are generally set at 1/16" increments along the top of the tape and 1/32" along the first six inches of the bottom of the tape. For persons that have difficulty reading measurements calculated with dash marks there are easy reader tapes made that feature a fractional readout. For the purpose of marking for studs most measuring tapes feature numbers that are marked or labelled every 16". To ensure your measurement is as accurate as possible most good, high quality tape will have a two or three rivet hook to control the amount of play in the tape.
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It is good practice when an extremely accurate measurement is needed to measure from the one inch mark (called burying an inch) on the tape. The reason for measuring from the one inch mark rather than using the hook is that the hook might be loose and there will be a certain amount of play. It is crucial to remember to subtract an inch from your reading.
Try to use only one tape measure when working on a project. If more than one tape measure is needed make sure they record the same measurement. One tape measure can measure differently than another and a slight difference in the end hooks can equate to a difference of 1/16" or more even when they are the same brand and style.
A neat way to make straight horizontal cuts in wall board is to lock your tape measure at the desired width. Position a utility knife blade under the tape hook and then hold the tape body in one hand and the tape hook and knife in the other hand and run the blade along the wallboard. This method works every time
When you need to check for square when building boxes, frames, cabinets, drawers and other projects hold the tape measure across the diagonals of the work piece (A-C, B-D). If the piece is square the measurements will be identical.
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