A measuring tape is a necessity for any workshop or tool kit. Without a good measuring tape you won’t be able to take those accurate measurements that you need to make the right cut or nail the right amount of distance. Keep a tape measure in your workshop, in your tool box, and in your home for ease of use every time that you need one. There are many sizes that you can choose from, including a small pocket measure to a large one that uses a gear lever for reeling in the tape. All will give you the accurate measure that you want. You can buy this tool at any hardware store and even in some craft stores.
How To Read A Measuring Tape
You’ll need to learn how to read a measuring tape accurately so that you don’t make some simple measuring mistakes when working on your projects. This is especially necessary when you’re measuring to cut wood that you’re going to be cutting. It’s also important if you’re putting up new walls in a room and need to have an accurate measurement of distance.
Learn to understand the measurements in both metric and imperial measures so that you can adapt to any project that you’re working on.
Electronic Tape Measure
An electronic tape measure is great to use if you’re tired of struggling with regular measures that often leave you tangled up in tape. There are many good measures on the market that you can choose from. All of them work essentially the same way: by using an infrared ray and sound waves to measure the distance. This tool is great when you’re measuring awkward distances outside. You can find this tool at most hardware stores or on the internet for more choices.
Keeping your workshop stocked up with the essential tools and equipment can often seem a daunting task. Many times some of the smaller items that you use are over looked and forgotten. Take time once a month to do an inventory check list to see which of your tools and equipment need up dating or replacing. One of these overlooked supplies is the measuring tape.