99% of DIYers Don’t Know These Tape Measuring Tricks

Summary by Krater

An experienced carpenter demonstrates various advanced layout and measurement tricks using a tape measure, including making marks without a helper, subtracting dimensions, and drawing circles and straight lines.

From the video

Answers: What are some advanced tips and tricks for using a tape measure in construction and layout?

• tape measure techniques
• construction layout methods
• measuring in tight spaces
• drawing circles with tape measure

What it concludes

• Stanley and most other tape manufacturers include a slot corresponding to the head of a nail to hook your tape measure.
• The slip of the tape's hook is precisely the amount of the thickness of the hook for accurate inside and outside measurements.
• You can use your tape to subtract measurements by placing the end on the larger number and coming down to the smaller number.
• A tape measure and a pencil can be used to draw circles and arcs like a compass.
• A tape measure can be used to draw straight lines on sheet goods by pulling the tape tight against the edge.