Have you ever wondered what the hash marks, black diamonds, and red squares on a tape measure mean? We'll help crack the code ...

Ever wonder why tape measures are curved instead of flat? Learn why it’s shaped that way and how it helps you measure better!

A similar technique can also be used for measuring items that are longer than your tape measure. Simply mark the tape's end, measure from there, and add the measurement to the length of your tape.

The basic purpose of a tape measure is obvious, but it can be hard to get a precise measurement if it isn't used properly. Following is the text of the video. How to read a tape measure — and ...

You've no doubt encountered a number of measuring tools in your lifetime. Common tools used for measuring range from the ...

Many people have been left confused by this design feature of measuring tapes - but a DIY expert has finally explained the ...

At least, the time-telling part of the clock is made from a measuring tape. The case isn’t really from a tape measure — it’s entirely printed, Bondo’d, sanded, and painted so well that it ...

One of the first things my family taught me about construction was how to use a measuring tape. Measurements would be called out, and I would measure and mark the boards that needed to be cut. I ...

While data could be read, [Andrew] couldn’t command the 390B to start a measurement. The only option seemed to be using the Arduino to simulate button presses on the 390B’s front panel.

The tape measure is such a wonderful structure because ... The gripper has two "fingers," made of two spools-each made of two rolls of measuring tape bound together. Each spool is rolled up ...

When was the last time you wanted to measure something, and the tool you needed was already within arm’s reach? I can’t think of a single time that’s happened to me. I don’t work in construction, so I ...