Tape Measure Pro Tips
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Thank you, be safe, and be grateful.
When he pulled out his tape measure to measure his tape measure I almost lost it.
That was my reaction too!
Ya, how many Stanley’s can one man carry? Then I looked in my belt and there were two. Try as I might to always put ONE in the same place, I must have 4 or 5 or none
It was kind of like when Hank Hill used his small bottle of WD-40 that he carries on his belt to loosen the cap on the large can of WD-40😁
@@tmoney7152 my exact thought
Trick question: The FATMAX is the only one he should be carrying.
I love this guy. He's NOT a Contractor, He's a Professor of Knowledge & Wisdom.
Im 38 years old. Been working with tapes a long time that folding it trick to find your number is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much.
The best information/educational channels on UA-cam period!!
Thank you Chief.
Bula🖐 from the Fiji Islands
When you said it was a compass, I thought you were going to find north...
That's actually one of the markings around 46 inches.
Well, if you hold it up reeeaaal straight you could find which way the shadow cast and use a trig table or your memory to find a compass direction from it? You could probably make a sun dial if you have it committed to memory haha
JimsBagels - Me too! Lol.
JimsBagels me too 😅😂😂😂
@@wesleybuff2536 {and anyone else interested} I have two solutions to finding north (true magnetic pole) without that kind of compass...
1st... and most primitive, but most reliable... This one will take about half an hour or even a bit more. The longer you take, the better it works... more precise, etc... SERIOUSLY.
You need one stick, and two stones. The stones are important, so you must have them marked or pick out stones you KNOW you will recognize easily. The stick doesn't even need to be straight, particularly.
During any time of "sufficient" daylight, jam one end of the stick into the ground. Then set one of the stones exactly at the end of the stick's shadow... In about half an hour (longer for better precision) come back and set the other stone exactly on the end of the stick's shadow... AND retrieve your stick. (you'll need it unless you have another scribe)...
Scribe a line directly from one stone to the other. This is the "West to East" line, with stone number 2 (the second one you laid down) being on the farthest EAST end of that line... Scribe a line as close to exactly 90 degrees across the first one, and knowing which direction is East, you now have the appropriate North-to-South line. AND you can find North... (You'll be facing north with the eastward line pointing to your right)
Noteworthy here... Longer lines make for more precise measurements, especially in the realm of "eyeballing it"... SO longer wait time between setting the stones will let the shadow of the stick march a greater distance from Westward toward Eastward... since the Sun travels from East to West (and all shadows march exactly opposite)...
AND it's worth mention that this method works exactly the same regardless of which side of the equator you're on...
2nd... more advanced, quicker... but nuanced. THIS does NOT work exactly the same on both sides of the equator, so pay attention to which end of the world you're standing on.
You'll need a plain, old-school, dial type (analog) watch, and enough skill to be able to read the thing. (careful here... I'm not here to insult people. It's surprising how many decorative watches are a pain in the ass to try to understand.) You'll also want to know whether the watch is set with or without Daylight Savings Time...
Take the watch off your wrist (if or as appropriate) and line up the hour hand with the Sun.
On the Northern Hemisphere (North of equator) SOUTH will be directly between the hour-hand and "12 oclock" .
On the Southern Hemisphere (South of equator) NORTH will be directly between the hour hand and "12 oclock".
IF (for whatever reason) the watch IS set to Daylight Savings, substitute "1 oclock" for "12 oclock" and you're set.
You can find BOTH of these methods of basic navigation in about any military issue manual on the subject. I found them in outdated manuals for field training for the U.S. Army... back around the fifties.
It might not be as "perfect" nor "precise" as a scout's or engineer's compass, but when you don't have those (as most crisis situations rarely include great gear and tech)... You might find yourself truly thankful that you even have a rough idea of about where to look for "South" or "North" (ISH)... ;o)
You do realize the impact you're having on the next few generations by sharing these videos with us? Super cool.
Cant find the video where yo cut tg arches with skilsaw
stop trying so hard to get likes
I really want him to write a book
@@mattreese-7 You can't imagine someone genuinely appreciating someone else's work? Don't project your own petty mindset onto my actions.
Gagandeep Baath you're ball washing on the internet for likes
There is so many nifty tricks you can do with a tape measure. Great Video!
Well done, sir! These are the “life hacks” of the trade. I enjoy learning from you!
Here's a tape tip that capenters use to avoid arguments on job sites. Picture 10 guys on a job, and 6 of em have a 25' Stanley tape that look identical. To avoid any punches being thrown over a tape argument...PULL YOUR TAPE OUT TO 20 FEET AND WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TAPE WITH A SHARPIE. It will always identify your tape. If you write your info at a shorter distance of between 1-6 feet for instance, the ink will wear off faster because that section of tape is likely exposed every time you use it. Write it further down the tape. If you like this idea, pass it along. It creates a better environment on a jobsite
Good idea on the fingernail polish. I worked on a crew of 6 for a couple years that had arguments over multiple guys with identical tools. One of our carpenters had a stanley anti-vibe claw hammer go missing. He flipped out, went home, laid his tools down in the backyard and spray painted all tool handles pink. Wrenches, pliers, everything. I said "good idea, I call blue." I used blue, another guy used orange, and so on. We found that regular cheap spraypaint will fade and chip without much wear. The paint to use (other than nail polish) is called "engine enamel" spray paint. Auto parts stores and maybe even walmart sells it. It's automotive related, so it withstands extreme high and low temperatures and will stay on your hand tools. I think the can I bought was like nine bucks. And for engraving rubber or plastic, I've used the tip of a hot soldering iron. You can write your name in cursive with a soldering iron if you really wanted to. It melts through rubber and plastic like butter
Mark Pratt I got caught by a fitter at intel for snagging a brand new tape and was busted because he did that very thing. So embarrassing... yes, I am an Ironworker
I just sprayed all my stuff pink.. 😎
And then write your name on all their tapes at 19' 8" ...
GREAT IDEAL WITH YOUR NAME THANKS!
As a young man growing up without a father figure being in my life, I thank you for your channel.
😂😂😂😂🤦🏽♂️
Julian Martinez wtf is so funny you callous chucklefuck... kid has no father....
I agree brother even though I had a dad he was to busy to show me these life skills. I have learned more in the past few years from my father in law who is a contractor than all my life. Blue collar jobs are dieng because of lack of school programs, its unfortunate the youth don't have these options.
Dude same
yeah same and it sucks, except i'm not that young anymore.
Appreciate all the tricks and tips. Valuable Knowledge that cannot be BOUGHT, but TAUGHT!
This man has is a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for the wisdom.
I have a tip.. never measure between the posts on a car battery!
Also don’t measure above an outlet. Mine fell and slid between the outlet and plug, touched both prongs and had two arcs in it
Hilarious but yeah..
😂😂😂😂 You did that didn't you?
Oh alright - don't even use a rubber handled screwdriver to measure between the posts of the car battery (for comparative length, not absolute length measurement) thinking you're safe because inevitably your wedding band will touch the shaft causing the gold to arc and melt on your finger as if you had used a welding machine. There's an idiot born every minute, so I feel I served my purpose filling that quota!
@@infraprods I've welded my wedding ring to my finger. It happens so quickly. The problem is getting it off your finger. If your wife tells you how painful child birth is, you can tell her that giving birth's a mere cramp by comparison.
I have been a carpenter for over forty years and like this man I appreciate when someone shares knowledge a true pro never thinks he is done learning or believes he knows everything but by a long shot.
Cant agree more ... everytime I watch these things I have an "Oh Shit I didn't know that ... "
You're awesome dude.You probably forgot more than most guys know.Good stuff keep it coming.
I don’t know anything about construction or about tape measures, but I sure do enjoy learning these things from you. Keep making videos!
I have a magnetic end on my tape. As an electrician, I've lost count of how many times I've used it from the top rung of a ladder to pick up the vital screw from the light fixture that I just dropped!
First time I've heard of an electrician picking up after himself LOL but a good tip:)
No helper eh ?
I don't even have one of those, and I carry my fatmax on my belt every minute of the day not because of how often I measure things (I could just leave it in the shop) but because every now and again, with something relatively light and conveniently shaped, it saves me from bending over. I have a foot long pair of pliers for when that doesn't work.
With my luck it would be aluminium or brass.
@@WoodworkingPro hahaha I'm dieing! Any time the floors are messed up on a job site it's from electricians leaving little screws around and people driving over them on lifts. I'm getting all my electricians tapes with magnets moving forward!
This was really cool. Thank you.
Oh man, I’ve watched quite a few of ur videos,I absolutely love them!!!❤️❤️
@@gijokers6014 crawler
This is like a 4th wall break.
@@YorkshireD1 loser
but does the tape measure scratch at a level 6 with deeper groves at a level 7?
Excellent tips. I am so impressed. Quick moves to get the job done in minimal time! Amazing... Thanks!
Wow..for a novice this is gold! Thank you.
Here is a tape measure laugh for you: A good friend of my dad's is a lifelong carpenter. A man who pays attention to detail. One day half his cuts are suddenly off by a bit. It is driving him crazy. Toward the end of the day his brother in law who has been helping him for the week says "By the way your tape measures are all wearing out. all the rivets were loose. I hammered them all tight for you, but you might want to get some new ones."
When I was a kid, I wanted to help my dad out by fixing his tape measure. The tip was loose and I knew it couldn’t be accurate so I hammered the rivets tight. My dad was not happy.
It's funny, I've been bitching about the "loose tolerances" of my Pittsburg tape measure (the one he says isn't for real work). Turns out it does everything the Stanley does until he mentions extending it out past 7' to point at things. Mine collapses after 4'. Looks like a Stanley Tape measure will be on the list of "home office deductions" in 2020. ;)
YES!, I did exactly that too!
I did an equally good favor for my mom when I was little. She had one of those old black cast iron fry pans, not one of the shiny new non-stick ones. Well one day I got out the Comet cleaning powder and did my best to make her old black pan look shiny and new. For some reason she didn't appreciate my efforts.
That was very nice of little you. If my daughter is going to do this, I promise I'm going to be proud of her and then we'll go and buy two tapes. One for me, one for her. Because this 'fix' shows that the kid has understood the concept of accuracy.
I did that too...
Every trade needs to see this. Especially the new kids. Thanks.
Excellent!!! The slide rule was the BEST, thanks in Oregon
Tip: Don’t loan out your tape and it’ll last for years.
That goes for ALL your tools for that matter !
Scott Clark King Solomon could not have said it any better himself! You, Sir, have wisdom. A+++++
@@catlady8324 thanks Karl , I have tools that I got 30 years ago and you just can't go out and grab the same thing off the shelf these days . Recently found this out the hard way . Cheers mate !
From my experience it often goes missing at that point. For this reason I like to keep one in each bag and one in my truck in addition to the one that I have clipped to my jeans pocket. A small one is even attached to my truck keys. I often leave a tape at the saw that I am using too. Even if it returns you are not losing vital time at a customer's house looking for it. My wife has asked many times why I own so many tape measures. I have never questioned her on how many shoes or clothes that she owns.
Tools grow legs
When you make the straight line with tape turn upside down to give it a stronger edge to follow = a better line
Nice!
That was my thought too
Wouldn’t you smash the arch trying to keep the tape still?
I get it makes sense thanks
@@fearofchicke you just lick the tape and fold it over. Then the down facing part is a really good straight edge.
I am so happy to have found this channel.
Lufkin. Because you asked. Thank you so much for sharing your time and expertise with us. Watching you from Canada this morning.
I think we can all agree on the fact that listening to this man talk about literally any topic is an experience that’s hard to stop once begun. Not only does he enlighten us on things that are otherwise overlooked, his presence is commanding without any unnecessary efforts.
I started listening to these when renovating my home. Now I listen to these while falling asleep. His speech is so articulate and calm
This guy is a treasure!
I agree. thiS guys great.
He is a national treasure. Some time ago I stumbled onto another video of him demonstrating his mastery and artistry in the use of a hypoid-type circular saw and couldn't keep my jaw off the ground. His skill in what he does is insane, and all the tips, tricks, and time-savers he knows should be made into an encyclopedia that is required learning for all people aspiring to the wood construction industry. Oh, and I second his endorsement of Stanley tape measures. They've always been good and the FatMax series keeps that going.
Who has used it to fish for your speed square that fell
Unfortunately I have lol
Used it to retrieve a level a few times also. It's a little tricky because it has to be basically hooked backwards to work
I know the answer to that, everyone who has owned a speed square.
Lol sure have
I saw you fall 😷
Thank you
Its refreshing knowing they do exist.
My new favorite carpenter ... Just found this channel ..
It’s almost relaxing watching somebody who is an absolute master of their trade work.
Pro tip: Set your tape on the table during lunch to prop your phone up and watch Essential Craftsman 😎
Dick Jokes And Bondo I’ve been a carpenter for 38 years not bragging on myself but I’m a pretty good Carpenter but the subtraction I did not know that trick thanks a lot that’s how I became a The Carpenter that I am I never claim to know it all I always sit back and listen to someone
I do, all along the day... with tape behind my smartphone.
Ahaha I thought I would be the only one to use my tape to hold up my smartphone! I’ve watching this video while eating too, spot on!
Fractions scare me. Thanks for explaining this for us!
The subtraction tip was awesome. Works even better in metric.
Tip #1: Buy a dozen tape measures first so misplacing one will never be a show stopper. You want to be able to have enough of them that you can misplace enough of them in enough places that you can find them at least as often as you misplace them. Same holds for pencils, Sharpies, reading glasses and Robertson bits.
Only if you are working alone or with honest friends.
Else you’ll loose them by time.
as a welder, i do the same with grinders. not so i don't misplace them but so i will always have one with the correct brush or disk on it.
It's impossible to have too many pencils :)
And 10 mil sockets
Exactly, I keep ample supply of a few things around, tape measures, pens and pencils of course, and oddly enough fingernail clippers. I've misplaced so many dang fingernail clippers over the years, I really don't understand why.
I haven't worked as a Carpenter for 40 + years, I still remember all of this, it was never explained to me, I just watched my Dad and he was just so fast with a Tape, a square, hand saws, hammers ... every tool that he used had multiple uses and he just flowed as if he was simply walking (hard to explain), to watch him work was an experience.
He is 84 now and builds bird houses, he says with glasses 1/2" thick he needs smaller projects to be able to see them all at once ... he is a hoot. Get him started on hearing aids be prepared for 1/2 hour dissertation on batteries and where to get them.
TMB247 your dad says like a great man and father your a lucky man
TMB247 Awwe! !!! Beautiful Memories!!! Sounds like a super great dad! GOD Bless you both 😊😇
Lucky you.
One of my favorite things is to watch someone who is really good at what they do. It is so satisfying to watch the fluid, almost automatic, movements as they tackle a task. Doesn't matter what it is, from sports to construction to drawing, seeing someone do things right is fun and a great learning experience.
TMB247 you just described my 87 year old dad ... still doing projects around his house
Sr. Thank you very much, this is very helpful.
Great tips for figuring out the subtraction and half way marks.
your videos are simple & to the point! Glad to see a gentleman that has been doing this for some time sharing the info. Thank you!!
Also the end of the tape is a great Flathead for changing blades in your utility knife.
An excellent review of the many uses of a good tape measure. Thanks again!
*Superb description* of a _measuring tape_
Thank you.
Very cool. Thanks for the memory/reminders! My father was a machinist for the railroad after 30 yrs, WWII, Korea, and Nam, in the Army. Over the years, as I grew up helping him on projects around the house, he’d show me many of these tips and would start out by saying, “Let me show you a trick I learned in the Army.” 😆
This is why I love UA-cam. I'm 50 years old and just learned things I had no idea about.
I am 70 and still learning. Think how much you can still learn!
My first thought when I read this was "that's a pretty old geezer," then I remembered I'm older than that...
Great video sir, simple, basic, and informative
Old School. Gotta love this guy.
The tape subtraction is seriously new for me - seriously, that was a pretty cool life-hack!
I know one thing for sure...
Youre a good man, thank you very much, we need more people like you.
been all around and you sir are amongst the truly elite craftsmen
I love this, thank you. Seen this about 4 times already.
This is like listening to my dad. I learned a lot from a young age from him and he is the smartest man I know. You are an inspiration!
You’ve quickly become my favorite channel. No frills no bull just unfiltered man. Appreciate it.
Thank you. Great delivery and a confidence booster.
Learned so many tricks that I did not know before!
I wish that I had served my apprenticeship under someone like yourself...so much useful information in these videos.
Love your content, thank you!
The thing my Dad taught me early on was to never let the tape snap back into the case too hard. It'll beat the slots out over time, changing the relationship of the hook to the scale.
Thank you I never considered this. I have young boys who love playing with my tapes. Now I wonder if they are all inaccurate. There's only one solution: get some new ones at the box store! Thank you and bless you. I needed this excuse.
Also I find that sometimes the tape will split at the edges creating a very sharp protrusion that will cut you badly if you allow the tape to speed back in!
@@michaellenorgant5079 All you need is three FatMax tapes: 12', 25', 40". Those three will handle all your measuring needs, and will last a homeowner for years if you keep the kids from using them for hockey pucks.
The subtraction tip was great! I've never seen that before.
Thanks
This is awesome! I'm not a pro tape measure dude! I grabbed my new Milwaukee tape measure and checked all these things out. Thanks for taking the time do this!
Awesome! A lot of things my Dad never had a chance to show me, or tried when I was too young and distracted. Thank you sir!
Yes here’s a tape tip!
Look on the bottom of your tape and you will see a length measure of the housing. Usually something like 3-1/4”. If you are measuring between walls you can run the back of the tape housing against the wall, read the number at the tongue, and add that housing length to get the precise length. No need to fold the tape up against the wall and try to read the corner.
I watched a few of your videos and I must say your quite a fine carpenter and I cant wait to use all I have learned...thank you for sharing
Awesome videos. I got a new kid working for me and he’s green I told him to watch your videos he’s a good carpenter now.
As a plumber I use the locking mechanism quite often, we use our tapes as temporary pipe supports while we sweat a joint.
The time saved using your tape measure as a gauge, can be spent removing the splinters.
Working hands has callus armor
Place youre thumbnail on the wood.. not the meaty part. Will slide easier and no splinters.
Lock the tape, run IT against the surface and not your fingers.
Weak
@@UNLenergy i was about to say it
Every one of these videos is AWESOME!!!
Love your videos. You remind me of my pops ..so much to learn about and such a great teacher. The old skool guys always have the best tips and tricks..sad so much of the younger generation think they know it all. If they only kept quiet and listened they could learn so much more
Hehehe ruff..in canada we call it roooof lol eh hehe
Tape tip - lumber yards and hardware stores often carry Formica discs with a sticky back to put over the logo on the Stanley tape. They're super handy for writing measurements on when cutting multiple pieces and the pencil marks will wipe off when you're done.
Tom K Cool idea. I just take the sticker off my Fat Max and the pencil marks really rub off.
Tom K
The FastCap "ProCarpenter" tape measures come with a built-in white, round area like this on one side, and a pencil sharpener built-in to one corner.
And the tape itself is a pure WHITE with high-contrast Black markations. Great for working in low light environments and/or for poor eyesight.
You'll find the same 16" & 24" O-C and other indications like the Stanley in easily-visable Bold Black or Red.
The markations for 16th's of an inch (along the entire tape) have numbered labels notating 3-, 5-, 7-, -9, 11-, & 13/16ths. Fast AND Easy to ACCURATELY find your mark! Of course, the opposing side of the tape is Metric with corresponding markations.
They also have an Intermittent Tape Lock Button on the body just under and behind the hook...so as soon as you extend the tape and simply set the body down on your working stock, the tape lock button is temporarily depressed and keeps the body & tape in place while you make your mark.
You can also use your index finger where it naturally rests when holding the body to temporarily engage this tape lock. Simply lift your finger and the tape is released. Though it also has the standard slide lock if you're old school.
FastCap also makes a "Flat Tape" version for better accuracy on finish carpentry or cabinetry, etc. They also make a "Lefty/Righty", and have a few other different versions for specialty trades.
LOVE the FastCap tape measures! Once you try one you won't go back to the old Stanley. www.fastcap.com/products/tape-measures
The other tape measure that I LOVE especially for metal work (but comes in handy on regular construction sites when dealing with the mechanicals of a house or commercial building) is the Stanley FatMax with the Magnetic Hook!
And the small, simple Bosch Laser Measures are super handy as well, especially when you cannot physically reach or access the far end of the area you need to measure.
im only in my 2nd year of construction so far i have done foundation concrete frameing and some finishing...im not the brightest bulb in the bunch when it comes to numbers but this channel and this video has helped me alot i use it like homework after work i come home and study this channel and some others you guys do a amazing job at summing up stratagies and simplyfying the process for folks like me thanks and plz keep em coming!
You are a perfect salesman for stanley. Amazing Work
This was a great video. I was thinking of the wiggle on the end. That is why I found your video. As a aircraft and automotive tech. I use different measuring tools. Today I am working on the house. Videos like this bridge the gaps of what I understand already :D Thank you again.
I was unaware of the Stanley tape thingys. Now I am thanks to you, EC. I have never been strong with numbers and fractions so I purchased a Construction Master calculator to help me along with my home projects and other mathematical issues that arise at work. But I will be remembering these tricks!
Great video, check out that bottom slot on your tool belts tape pouch - you can pull the end of the tape out and measure with the tape remaining in the pouch for some measuring tasks. You keep it in the pouch pull, mark, and let it go back on it's own while you're getting ready to make the cut.
This man understands life. Knows everything lol
Enjoy your videos. Very informative. Thanks
Hey, such a cool video! thank you! I have another tip! At 2:33 you've shown you can use it as straight edge. It's easy for rough cuts with numbers on top, but if you reverse the tape by having numbers at the bottom, both sides of the tape now sit tight with the surface of your material, so you can make more precise mark. Obviously you can't really use the hook anymore, but it works well for me if I don't need a hook and straight edge only. For precise long distance mark I'd use some other stiffer tool, but it's very efficient for quick, short marking.
I just made a comment saying the same thing...hahahaha...
Wonder if the man will see either this or my comment...
Cool tips. They also make great back scratchers when you're up on a ladder.
Im still just a journeyman, your vids help a lot.
I absolutely love the diamond technology for the roofing systems
You would be the best ever shop teacher in the history of mankind. Ever! Period! No question about it!
Confederate Rooster ... except for maybe my dad. 35 years as a shop teacher and still has all of his fingers. Retired from Flossmore junior high school Illinois. Paul Johnson
He might hate kids...you never know...
Those who can: do. Those who can't: teach
Obviously there are exceptions but I can't help but think of that phrase whenever I'm in a Home Depot and a store associate is giving me a how-to lesson on the product I just picked up.
@@mudmanKC We had a retired plumber at our HD for awhile. He was great.
@@mudmanKC
Right! F-ng A ! If those people were any good, they’d be out in the field !
( unless they are older, retired or injured. But for the most part they aren’t any of the above!)
It's also a pretty decent back scratcher! keep up the awesome videos.
One of my favorite uses.
That's what a rip-hammer's for
Thank you for sharing. I’ve learned a few things today and that’s good for anyone.
You are a wise man great tips
When making an inside measurement you will see a lot of folks bend the tape into the corner and guess where it might line up. Instead measure 10" from one wall and make a mark (if its a finished surface use blue tape for the mark) Then measure from the other side to the mark, and add back the ten inches. Very accurate inside dimensions can be had in this manner. If your'e doing trim work like base or crown with lots of inside measures, I cut a piece of material to exactly 10", put it against the wall and mark. Then use a bold sharpie to label it as 10" so you'll remember not to toss it!
Love your channel, keep up the good work :-)
Best "extra" here so far Doug.
great tip!
I always estimate. In work environments. Exact measurements atent always needed.
For inside measurements, I just put the back of the tape measure against one surface and the tip to the opposite inside surface, note the measurement at the mouth of the tape and add 3". Stanley tapes are almost always 3" from front to back.
I do that sometimes, but I normally carry a tape & rule so for inside measurement I'll just poke my rule on the read end and then add the 100mm. The important thing is (like your 10" trick) is to make a habit of always doing it the same way, 100mm works well for me.
I did not know that about the 19" centers! Thank you for making these wonderful videos.
Great video and it added incite to my childhood. My Grandfather was a carpenter and when he was working he told us to just watch and learn (no questions). When he worked it was all about production and efficiency, questions slowed him down while he was working. Plus his English was not the best and my Greek was not the best, so complicated questions were..let's say complicated. I learned from watching and paying attention to him. The tips you explained filled some of the blanks of watching him work. Cheers and thanks!
You’re a wonderful teacher
Once again, I thought I might learn a tip from one of your videos and instead walk away feeling like I’ve just been through a shop class. 👍🏻
Outstanding! You’re a blessing to craftsmen and handy people everywhere.
I love this channel, it's bout the only place a lot of people can get the tricks that only the old tradesmen know, kudos to you for putting in the effort to share it with the masses
Thank you so much for the video about tape measure. It was very interesting and had to share it with my son.
I LIKE that slide rule subtraction trick! My granddaughter's gonna be amazed. :-)
To find the center of a long distance, say 118 inches, measure from one end 65 inches, then measure the same distance from the other end, then find the center between those two marks.
or you could you know....do math and mark it at 59
@@Boo-pz7li comes in handy if you can’t measure the whole distance at once but you can eyeball it
I've been working in construction for a few years now and I thought I knew how to use a tape measure until I saw this video. This is freaking awesome!
Very good video. That kind of knowledge only comes with experience.
Your great I really enjoyed your videos. straight common sense tips and work tips . My father was a carpenter for many years in the 60s remember him making me a carpenter tool box like the one he used at work every day when I was a little boy . I remember him showing me trick with the tape measure you line up tip of tape with current year and look for your birth year and on the other side will show your age .thank you for taking me down memory lane .
As a complete newbie and hack, most of this is WAY over my head but... dang! I didn't know how clueless I was. Thank you!! I think?
Recently discovered your channel. This stuff is pricless information. Thank you for sharing.
I wish it was on when i was a carpenter.
Hey from capeter in nz been using the fatmax 14 years (not the same one) just found you on UA-cam ready enjoying you videos. Great to see you bestowing ur knowledge.
Thank you for sharing the knowledge and experience.