Measuring tape is measuring tape, right? Well, not exactly. Seemingly one of the easiest tools to purchase, what many weekend warriors don’t realize are all the factors that can go into choosing the right measuring tape.
Depending on the type of work you are planning on doing you may want to consider different tape and case compositions, tape hooks, measurements, and even take into consideration if you are left or right handed – yes, it is an option.
Size
Does size matter when choosing your measuring tape? Of course, it does! The type of work you are doing, and your work area all play a role in determining what size measuring tape may work best for you. For examples, a wider and larger measuring tape will work well if you are in a construction zone, building a home, and have a lot of space available. A larger tape can also be an advantage if your work area is more susceptible to bump, scrapes and the pounding your tape measure could take.
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