How to Read a Tape Measure

An expert carpenter explains how to read a tape measure in simple language. More info at http://DaveOsborne.com which has over 200 articles on building stairs, cutting stringers, building doors, putting a window into a wall, reroofing, building sheds, shed plans, picnic table plans, woodworking plans, gazebo plans.

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[DaveOsborneDotCom]

Just remember that a tape measure is simply a tool, made for the benefit of its user. Like any tool, we need to learn the proper way to use it without getting intimidated by it. Glad the video helped.

Dave

[silkwood658]

Thank you so much, Dave! I have never understood it beyond the 1 inch 1/2 inch marks and I just landed a really good job where I know I will be using it frequently. You are the best!

[DaveOsborneDotCom]

Thanks for your nice comment. all the best with your new job.

Dave

[lightningandcloud]

i hate fractions and now i can read

[mallito02]

good

[anitec19]

God this helped alot thank you!

[DarkMoo23]

This is helping me out alot

[syndicate2802]

Is there a problem with the new YouTube format as I cant get the video to show on my iPhone

[SuperABS87]

Exelent video,thanks so much, can you show us how to use a wood ruler

[HottesapplepieUSA]

Thank you so much! w/o you video I won't understanding what is Tape Measure look like!

[Vassilika1]

@ 2:23 you say: "most carpenters don't have to worry about 32nd's too much..."

well, where I made my 4 year professional carpenters school we worked in the range of 1/10 mm (around 9 times smaller than 1/32" )

just my two cents

[DaveOsborneDotCom]

@the1jesster Glad we were able to help.