I like how you show at the end the different stud spacings. Nice teaching method using the blocks.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@ManifestingADream
3 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop Yeah for real Paw Paw, i learned a lot from this video. Been working low voltage for three years and never even noticed the black diamond until now.
@scottfrazier3567
3 жыл бұрын
I guess you could measure by hooking a nail with that little slot but why would you when you just hook the end of a board . But that isn't what it's for that slot is for drawing a circle by hooking a nail and putting your pencil on the pushing side of the tape and set your tape to the measurement of your circle for instance a 6 inch hole you would set your tape on 3 inches
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@Magnum-lo1te
3 жыл бұрын
It's if u want to make a measurement starting in the middle of a board, not the end
@scottfrazier3567
3 жыл бұрын
@@Magnum-lo1te that works if your doing framing but wont work for precise measurements
@ricdonato4328
7 ай бұрын
@razier3567 Oops not your, it should read you are or you're. Although when spoken your and you're sound the same, when written they have unrelated meanings and usages. Keep in mind, when your is written that which follows belongs to the person you are writing to. Hope this helps you and others as well.
@scottfrazier3567
6 ай бұрын
@@ricdonato4328 I guess that 8th grade education didn't help my grammar, thanks for the lesson teach.
@mimimitch327
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using a tape measure for 60 years! I knew a lot of them but you taught me a lot! Thanks!!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@perfectlygoodslouch5212
3 жыл бұрын
You can use it to point at work for the apprentice to do, like down in a hole or up thru an attic access
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
True, but it is important to teach the next generation our knowledge.
@davidhamilton5991
2 жыл бұрын
I chuckled at this.. I’d sadly be in the hole, or in the attic. Gotta start somewhere. Good video
@lancethrustworthy
4 жыл бұрын
I like this video well, especially because the audio quality is not poor, as is so often the case with many training/teaching videos. Bravo. I have caught myself imagining a parody of this video in which we see large splashes of would be blood fall onto the table or whatever the camera is trained on, supposedly caused by misuse of the tape measure device. Of course the 'accident' would occur off camera. We'd just see the blood and hear verbal consternation. Near the end, we'd hear ambulance, EMT voices, baby crying and see some of the emergency lights. Maybe, as you fought to remain conscious, you'd mumble something about tape measures being good for tourniquet application.
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Interesting parody though
@eviegay5610
3 жыл бұрын
...should I be scared or applaud
@cstephenson3749
3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. he explains things accurately without being patronizing. He explains a lot of things that I have seen but not understood the purpose for. He reminds me so much of my grandfather. I hope that grandbaby has a lot of naps so he will continue making these basic videos.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I appreciate your comments. I still get the grandkids about half of my time.
@cstephenson3749
3 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop Well hug them. I have no doubt that you will teach them about love and responsibility before they are old enough to get into a crowd that makes bad decisions. I have learned, very painfully, that job skills and good family support are the separating factors between someone being a success or failure in life. You have no idea how much you are influencing their (and our) lives.
@cstephenson3749
3 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop There are a thousand grandparents who would love to have their grandkids at all and would trade places with you in a heartbeat.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I love having them as much as possible. When they are not here, the house is so empty. It is a pleasure to have them as much as possible.
@3.7.7.7
2 ай бұрын
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@andyburnett6322
3 жыл бұрын
That was awesome. I am 44 years old and my father never taught me any of that stuff about a tape measure. Although he was more of an auto mechanic lol. You kept it very simple and now I know!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@HepauDK
3 жыл бұрын
My dad didn't teach me anything about tape measures either. Maybe because he always used a folding meterstick (yardstick)... :P
@howardwayne3974
3 жыл бұрын
Why is it dads of a certain generation didn't bother with the stuff THEY had to know before they could get out of school ? Mine didn't teach me crap either.
@dangrimes5078
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah but if I try to teach my daughter she's not interested in the least.
@mokiakeo5665
3 жыл бұрын
My man you forgot that the black rubber on the measuring tape can be used as an eraser.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@dancingbythesea
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m starting a new job and I need to know how to read and use a tape measure. This was extremely helpful!
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! You're welcome and good luck with the new job.
@dancingbythesea
4 жыл бұрын
Paw Paw’s WorkShop Thank you very much! 😊
@manuelsalas6993
3 жыл бұрын
Very good for bigeners
@juniortovar7202
2 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop Helpful videos your have. What is the brand of the second tape measurement you have on the video we’re the tape measurement is showing inches fractions and metric?
@timgray1999
3 жыл бұрын
You can also show someone their age by bending the tape measure over 180 degress and placing the end on the year [121] for the current year] then going to the year they were born, rolling the tape over to reveal their current age.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, old trick but effective
@davewait4066
3 жыл бұрын
I'm. Just. Being. Honest !! I. Failed. Math in. Hi school. But I knew. Later. On. In. Life I. Need to. Know how to read. A. Tape. I. Still. Struggle. In. Trying to. Do. This. I get so. ANGERY !!! AT MYSELF !!! I. LIKE. YOUR. STATION. I JUST. FOUND. YOU. ITS. GREAT !!! I. THANK YOU. FOR YOUR. HELP.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much and welcome to the community.
@RobertsonsBellyAcres
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I didn’t know some of this! Thanks for sharing!
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@hotrods27
3 жыл бұрын
As a 20 year veteran Building Trades teacher at a Texas high school, I want to complement your explanation and demonstration of the Tape measure. As a Paw Paw myself, I like the name of your channel.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I really appreciate that. Congratulations on teaching in the public school system for that long. You have great memories and I'm sure the love of generations of students.
@hotrods27
3 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop You are so right. That is a reward I never expected.
@KentonJoseph
3 жыл бұрын
Paw Paws unite ! Nothin' better than to make stack of lumber disappear.
@Ricardo-uw3ov
3 жыл бұрын
Sorry. I tought it was a trash video, and well... I learned a lot!! Thanks!! Couldn't be so wrong!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you liked it. You’ll find that I do not do trash videos
@robertray3746
3 жыл бұрын
You can also use the nail hole to make arcs and circles
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you for sharing.
@charlescyklop1679
3 жыл бұрын
what is it the nail hole - is it something similar to sawing ?
@Swenser
3 жыл бұрын
Why isnt metric adopted in US? I'm sure after a few decades of using it in schools things will be clearer. 10 fingers. Why not 10 units per division.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew the answer to that question.
@danmueller2791
3 жыл бұрын
I was taught this in 7th grade wood shop class in 1962.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
That’s great. It’s a shame that everyone does not have that opportunity
@thomasbreitkreuz3777
3 жыл бұрын
The one item you may have forgotten to mention regarding the slot in the tip with a nail or screw. You can put a nail in the center of where you are attempting to create a circle and then place a pencil on the dimension of the circle you want to create and then you can move the pencil and tape around the nail/screw center point and draw the circle you desire to cut out. Works with wood or drywall. Tom
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your input.
@SD-ir1vf
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve very rarely used the 19 1/4 black diamonds for layout.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
It is very specialized. I rarely use it also
@csj2640
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏 😃 I really didn’t know about the black diamonds.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@Hablizel
5 жыл бұрын
Well, I'll be...I DID learn something! I didn't know about the little black diamonds. Thanks Paw Paw.
@PawPawsWorkShop
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you very much
@kintugregory537
3 жыл бұрын
Yes boss you tell me 1by1mean ,,,,,l mean all the names of that number like mmt,,ft,,stm,, ich show all of them,,,,, think
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Ok good
@sunseeker8457
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. Yes I was too one of those 95% people. Until today!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@davidmoore657
3 жыл бұрын
it should be noted that the black diamonds are for Metric stud spacing. Each diamond is 1/2 Meter.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
That is one that I have not heard before. Thanks for sharing
@us-unclesam6566
3 жыл бұрын
I got one of these tapes, but it must be broken. Everything I measure and then cut is either too short or too long.
@waynetadlock9719
3 жыл бұрын
I know. Dad always use to complain that he'd cut a board twice and it was still too short. 🤣
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
lol, an age old problem that every woodworker experiences.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
It's amazing that we can't get the wood to grow back after we cut it.
@LoopDoc
3 жыл бұрын
Hilarious 😂
@danasharpe3247
3 жыл бұрын
Another Tip or two: If you work with another carpenter make sure the tabs are not bent and each Tape measures a true foot. Learned on a job everyone started the day checking them. They get banged about, dropped, and such, the bent tab can make a wall short or long. Woodworkers do this more than framing guys. Also, the slot in the end and the nail/screw thing can make a radius for making arches and curves, and circles.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Juandrumx
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paw paw. For the past 17 years I have used a tape measure on and off in my job site. I install exhibit booth in convention center and exhibition layouts here in Orlando Florida, second largest to Vegas convention center. Still I hardly know how to read a tape measure in detailed increments and sometimes we guesstimate not actually needing to specifically be precised, but today's lesson, even though I knew some of the tips has educated me deeper at 61 years old and made a more professional Journey man. I.A.T.S.E. Orlando Union Local 835 God bless you and family ( sleeping grandchildren ). I subscribed !👍🥁😎
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that it helped you
@mariacifuentesmarrero8938
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you starting my Carpenter class did not know any of it. Thanks. :-)
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome. I have been seriously thinking about putting together a carpenter training class far more than just my beginner series. I would love to have your input into the curriculum. You would know more of what the students need than I would.
@mariacifuentesmarrero8938
3 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop types of woods, name of tools, use of tools, measuring, safety Thank you very much for your response I appreciate you and the content on your channel :-)
@narcisoramos5949
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! l've been ussing stl tapes for 4 decade already & not notice those marks you've highlighted, thanks paw paw ! A great Christmas Holiday gift from The U. S. A, cheers!!!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome. Merry Christmas
@christofix
5 жыл бұрын
I Tought i knew a lot about my tape measure but after watching this video I have learned a lot about it. Thank you so much!
@PawPawsWorkShop
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! That was only the beginning. There is so much more that can be done with a tape measure.
@PawPawsWorkShop
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! That was only the beginning. There is so much more that can be done with a tape measure.
@drscottydawg
3 жыл бұрын
The Tape measure is a power tool, it has power return. The spring winds when manually pulled. Nice video by the way.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@999fieldsie
3 жыл бұрын
So glad I found this!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@rafa86ayon
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video, looking forward to see more
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@aklijamanjainag6889
3 жыл бұрын
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@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand what you are trying to say.
@edwinherrera4639
3 жыл бұрын
Great!!! Awesome Job..Very informative...
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@jpsholland
3 жыл бұрын
The most amazing feature of this tool is that it is always gone at the moment you need it.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
lol, so true
@martin54123
3 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop I have loads of tape measures to get around this problem, but they appear to have learnt the herding instinct from my pencils so all of them end up in the wrong place!
@mr.p9882
3 жыл бұрын
And funny thing is, you would have JUST used a minute ago...they walk over to a hiding spot and disappear!!! Mine do it all the time!!!
@discgolfillustrated2640
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool, I learned a lot, ty
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@kindlybutterfly
4 жыл бұрын
I’m a rookie on tape measurements. Thank u for this video....
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@LocTran-ee3qo
3 жыл бұрын
The curvature across the width of the tape protects the markings from getting worn off when the tape extends and retracts.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
You are correct plus the curve helps you to be able to extend the tape measure unassisted.
@vijayaravindh7710
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information man.......And clear view about the measuring tapes.......Thank you so much for the tips and ur hard work to show us about this.....
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help. You're welcome.
@kimberlythomas8366
3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful 👌 easy to follow.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@j.p.7708
5 жыл бұрын
X1.75 speed
@carriersignal
3 жыл бұрын
At the 2:00 mark when he is trying to explain why the end moves, he never actually explains why it needs to move a 1/16". Perhaps it is obvious to most of us, but it is that way to make up for the thickness of the end that catches on the wood. For completeness it should have been said. Great video though. Thank you.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@rbarrie4920
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe you didn't want to complicate things .....But what about the Calculator + or -
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
That's could be a video all on its own. Thanks
@slightlychaotic8988
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I never noticed the nail-hold on my tape measure before!
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Many people miss a lot of different features.
@19woodworks
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. You’re right, most people out there wouldn’t know about these features.
@PawPawsWorkShop
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@johncgonzales4338
3 жыл бұрын
Hay Raymond, I miss information on back of tape too. wonder why they took it off? We are old school.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure why it is not on all tape measures, but the information is very useful
@garykelly
3 жыл бұрын
I actually learned some things today. Who knew so much information could be packed in what I believed to be a convenient rolled up ruler? I see now that the tape measure is kind of like a Swiss Army knife of measuring. Great information. Thank you for the video!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome.
@chrisblum8691
3 жыл бұрын
Love this guy! Very good teacher- keeps it clear and simple. Thank you! Learned a lot today about tape measures I never knew before!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I really appreciate the compliment very much. I am very happy that it helped you.
@chrisbarrier6839
3 жыл бұрын
Are you going to show how all 10 tape measures show a different reading at one foot
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
That's actually a good idea as each tape measure is slightly different.
@michaell7877
3 жыл бұрын
I did hit the subscribe and bell. Very impressed how easy you made it. I appreciate how some of old farts can make contributions to our beloved hobby.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
lol, too bad that their are not more of us old farts to past the knowledge on the this younger generation
@thomasbarrois3207
5 жыл бұрын
great video
@PawPawsWorkShop
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@chocloditelensman
3 жыл бұрын
The real trick would have been on how to retract the tape without cutting up your knuckles or getting flipped in the face. Lol. Good video. This is stuff they should have taught in school. This guy is the Bob Ross of tape measurers ...
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
That's one that everyone learns the hard way after getting cut a few times. You're right that it should be taught in school.
@bengierodriguezrealestateb1967
3 жыл бұрын
Finally! Thank you for your intelligent way of explaining something few of us "normal" guys didn't know.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@sanmiguelterritoriodeldogo742
3 жыл бұрын
👋👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏Hello there! I am SOOOO grateful that I've come across your videos! Can you please be my PawPaw as well? Lucky kiddo, to have the opportunity to grow up, learning from not only a master of what seems to be every trade, but a master teacher as well. You sir, are definitely fulfilling a very important purpose by teaching all of the material the way you do. It's just second, (more like first lol,) nature for you to instruct, how you do, in a manner that is very well received by all trades! From newbie, to seasoned contractor, or engineer... I believe it would be hard to walk away from your videos, without learning a thing, or two, or 10!!! I'm REALLY VERY impressed!! So I'll be binge watching your videos all night now. I can't wait to go to work in the morning here, and WOW my hubby!! I've never been on the patreon site before, but I'll tell you what... I'm going there now! Thank you for the beyond valuable lessons!! Oh! And now I'm going to have to work Xtra hard, as my new goal is to get a nice set of machines, just like you have! Awesome... this is what the definition of value is.... Things may cost a certain price, but there's some experiences in life that show the true meaning of value. Have a good one!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind words. I appreciate it very much. I'm glad to be able to help so many.
@bobdoyle8929
3 жыл бұрын
I have found in the past, a carpenter's claw hammer shaft is usually 16" long. A quick way of marking out a dry wall, and without a measuring tape! I can't be the only person in the world where someone thought they needed the measuring tape more than me.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
That works well and the hammer is also used for the layout of the electrical boxes to establish the height above the floor
@THE-X-Force
3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I clicked on this figuring I probably wouldn't learn anything .. but I did! Thank you Paw Paw!! Subscribed. Did not know about the 3 1/2" thing on the back! lol .. I just completely feel in love with my tape measure all over again. We're planning a 2nd honeymoon. My baby even has all the ticks etc and instead of the 1, 2, 3, after the feet mark, it actually says '3 FT 5".. 7 FT 3", etc .. like you mention at 8:54 .. AND on the bottom half, instead of the everything is still divided up by 16th's of an inch, but the indicators go by 8ths .. instead of quarters (like it does on the top half) .. I didn't really notice / pay attention to any of this stuff lmao and as happy as I am right now .. I'm a little sad that I'm this happy over a tape measure! haha .. No metric though.. boo hoo.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing this story. You made my day. Thank you very much.
@mikejoyce3782
4 жыл бұрын
01:51 Inside vs outside. 02:58 Also to draw a circle. 04:50 AKA booming out. 13:10 Never knew that. If one is called 16" OC and 24" OC then what is that called? Will you talk about how to half.a.measure (AKA midpoint) using the tape? Make sure all of your tape measures measure the same. There are differences.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Every tape measure will be slightly different. If working on a project that requires precise measurements then use the same tape measure for the entire project. Avoid having multiple tape measures available. As far as the mid point, just fold the tape measure in half and read at the bend.
@judahsamaria5250
3 жыл бұрын
Why are tapes all yellow?
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Easy to read
@judahsamaria5250
3 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you...:)
@Eger118877
3 жыл бұрын
You're a damn good man, Paw Paw
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jiykhan
3 жыл бұрын
Very nicely explained. Thanks
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. I'm glad you liked it.
@kevinwells4888
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 63 and learned something today. Thanks!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You're welcome
@rodw
5 жыл бұрын
Very nicely done Paw Paw !! I did know most of them but a fresh reminder never hurts.😍😀I didn't know about the black diamond however, You said that it's mainly used to frame roof jojces? I'm going to be building my 1st workshop soon as I live in a mobile home without a garage. I can't even say that I'm a beginner, novice woodworker yet, since I haven't really built anything yet. I'm 64 and Thank God for having COMMON SENSE (not common) lol😍😀 My grandkids call me Papa, so I feel a kinship to ya. I look forward to seeing more of the series. and many more of your videos Thanks again for sharing your thoughts,talent and videos, Papa Rodney
@PawPawsWorkShop
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you so much.
@caddyjoint96
3 жыл бұрын
I watched this video only out of curiosity -- not thinking that I would learn anything. Heck, I was so wrong about that. Basically, the markings allow you to divide an 8-foot length into either 4, 5 or 6 equal pieces. His explanation of the end piece of a tape measure made me feel like and idiot for not knowing about it.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you learned something today. Thanks for watching
@juniormassiah1478
3 жыл бұрын
The one at the start i like knowing that makes the extra 1/16 check this one to know the half of your measurement take +he tip and put it to your measurement and see it in the fold
@octomo5564
3 жыл бұрын
Great video and very instructional
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Stllno
3 жыл бұрын
Will the US ever go metric? It’s a much better measuring system than imperial... we transitioned to the metric system when I was a kid in primary school.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
I do not know. Back in the 70's there was discussion but it died and never went into effect. I use both the metric and imperial systems.
@TheFARM2019
3 жыл бұрын
Theirs only two reasons why i can think of why metric measurements are better... 1 the tighter spacing giving for a little more accurate measuring... and 2 it makes small measurements sound bigger, so 3 inches becomes 7.5 centimeters
@user-rq3gr8pj8t
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheFARM2019 is it to do with more flexibility in dividing measurements. 10 can be divided equally by 1 /2/ 5/ 12 has more options 1/2/3/4/6/ I think paw paw is right its best to use both systems .
@TheFARM2019
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-rq3gr8pj8t sounds like you missed my point... i was making a small penis joke
@michroz
3 жыл бұрын
Really great, BUT... Why don't you in US once and forever switch finally to SI metric system, like the rest of the world?
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
I don't have an answer for that one. I wish that they would switch. I actually thought it was going to happen in the 70's. There was a lot a talk at that time, but nothing happened.
@mojalefapitso9377
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the lesson but in my country we use a different metric system (mini metres and metres) I wish you could've included another tape measure with a different metric system for the sake of people out of the US.... Great content though I'm definitely subscring
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I can't even find a tape measure here in the states that in mm. I was not aware of another mini metres system
@shawncampbell6097
4 жыл бұрын
I have a correction for you, the 2' on center is mostly used for roof trusses, the 19-3/16" is for I-joist layout for floor joists depending on the I-joist size and span.
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. You will also find 2' oc for interior non weight bearing walls. I don't recommend it but it does happen.
@shawncampbell6097
4 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop , I see that in the Lowe's and Home Depot barn kits.
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
It's in some houses also.
@ronroberts947
3 жыл бұрын
The diamonds are technically at 19.2".
@jerryhill735
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for replying, what l tried to find out however is the markings on the tape, how are they so precise
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
It is printed on the metal strip first. The machines are very accurate, however, you can find slight variations from one tape to another. That is why it is a good idea to use only one tape when measurements are critical.
@ericthered1097
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have very little experience with tools and very little knowledge. Your friendly and inviting.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@judithciolino8209
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 77 yrs. Young! Thankfully I came across your videos, my husband passed away last year.I really never had to measure anything except my way,which was a tourture for me !! Now I know the correct way many thanks
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thank you very much. I am sorry for your loss. I can't imagine losing a spouse.
@friedlogic
3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna go and re-measure everything right now! Thanks Paw '-)
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Wait until I throw a laser in the mix.
@eduardoguerrerofreddy9387
2 жыл бұрын
I simple loved it, thank you very much, I learned a lot in some few minutes 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@PawPawsWorkShop
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@LaydeeLia
4 жыл бұрын
I'm still really confused as to *why* the tip has that 1/16" movement. Why does there need to be 1/16" difference between pushing or pulling the tip??
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
The metal tip is 1/16" thick. It is a matter of measuring on the inside vs the outside
@LaydeeLia
4 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop Ahhh, yes, *now* I understand! Thank you!
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
Great
@Prospero625
3 жыл бұрын
That's to compensate the thickness of the hook.
@Magnum-lo1te
3 жыл бұрын
It will give u the same measurement whether you hook the tape measure or push it up against the object you're measuring
@trailerkeller6760
3 жыл бұрын
Trying to learn a new hobby!!!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Learn all you can.
@vladcepes4718
3 жыл бұрын
How much is 1 millimeter, two thirds of five eights of a quarter of an inch. Ridiculous aye?
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, the system is a little crazy.
@perfectopadillajr3452
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Im an enge and do not know some of those you shared. Thanks
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
These are not the kind of things generally taught in schools. You're very welcome. Thanks for the comment.
@Prospero625
3 жыл бұрын
Layout is made so it makes it easy where lumber should be. The thing that layout is important is because of the strength of the lumber you use. The smaller the lumber the weaker it is. And because it's weaker you make them closer to each other to satisfy your load capacity. Engineers do the calculations for those strength of lumber. It's calculated by how much is the allowed bending of the lumber.. Any of those mention marks are essential for layout that really works on the strength of the structure.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Well said
@montiliviomonty411
3 жыл бұрын
That’s why I hire a handyman !
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
lol
@ryang1108
3 жыл бұрын
Why does it seam like all tape measures are left handed. The body of the tape is in your right hand when it’s stretched out and for the numbers to be read right side up. I find it awkward to make a pencil line with my left hand. Seams like they should be made the opposite way. Explain your thoughts on this to me if it makes any sense to you. I’m right handed.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
I have explained this in the comments but I will try again. People read from left to right therefore if you grab the tape measure in your right hand and hook it on the object on the left side and pull out the tape you will be reading correctly and right side up. Yes, it is more difficult to mark it if you are right handed but as a child I learned to use the tools both left and righthanded. My Father was lefthanded and he taught me to use the tools lefthanded and also righthanded.
@douglaseller4232
4 жыл бұрын
Great video and one that EVERYONE should watch and utilize. Thank you kind sir
@PawPawsWorkShop
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. You are right. I have seen too many people over the years not know how to read a tape measure.
@UnivegaSuperSport
2 жыл бұрын
Question. On many tapes there's a small semicircle notch cut into the bottom of the hook. What is the function of this? I'm guessing it's so the hook is less likely to kick out when using a nail and the slot to draw an arc?
@PawPawsWorkShop
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is to hook on a nail so that it will hold in place and yes it helps if you are making an arc
@a.vpornela9570
3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@bobvisser8689
3 жыл бұрын
ONE IMPORTANT POINT I NEGLECTED WHILE RETRACTING THE BLADE ALWAYS HOLD THE POINTER FINGER UNDER THE BLADE TO CUSHION THE HOOK FOM SLAMMING INTO THE CASE FOR OBVIOUS REASONS
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
ok, thanks
@edwinrecinos4478
3 жыл бұрын
Tks in Guatemala we use a meter but only see symbols numbers and no body explain how to use correctly so tks again for teaching clearly God blessing always
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@BJteBEAR
3 жыл бұрын
Tq. Really good info !
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@lonnhoffman6865
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great information
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@norcal8718
3 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing!! Thank you for your video your time is much appreciated 👍🏻 One can never have enough knowledge!!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much.
@zaggaona
3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff man! I now see that as an electrician...the tape measurer was not made with me in mind lol
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
lol
@shandorszentkuti6330
3 жыл бұрын
As an apprentice we were shown to measure between two walls by measuring 10” off of one wall (or 100” on a long wall) and marking it, then measure from the other wall to the line and add. It is easier than using the length of the tape measure trick on longer distances, mostly because adding 74&7/8” and 3&1/2” is slower than adding 10” and 68&3/8”.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Great tip, thanks
@hifinsword
3 жыл бұрын
I found your last tip the most interesting. I never realized what the 9-3/16" black triangle was used for. And it turns out the 8' length also has 4, 5 or 6 equal sections depending on which interval you're using, the 24" is 4, the 16" is 5 and the 19-3/16ths is 6. So cool! Thanks.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Glad that it helped you
@bobvisser8689
3 жыл бұрын
16" CENTERS HAVE 6 VOIDS 5 EQUAL AT 14-1/2" WITH 1 VOID WERE YOUR LAYOUT STARTED IS 3/4" SHORTER AT 13-3/4" If USEING 2X DIMENSIONAL LUMBER WITCH IS 1-12"THICK 19.2 TRUSS JOIST COME WITH UPPER AND LOWER WEBBS FROM 1-3/8" UP TO 3-1/2" AND UP TO 90' LONG STANDARD LENGTH OF A FLAT CAR OR AS LONG AS U WANT IF U GOT LOTS OF $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
@davidreynolds3278
3 жыл бұрын
Great information. I've heard of people thinking their TM was defective, would hammer the rivets tight..not knowing it moves the exact thickness of the end tab. Thank you for the illustration about wall stud and rafter spacing. Another item to discuss....some TM have information on the backside... conversion charts and such. Again, great job.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Yes, you are correct.
@Jorgex32
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic explanation. Thank you very much.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@ede-armond476
3 жыл бұрын
So crazy that we in the USA use the out-dated INCHES-FEET-YARDS system BASED ON FOURS that the BRITISH invented. The BRITISH and the rest of the technically advanced world use the MUCH SMARTER 10-based METRIC SYSTEM.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is hard to believe
@jaimezerrata8491
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paw Paw. I learned a few thing I didn't know about the tape measure. Merry Christmas and God Bless!
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
@dunyaemusic
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing,it was very helpful.🙏🙏
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ltmcolen
3 жыл бұрын
So I live in Europe, Bought a Stanley 8m tape measure and I noticed that for the first time. Problem is: it says 3 1/8" so my table is 20 cm 3 1/8"
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
That seems strange. Why would the two systems be mixed together?
@ltmcolen
3 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop good question, I suppose the mold for the body is universal and these numbers are embossed in the plastic. It does make it more complicated though
@tomsacadden
3 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention blank tape measures, I find them invaluable when measuring tile cuts, as no wall or floor is ever perfectly square.
@donniebrown2896
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a retired tile contractor of over 30 years. In all those years I've found only one room that had 90 degree corners. After I got my "working lines" laid I put my tape measure away. Nothing worse in my opinion than getting "mud" on a good tape. Many many tricks of the trade that my customers tried to copy, would ask questions, watch, but I would always leave some little important detail out. Lol I wasn't dumb, customer would bring me in to do a small job and then they would do the bigger more expensive job themselves.
@PawPawsWorkShop
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@donniebrown2896
3 жыл бұрын
@@PawPawsWorkShop I had developed a reputation for being a victim of having OCD. Many times my new builder customers were shocked that I actually cleaned up my job each day before I left.
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