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

When using a measuring tape, avoid making a mistake by using the number on the housing, as it represents that case's length.

Since its creation in the United Kingdom almost 200 years ago, tape measures have become essential for measuring things for personal, professional, and even legal use (as long as they've been ...

245.0036% OFF$157.50 at Amazon $157.50 at Lowe's Pros: Cons: Despite the impressive range of this Leica laser, it still delivers measurements with 1/16th of an inch accuracy and up to 330 feet in ...

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 ...

The common thread is the use of tape measures for the elements of the aptly named turnstile antenna, a tried and true material for lightweight, foldable antennas that amateur radio enthusiasts ...

robot already uses a measuring-tape-based magnetic limb for climbing metal structures. ”We like to look for non-traditional, non-intuitive robot mechanisms," says Gravish. "The tape measure is ...

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 ...

If you want to try to figure out what’s going on for yourself, all you need is a pair of tape measures and a software defined radio (SDR), as [Tom Farnell] demonstrates. Tape measure antennas ...

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 ...