Ever Wonder About That Little Metal Bit at the End of a Tape Measure?
If you’re not particularly handy, this will probably blow your mind. The little metal bit at the end of a tape measure can be incredibly useful.
If it’s serrated, it’s really useful when putting up drywall. The edge lets you easily score softer surfaces. While the bit slightly often moves back and forth, it is actually compensation for the width of the metal hook and it pushes in if you are measuring an inner surface while pulling out if you’re measuring an outside surface. The bit stops the slight width to throw off the measurement while moving the exact width of the metal hook, usually 1/16th of an inch.