Tape Measure Hack / Trick
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2016
- Did a lot of renovations during the summer and one of the most frustrating experience was using the tape measure on a vertical wall, especially while on a ladder.
So I made a simple pencil holder that worked well, but had a few limitations, like the pencil was hard to be replaced or sharpened and also it needed a pointer for precise measurement.
In this video I'm making an improved version of it, from some scrap square tubing. It has all the features I needed, accurate pointer, release screw for the pencil and it can also use markers or metal scribers. 
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People often think that getting angry is a bad thing. I get cross with the way tape measures fall all over the place and spring back, but you have used your frustration to energise your creativity - Well Done !!!
Thank you!
Just made one, works great, for circles too I left the pointer thick as half a drywall screw so one edge of the pointer works this way and the other side of the pointer compensates for the screw thickness when making circles on the hook.
Loved watching this. My father and grandfather were always making their own tools, jigs, shop accessories, etc.... always be hand. Watching this reminded me of them and the creative design work they would undertake.
10/10 in every department! The idea, the crafting, the video. Brilliant!!
Brilliant .No yap,just good work clearly carried out.Well done.10/10.
Pure genius. I love the pencil line locator blade!
Great to see you back here with another innovative tip. Thanks for sharing
Love this video! what a neat little invention, well done.
Excellent Idea.... Now you need to get on Shark Tank, and mass produce millions of these little time savers.....
I'd buy at least one.
Love it! - Simple, homemade and clever.
Excellent job there. I may have to try this myself.
I always wanted my own little pencil jig. I will name him George and I will love him and pet him and squeeze him.
YETI LIVES MATTER !!!!
Heather Spoonheim. I love the reference, but I'm gonna name mine Bob. Maybe someday, in a gentler, better world, George and Bob can be friends... Lol
Fun fact: The yeti is based off of Lenny from "Of Mice and Men" who was large and strong but had the intellect of a child. He would often ask his only friend, George, to tell him about their pipe dream of a farm with lots of rabbits which Lenny would hold and pet. But Lenny had no understanding of his strength and the fragility of things and would have crushed and killed the bunnies like the Yeti almost does to Bugs.
So..... where's the "fun" in the "fact" ?
Ingenious! Thanks for showing us how you made it.
I like your style! Quick and dirty, but well executed!
Solid craftsmanship. Well done.
mate...hats off that a cool bit of problem solving and ingenuity, we'll done.
A very nifty idea, top marks !!!.
What a phenomenal idea! Makes you wonder why tape measures don't already have this feature built in.
Super cool! Great build. Cheers!👍🏽
Wow man, that is epic. What a top idea. Doing that straight away
That was so soothing to watch 👍🏼awesome
Brilliant idea and nice build
That's fantastic! great job.
A universal one of these will earn you some big bucks!
Top work my friend!
One of the best DIY video on RUclips that I ever seen. Does NOT depend on language skills and you "sped" up through the normally boring sections - hope you are inspired to do more like this one! - 5 STARS
Thank you Rick!
You're just like my son. Fabricate your own custom tools and jigs. That's one hell of a hacksaw blade! Impressed.
Smart man! Thanks for the neat idea!
Great idea. Cutting wit a hacksaw was on point mate
Great idea and nicely made.
What a brilliant idea, thanks so much for sharing. I must must must make one.
I did this. After watching your video. Worked out well.
What an excellent video. God bless your hands you really made a fine attachment there. Lovely to see such ingenuity and skilled work.
Brilliant!! I was actually really battling measuring while in a really awkward position just yesterday and that would have really helped.
This is a good one! You're a genius, and so you get a gold star... maybe two.
Lovin that pencil holder. Pure genius.
Thank you!
Good idea and nice work ! 👍
That was the sharpest hacksaw I have ever seen. Cut that like butter!
awesome idea my friend. good job!
You have some truly impressive hacksaw skills. I can't keep on a line to save my life.
Great idea, very nicely made 👍
Great job, well done.
I love that. Great idea. I subscribed!
Thanks for a Awesome video. I can see that your a well skilled "Craftsman" at his trade. I can see by the way you were able to cut a straight line with that "Hacksaw" Thanks again.
Brilliant idea !
That's freaking awesome!! thanks for sharing!
one word, awesome, another word genius. brilliant !
Very nice and innovative! Fastcap would buy this one up I'd bet!
Awesome idea!
Absolutely brilliant!
Wow that's a fun watch. There's nothing you can't do with an ingenious mind and crafty hands.
Great idea dude! Love the little view marker! :D
That is bloody well brilliant.
I've never seen such a sharp hacksaw blade.
That file is also extremely sharp.
I think the satisfaction comes from making something great that you cant lay your hands on easily!
Lot of hack(saw)ing there. Well done man, nice and clean!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant Buddy!!!
Thanks for sharing all your amazing work. You're an artist turning wood. Great thing about this idea is the ability to lock the tape on the measurement and still mark accurately when it's difficult to see the tape in situ (and one handed!). It may be possible to use several screws (like the one used at 3:56) to attach the guide to the edges of the case on the other side and keep the belt clip.
most ingenious! I'm enjoying your vids, thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Simple and perfectly executed.
Awesome. I may not make one. But I would most definitely buy one. ❤️❤️❤️
nice,AWSOME tutorial thanks dude,I wanna do it
Slick. Well done.
Bizzare thought about making one today after seeing the one they sell... Think yours came out way better than I could have done! 👊🏻
holy molly i wasn't expecting this level of skills! mind=blown!
I like it. What a great idea.
Simple, yet... BRILLIANT !!!
P.S. I do the same thing with my vernier calipers. 30+ yrs as a mechanic/shop-owner...
I normally dont comment on videos but i had to chime in. Its not exciting but its to the point n gives someone with basic skills to understand whats going on n make of their own. While i may not need it i may give it a shot in the future but it also gave me ideas for other mods. Thanks
Great invention !
that is awesome . well done bud
Great Video Keep Em coming!!!
Very nice build ! (Thumbs Up)
Ingenious, love it.
Excellent job! Going to do the same on mine, thanks for the great vid!
Thank you too, happy you found it useful!
That's a dang good idea. Never seen a metric tape measure before.
I like the idea of using a drill chuck in your hand to use on small taps. Thanks
Brilliant mate👍
You are doing gods work!
Cool idea!
Really practical, very useful. Thanks
so very very good, awesome idea.
Me encanto! excelente idea!
Most impressive!!! When you get to working on anything everybody get out of the way!!!
That is a great idea!
Brilliant idea
That's effing brilliant.
nicely done. The Talmeter tape measure have a marking blade of sorts built in. they last a lifetime too.
that's cool you should market that its a gem.
Good hacksaw skills and you are very fast at sanding.
that train whistle sounds like the one i hear in paul sellers videos! just subscribed. great video.
simple yet useful modification
that was awesome! such a good idea! every tape should have one🖒🖒🍻
GREAT JOB!!!!!
That was done nicely!! Love it! :)
Thanks Yuval!
cool, now we have to model that and 3D print it...
great mod man!
Pretty much the best tape measure hack
An awesome idea!
Damn dude, that's sweet!
Well done sir!
Dude that is AWESOME! great edit as well.
Thank you! You have a great channel, I subscribed!
Thanks!
Your tools are crazy sharp.
Yea, when it comes to hacksaws, it's worth to buy the good blades. A $5 blade can cut better and last you longer than a few packs of cheap chinese ones. This particular one is Pilana brand, not sure if it's available worldwide.