them; many carpenters haven’t either.
A Built-In Pickup Tool
Some tape measures come with magnetized hooks featuring tiny, powerful rare-earth magnets. This turns your tape hook into a handy grabber—a nice bonus at no extra cost.
A gentle note: If you carry your tape in a nail pouch, the magnet may attract a cluster of nails every time you pull it out. But for many users, it’s a helpful feature.
You’ll find magnetic hooks on tape measures from brands like Husky, Kobalt, Lufkin, and others.
Big Hooks Are Better
Oversized
