The Best Measuring Tape Tips, According to Professionals

or even understated.

Don’t Worry About the Belt Clip

Belt clips are handy if your tape is the only thing you’re carrying. But if you wear a tool belt, the clip quickly becomes more of a nuisance.

 

Many professionals simply unscrew the clip when they get a new tape. A clipless tape slips smoothly in and out of a tool belt.

The Hook Is Supposed to Be Sloppy

You may have heard of people hammering the hook rivets to tighten them—but that’s actually a bad idea.

The hook needs to

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