Every woodworker has one. Every woodworker uses it every time they work on a project. And yet not everyone knows how to use it to its full advantage. Yes, we are talking of the lowly measuring tape.
Though measuring tapes come in all shapes and sizes, for the purpose of this article I am referring to retractable metal or fiberglass tape measures that have a hook (also called a tang) at the end.
A simple example can demonstrate almost every feature of the measuring tape. This example is the simple "L", where the vertical "I" is joined with the horizontal "_".
If you...