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Utilize the Hook Slot

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Identify the small slot or opening on the end hook of the tape measure. This slot is designed to catch onto the head of a nail or screw. This feature is particularly useful when working alone, allowing you to secure the tape measure at one end while you extend it to take a measurement at the other end, preventing it from slipping.

Goal: Learn to use the slot on the hook for solo measurements.

Tools and materials

  • Nail or Screw — To demonstrate how the hook slot can latch onto it
  • Tape Measure Milwaukee — Demonstrating the hook slot

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And if you ever thought this thing was loose, it's actually supposed to move. Pull from the outside edge and it slides out, or push against something and it slides in. That movement accounts for the thickness of the hook, so zero always stays zero. And this slot right there, it helps you grab a nail or a screw when you're working alone. And how far your tape can extend without folding? Well, that's called stand out. Turns out that there's a lot more hiding in a tape measure than just measurements. Anyways, it's Friday night and I got stuff to do. I'll catch you

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