How do I keep my tape measure from snapping and kinking on 20-foot spans?
1st YearHand Tools & SafetyYELLOW · Check First
Extend the tape along the floor or a flat surface first, or anchor the hook securely to a screw head or metal edge. * When measuring out in the open air, keep the tape slightly arched (crowned side up) to give the blade structural strength against gravity.
