Static field route #396

What do I do when using tape measure hook wrong on inside dimension?

Tools, Fasteners, Hardware & Material HandlingTools / hardware starter — verify approved material and method

Use the tape hook correctly for inside vs outside dimensions and verify critical measurements before cutting.

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Field checklist

Check whether the hook is pushed or pulled.
Read the tape from the correct side.
Mark the cut clearly.
Repeat the number out loud if someone is cutting.
Have critical cuts checked.

Ask foreman

Is this inside or outside dimension, and can you verify the cut mark?

Do not

Do not ignore hook play or cut from a measurement you are not sure about.

Why it matters

The tape hook is designed to move; using it wrong changes the number.

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