Adrian wrote:
HI Folks

I bought myself a new tape measure the other day. It has the usual
‘sloppy rivet’ arrangement at the ‘hook’ end - but this one also has a
feature that I’d not seen before...

Is the metal protrusion on the left just a poorly-punched-out hole -
or is it there a reason ? (before I take a hammer to it!)

Unless it's got a really clever purpose, I'd imagine it's going to
affect 'inside' measurements....

http://www.inspired-glass.com/html/uk-diy.html

Thanks
Adrian

It isn't a magnet is it?