Adrian wrote:
HI Tony

Toby wrote:
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?

Funny you should ask - but it does appear to be a magnet.....
though I can't for the life of me think what it's intended for....?

I have an Axminster tape with the same feature. Handy I suppose - as long
as there is something metallic for it to stick too.

I have found it handy for retrieving screws dropped whilst standing on a hop
up. Saves getting off & picking them up :-)


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk