The common thread is the use of tape measures for the elements of the aptly named turnstile antenna, a tried and true material for lightweight, foldable antennas that amateur radio enthusiasts ...

The easiest tape measure to read has standard scales on both sides of the tape, with no metric marks. A good example is the builder's perennial favorite, the Stanley PowerLock. The 25-foot version ...

The most common type of tape measure is available in 16 or 25-foot versions. It often has a metal blade, a locking mechanism, ...

Our testers have been side-to-side testing numerous tape measures for seven years, getting hands on more than 50 options in the market. For this review, we purchased 10 of the top-rated models to ...

You may have noticed the metal hook at the end of the tape measure but not know exactly what is called or its purpose. The hook is known as a ‘blade stop,’ and its primary use is to hold the blade in ...

Getting the two together, as with this field-portable antenna made from a tape measure, is a double win in any ham’s book. For [Paul (OM0ET)], this build seems motivated mainly by the ...

Creative vector illustration of tape measure, measuring tool,... Creative vector illustration of tape measure, measuring tool, ruler, meter isolated on transparent background. Art design roulette ...

Black diamonds seem to show up at irregular intervals along the face of a tape measure. However, these symbols actually denote the spacing for a standard truss joist layout, with black diamonds ...

Creative vector illustration of tape measure, measuring tool,... Creative vector illustration of tape measure, measuring tool, ruler, meter isolated on transparent background. Art design roulette ...

This 25-foot metal tape measure is divided to 1/16". The first 3" of the tape has broken off, and white cloth tape is wrapped around the broken end. At 6" the back of the tape is marked: LUFKIN. A ...