My 25' Stanley tape measure is about to be retired. There's a 1/4" tear in the tape around the 1" mark. I went to HD and was faced with a wall of tapes. As I tried them out, none suited me. I have a right handed tape, but in use, I generally hook the end to the right side of the board as I face it, pull the tape to the left, and use my writing hand (right) to mark my cut.
I've got to admit, though, that I'm partly ambidextrous. I write right (but can write backwards, but not forwards with my left), I saw with my left hand, and hammer with my left (unless the right side has better access).
Assuming most of you are rightys, how are you using your tapes? Hook it on the left side, pull it right, then switch hands so you can mark it with your right?
Any recommendations on lefty tapes?
Paul
I've got to admit, though, that I'm partly ambidextrous. I write right (but can write backwards, but not forwards with my left), I saw with my left hand, and hammer with my left (unless the right side has better access).
Assuming most of you are rightys, how are you using your tapes? Hook it on the left side, pull it right, then switch hands so you can mark it with your right?
Any recommendations on lefty tapes?
Paul
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