Tape Measure Question.

[JOdell]

I am sure you guys have heard them all. Well I got one for you. I have been playing with my little girl today and we we playing with my tape measure. She was counting the numbers as she pulled it out. I noticed a diamond shape on the tape every 19+ " What is it? I have no idea. -Jason

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

It's for laying out trusses, 5 per every 8 feet or every 19. 2 inches. See here for more information

 

[JOdell]

Thanks Tim. I have been using those things for 18 years and never saw them till today. This forum has a ABUNDANT about of smart. :-laf -Jason

 

[lmills]

yep used commonly in floor truss applications.

 

[DJW]

Trust me, if one cannot find the answers in TDR you won't find them anywhere on this, or any other Planet. (and that's the Truth)