Here's the Tape Measure You Want for Really Big Measuring Jobs

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The Perfect Tape Measurer for Big Projects


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Even on a sprawling DIY project, tiny details can be crucial. One miscalculation can send your pergola crooked. A good tape measurer can help solidify matters, but the standard issue ones can't reach far enough to tally the hundreds of feet you might need for, say, laying out a building design. And not all longer tapes are created equal. Here, the Essential Craftsman lays down the tape to find the best.

Spencer Logging Tape (which you can find here) may be more expensive than the tape you could buy at a CVS, but if you're working on a serious layout, you'll find it has many advantages. There's the transparent length of it (50 feet, and it also comes in 100). There's no need for winding, and it won't stretch out. It's a strong endorsement for a strong product, a perfect accessory for that deck you're building or swing set.

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