A tape measure is an important tool – both at home and in construction sites. This is one important instrument for engineers, carpenters and construction workers. Done manually, measuring a long distance becomes time consuming. And there was clamor for an auto tape measure to be used in construction sites. As different manufacturing companies have no other desire than to discover and introduce new inventions, the auto tape measure was offered in hardware and several do-it-yourself shops.
There are two major types of tape measure – the cloth and the retractable steel. The ones used in tailoring are cheaper as this is made of long cloth. This is used to take the measurement of the body of a person. A carpenter on the other hand utilizes it to determine the interior and exterior dimensions. Surveyors use a tape measure to determine points and property lines. The manual type is just appropriate with a tailor. But for a carpenter and surveyor, the automatic tape measure will give a great relief to the measuring function.
The first auto tape measure was introduced by Black & Decker, a manufacturing company that has established its name in the field of construction tools and devices. Coming from a trusted brand, the first auto tape measure is then received with uncompromising expectation to perform the function it has been designed for.
The auto tape measure allows you to measure with one hand, with the other hand doing other things such as writing, dialing, hammering or whatever the other hand needs to do. So, if your hand is holding something, this object on hand does not have to be disposed just to be able to measure. In other words, the auto tape measure can be given the tag line – measure with one hand. This auto tape comes handy when working on a tight space. You can just insert one hand with the tape measure and with it, the task can be undertaken, without the other hand in assistance.
The auto tape measure introduced by Black & Decker has an ergonomic design. The tape measure feels great in your hands. The tape can extend and retract with the use of one hand – just a push of the button. And this is done with ease. The four AAA batteries can make 100 extensions and retractions. The blade for measuring stands out over for 7 feet before the blade bends. The total length of the tape measure is 25 feet. List price is pegged at $36.26 but can be found at the bargain price of $10.99.
The auto tape measure is practical for use by construction workers. Even in normal households, shifting from a manual to an automatic tape measure is a sensible option for do-it-yourself tasks.