Diamonds On A Tape Measure Used For measuring roof rafters and floor joists
Uncover the mystery of the black diamonds on your tape measure with our informative short video. Have you ever noticed those little black diamonds and wondered their purpose? They are crucial in building a house, representing standardized spacing for beams, studs, floor joists, rafters, shingles, and more.
For instance, a rafter, designed to support the roof, can be spaced a bit farther apart than wall studs. Reading a tape measure becomes much quicker when you utilize the black diamonds instead of measuring the 19 3/16 inches (plus a tiny bit more) for each rafter.
While some may call these hacks or tips and tricks, we consider it essential knowledge for understanding your measuring tools and enhancing your woodworking skills.
This video will prove invaluable whether you're undertaking home improvements or replacing roof rafters. If you're interested in more videos featuring tape measure tricks or general tips and tricks, let us know in the comments.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 - Start
00:13 - Black diamond on a tape measure
00:28 - Diamonds every 19 3/16"
00:44 - One-Foot Marker on a tape measure
00:50 - Red 16 Inch marker on a tape measure
01:14 - Floor Joists
02:10 - 8' Diamond Mark on Tape Measure
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