Spent 6 hours on a concrete foundation layout before I realized my measuring tape was stretched

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Yeah that's a classic mistake (stretched tapes are sneaky little liars). Best fix is to check against a new tape or a known standard length like a 4x8 sheet of plywood before you get too deep. Dollar store tapes are especially bad for this so always test them first.

noah_chen173d ago

Nah man, dollar store tapes are a total gamble. Had one that was off by a solid quarter inch over six feet. Ruined a whole shelf project before I figured it out. Always test em against a known straight edge or a piece of plywood. Cheap is fine but check your tools first.