June 26th, 2009 @ 4:28 pm
Why Tape Measure Claws Move Around
Today a friend asked me a question that the folks at Stanley tell me they hear all the time: why does the claw — you know, the little catch at the end of your short tape measure — move back and forth? Is it just poorly attached? The short answer: no, the loose claw is no accident of manufacture. It’s loose on purpose. The longer answer lies after the jump.
via Toolmonger » Blog Archive » FYI: Why Tape Measure Claws Move Around.
I guess I never pondered it before but the answer shows they were pretty smart when they designed it that way.
One Response to “Why Tape Measure Claws Move Around”
I’ve used tape measures for years and never really thought of this. Awesome.
By Burns June 26th, 2009 at 7:40 pm