The tape measure is the must have tool that you will probably end up using the most out of any tool in your weekend warrior kit. It is also a tricky tool to get familiar with because you are using fractions to calculate your measurements. A good tip if you are not familiar with calculating measurements is buying a tape that has them printed on it.
Understanding measurements is very important though and if you are using it allot I suggest studying up on it and getting really comfortable with it because the better you are with a tape measure the more accurate your cuts and finished product will be. You should have a tape measure that is 25 foot long, this will cover almost any project you will encounter. They range in price from under $10 up to $30 plus depending on how fancy you wanna go. My Favorite brand is Stanly, they make an affordable model for occasional use on the weekends to the "Fat Max" brand that is for the professional craftsman. What ever you end up going with make sure you are comfortable with using it and remember the old carpenter saying "Measure twice, cut once"
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