https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/74c1bb87-8073-4464-836d-7478fcecea6c Tape Measure Tips and Tricks | Plumbing 101 Think you know everything your tape measure can do? Think again. In this video, I break down the hidden features, markings, and tips that most people miss when using a tape measure. From nail slots and case measurements to the secret of black diamonds and red stud marks, this guide shows you how to use your tape like a pro. Whether you're on a jobsite, doing DIY projects, or just want to get better with tools—this one's for you. Download the Wakefield App ▶️ https://wakefield.app/ Join our FREE community ▶️ https://discord.gg/zu3KHudqAB Get More Calls, Close More Jobs —Without Lifting a Finger! ▶️ https://rogersmarketingmachine.com Get the BEST Leak Detection Equipment ▶️ https://www.leak-pro.com/ ▶️ My favorite equipment & tools on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/rogerwakefield ⏰ Chapters: How to Read a Tape Measure Correctly ▶️ 00:05 - 00:57 Clear Tape Demo & Basic Features ▶️ 00:57 - 02:33 Learning from a Labeled Tape ▶️ 02:33 - 03:29 Milwaukee Tape Features I Love ▶️ 03:29 - 04:53 Scale Markings & Blueprint Readability ▶️ 04:53 - 05:14 Nail Slot: What It’s For & How to Use It ▶️ 05:14 - 06:27 Inside/Outside Measuring & Sliding Hook ▶️ 06:27 - 07:32 Black Diamonds: Layout & Truss Marks ▶️ 07:32 - 08:51 Red Squares for Stud Layout ▶️ 08:51 - 09:27 Top Hook Function & Scribe Marks ▶️ 09:27 - 10:53 Case Measurement: Why It Matters ▶️ 10:53 - 12:16 How to Measure Inside Corners Accurately ▶️ 12:16 - 13:00 Laser Measuring Tools ▶️ 13:00 - 13:53 Closing Tips ▶️ 13:53 - 14:27 *NOTE: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at NO COST TO YOU. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support! Thanks for watching! I'm Roger Wakefield, The Expert Plumber, and welcome to my channel. On this channel, it's ALL about plumbing. We play games, we experiment, and we have FUN here, talking and learning about all things plumbing! Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:48:46 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/74c1bb87-8073-4464-836d-7478fcecea6c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.