DIYTried-and-true tip

Use the serrated edge of the tape hook as a scribe

Scribe a line without a pencil using the serrated edge on the hook of some tape measures.

Time
⏱ 1 min
Difficulty
◆ easy

What you need

  • Tape measure with a serrated hook

How to do it

  1. Check whether your hook has a serrated edge.
  2. Set the hook against the edge of the workpiece and scribe the line with the serrated edge.

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