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
- Check whether your hook has a serrated edge.
- Set the hook against the edge of the workpiece and scribe the line with the serrated edge.
Sources
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- airtasker.com (opens in a new tab)
the serrated edge of the metal hook on the end of a tape measure (not all have them, so check)





