I apologize for any confusion I may have caused by mixing up cups and pints.
@craigmooring20915 жыл бұрын
I was just going to say that if you were running a bar I'd be careful about ordering a (16 oz.) cuppa joe or an (8 oz.) pint of ale. 😂
@txtoolcrib5 жыл бұрын
Craig Mooring Yeah. I made a little boo-boo there.
@raymondwilliams26094 жыл бұрын
Thanks for helping me out with that, Ben. Imperial always confused me so I've always used metric, and being Dyslexic/Dyspraxic doesn't help either! If only we'd have had Teachers like you at school here in the UK! 😊🤗❤️
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome, glad I could help.
@AaronWanamaker913 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this, I think my tapes are the Stanley 30”. I just want to double check, to make sure I understand what you said. The red numbers are feet increments?
@torimondragon9429 Жыл бұрын
You taught me more in 12 minutes than i ever learned in 10 years of school
@txtoolcrib Жыл бұрын
Really good to know it was helpful.
@charlesjohnson1131 Жыл бұрын
When a person can read a tape measure they are well educated. it's great knowledge.😅
@gcgopro69124 ай бұрын
Ben you have a gift for clear explanation and a pleasure to listen to and thanks for not using any music!!
@rileyramone6231 Жыл бұрын
I'm only 90 seconds in, and I'm biased because I'm Australian, but honestly the metric system just seems so superior. I don't need to watch a video on how to use a metric tape, I just need to count to 10. I'll still watch to the end and try and learn something.
@bobburro36423 ай бұрын
You have a radio quality voice. I could listen to you all day. You are so clear and easy to follow.
@watchncarry95935 жыл бұрын
Great video. One thing I appreciate about your videos is that you make no judgements or assumptions when explaining something. It makes all skill levels feel welcome, and teaches us something interesting.
@txtoolcrib5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I lost my uncle a few years ago, my greatest teacher. It occurred to me not long after he passed away, that not everyone had a family member to learn from like I did. I decided recently that KZbin gives us an incredible platform to help impart knowledge to those who are seeking it out. Hopefully I can help others to learn some of the things that I have learned in my life. I hope to make many more videos like this one on various subjects.
@watchncarry95935 жыл бұрын
@@txtoolcrib sorry for your loss, but what a great inspiration. Im sure he's happy your passing that on to others.
@tina87963 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. You have the knack for teaching. Sadly, a lot of smart teachers simply don't know how to teach material or be relatable. I think a lot of math would be very simple if it were taught the right way. I think that's why a lot of people get frustrated with math; bad instructors / teachers. Thank you so much ! I enjoyed this and learned a lot. Some of the videos on here left me in the dark. Dr. Dixon also does a great tape measure video. Some people need it broken down into the simplest of terms. God Bless you !
@txtoolcrib3 жыл бұрын
That's very kind. Thank you.
@cesaraugustop3 жыл бұрын
The best video about reading tapes. Thanks a lot, my best regards from Toronto!
@txtoolcrib3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@frankcastle72992 жыл бұрын
By far the best tutorial on KZbin 👍 Thanks brother
@gowharaman71042 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ben, I finally learnt how to read a tape measure correctly. May god bless you.
@bestherc19513 жыл бұрын
Love it!!! Now I understand how to measure and don't make mistakes in my projects.
@txtoolcrib3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help.
@angeloalvarez55203 күн бұрын
Do you have to add, multiply, subtract and divide fractions like the internet claims?
@lattethehotcup66523 жыл бұрын
this guy is really good, I cant understand for the life of me why he does not have more views
@txtoolcrib3 жыл бұрын
Well thank you, I appreciate that.
@GabeMacDonnell5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this- i played it for some coworkers so we're all on the same page. You explained it much more clearly than I've been able to. I once visited a workshop exclusively using metric. I think it eliminates a lot of potential miscommunication. And I say that as a guy who's still gotta look at a conversion chart 1x a week.
@txtoolcrib5 жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear, I hoped it helped. I worked in a Case shop once building skid steers. All they used was metric. That what my crash course into the metric system on the job. It seems like these days we use both on a fairly regular basis. Although since I left manufacturing, we use the imperial system much more.
@TheGamingExposure2 жыл бұрын
I have struggled for a while on tape measure readings. I have gotten better at it. I seriously was only taught in maybe 4th or 5th grade? On how to read and use a ruler…. That was the last time in standard schooling when I interacted with reading a rule, scale, or tape. (Because let’s face it our schooling system is garbage, shop class was taken away the year I would have been able to be in it)
@nancymunoz94628 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking your time in making this video with such detail and patience.
@bradslone2409 Жыл бұрын
I've always had a hard time remembering how to read a tape measure accurately and I'm 33. I've tried to ask people and of course i get laughed at. Thank you for doint this for people like me.
@teaparty67373 жыл бұрын
I understood this way better and faster than others. Thanks
@txtoolcrib3 жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome.
@abdullahshams26492 ай бұрын
Thank you for refreshing my memory
@sobotalksfreedom609410 ай бұрын
This vide me was very very helpful, thank you so much for taking time out of your day to make it🙏🏾
@nijaipage45024 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your patience. You've been so helpful
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
No problem, glad I could help.
@blackumbrella66 Жыл бұрын
This is so awesome! So simple, I've was never really taught properly until now! Thank you!
@kevinanthony137310 ай бұрын
nice! very well explaine. I have a big job interview tomorrow and I got asked if I knew how to measure, I said course I do! little that they know that I just learned how to measure in just one of your videos. thank you buddy🙏🤙
@jimmysegovia26882 жыл бұрын
awesome thank you for sharing that very well explained.
@danielgonzalezd.43437 ай бұрын
Thank you man. I finally understand how measurements work. 😊 Thabk you sir.
@BluestedSRT44 жыл бұрын
I am the only person I know that EDC pocket carries a tape measure, it's a 10' Stanley PowerLock model 33-115. (you should review it, its a great little tape with a diameter scale on the back as well). The only thing I would've added to this lesson would be converting those fractions to decimals for entering into programs and calculators, you'd be surprised how many don't understand how to. Again, great tutorial.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
I don’t think I’ve heard of that tape. Is is flat or curved? I am assuming flat if it has diameter measurement capability.
@BluestedSRT44 жыл бұрын
@@txtoolcrib Yes flat. The steel tape is a 1/4" wide. It has 32nds markings to 12" and has the Stanley powerlock. The case is almost 3/8" thick, perfect for pocket carry. I buy them by the dozen for the shop because the tip is a weak point and will break in about 8-12 months after daily usage.
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
BluestedSRT4 I’ll check it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
@felipemanohiphop Жыл бұрын
Great video man! I like the tips and explanation. Appreciate it.
@olgajimenez37133 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rhoward1343 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this. 🙏🏾
@txtoolcrib3 жыл бұрын
I hope it was helpful.
@lonteriayospearman Жыл бұрын
Thanks this video I’m in a pre-apprentice program for carpentry.
@mihreteabgebremedhen51992 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kimmoybaptiste7144 Жыл бұрын
Very informative
@painNDgainz Жыл бұрын
That was very helpful and now I understand it
@2DJeff_3DPrinting Жыл бұрын
Ohhh, I am SOOOO sharing this link on FB!!! As a PSA, so as not to call out Anyone by name and hurt Anyone's feelings! 🤢🤮😂🤣😂🤣 Thanks for posting this! ;)
@pistolwhipped7714 Жыл бұрын
you know, if the algebra was left out, and no one was trying to go to the lowest common denominator, the ruler was too damn easy for anyone to read, instead we turned it into an math quiz. which i feel is BS, since you have to convert it all back to 1/16, or 1/32 to add or subtract. so read it as it is, 2/16 not 1/8 so easy the correct way. Why not change the 1/16, and 3/16 to something else dont it sound strange to you reading it, 1/16 ,, 1/8, 3/16 , humm what happend to 2/16
@matthewwoods6318 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Encouragement!
@supremecourt103 Жыл бұрын
I used to do in mm, never had a chance in inches, now learned it in fraction.
@chris3233ify4 жыл бұрын
Can you pleas do a video about adding those number from the tap?
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
I will try to do that.
@Haitianlove228 ай бұрын
Thank you
@photo0ver Жыл бұрын
I just started working in blinds cutting. How do I divide the inches I measured in half?
@craigmooring20915 жыл бұрын
It is so sad a commentary on our public education system that you have to make this video. I commend you on a (patient) job well done.
@txtoolcrib5 жыл бұрын
It seems like every year they teach less and less. When I found out that they stopped teaching handwriting in public schools, I was literally speechless.
@frankcastle72992 жыл бұрын
Our public school systems really are a joke. I look back at when i was in school and feel cheated. It’s like they are trying to keep the population as dumb as they can. It’s really disheartening. They couldn’t even teach me how to read a tape measure properly. I feel like these kids after 5th grade need to pick 5 jobs they can see their self doing in the future and learn skills based on the jobs they picked. I’m out of school now and I feel so unprepared for the real world
@annetteburcham5169 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! :)
@spartamenes72764 жыл бұрын
Thank you,you are so helpfull👍
@txtoolcrib4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@Poppasgottabrandnewbagofcrack Жыл бұрын
Math has always been intimidating for me
@alfredocantu4554 Жыл бұрын
COOL 😎 THANKS
@212bigt Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@txtoolcrib Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Elsadath Жыл бұрын
Melhor explicação eu nunca havia visto ❤
@docnez8562 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏽
@gfsfyfy4267 ай бұрын
@ChargedPulsar Жыл бұрын
Stop with imperial, start with meter. Problem solved.
@citohomes5 ай бұрын
❤
@RandomGuyWithTie5 жыл бұрын
Really well explained video. But boy is the imperial system a mess haha. I'm in the UK where we've largely converted to metric though a lot of the older folks still use imperial so it's useful to at least have a basic understanding of both. The education system here doesn't really touch on feet and inches anymore so I've noticed a lot of struggle with younger guys checking out after your basic full/half/quarter inch. The faces people pull when bringing up 32nds of inches is always kind of funny.
@txtoolcrib5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. More and more we are using the metric system in the USA as well. I actually learned both in school, though I’m not sure how much of the metric system they teach in our schools today. A lot of manufacturers that sell internationally use the metric system in fabrication here as well. I don’t know if we’ll ever completely convert over, maybe someday.
@forgetyourlife5 жыл бұрын
TX Tool Crib Do you remember being told in school the the USA was going to switch to metric all together? yeah that was about 1979-80 ha ha
@txtoolcrib5 жыл бұрын
That was just a tad before my time in school. I do remember my grandfather talking about it though when I was about four years old.
@forgetyourlife5 жыл бұрын
TX Tool Crib suddenly at 45 i feel old 😀
@txtoolcrib5 жыл бұрын
forgetyourlife Don’t feel too bad, I’m right behind you. My wife, who is less than one year younger than I am, calls me the old one.
@rsgglo6362 Жыл бұрын
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@everythingvideos24 Жыл бұрын
I think remembering the fractions are harder than learning to read a tape measure
@slanderrock Жыл бұрын
I got a good idea how to read a tape ....go to school