tape measure blade curved, curve of tape measure blade, concave design of tape measure blade, marking material, EasyPoint ProTape, Learn How to Read and Choose a Tape Measure, copyright by Leon A. Frechette/C.R.S., Inc. In addition to strengthening the blade, the concave design also makes the tape easy to read when it is placed on a surface to be marked.

Once the blade's tip is secure and the blade is pulled to its proper measured location, tip the tape measure slightly towards yourself so the blade edge (nearest you) lays flat to the surface.

This little trick makes it easy to read the blade when you need to mark your material. Also do not fight with the tape measure's blade—let it lay flat naturally. Otherwise you could damage the blade.

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