2007-11-02 05:03:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The sliding tip allows correct measure for both inside and outside measurements.
2007-11-02 07:24:08 · answer #1 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new tape measure tip moves the thickness of the tip. This allows a more accurate measure when hooked or butted.
2007-11-02 06:27:40 · answer #2 · answered by rico3151 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It moves it's own thickness to be accurate for both inside and outside measurements.
2007-11-02 06:13:21 · answer #3 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To allow for the thickness of the edge that hooks over what you are measuring .
2007-11-02 05:08:04 · answer #4 · answered by barney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you use the tape in such a way that you are putting it up against something the "movement allows for the difference as opposed to when you hook it over the edge of an item.
2007-11-02 05:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by Jon F 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
to allow for the thickness of the lip
2007-11-02 22:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by bbh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you moved it!
2007-11-02 05:11:39 · answer #7 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋