Scratch Pad Tape

Do you ever forget a tape measurement you just took? Here’s a trick I’ve been using for over 40 years to avoid that problem. Attach a piece of white vinyl or plastic laminate to the side of your tape measure with hot glue or silicone caulk to create a scratch pad that goes wherever your tape does. Pencil notes rub off easily for the next measurement.

– Larry Stephenson
Rockford, Ohio