Vintage vs. Modern Tools
See how tool materials and designs have changed over the years as experts compare tape measures, squares, bevels and more.
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Tape Measures
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Fifty years ago, a tape measure was made of cloth and had to be hand-wound. Now tape measures are made of steel and some even have a digital readout for the most accurate reading.
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