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How to Use Measurers & Markers Correctly

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Learn how to use a chalk line marker and tape measure for job-site construction or DIY home improvement projects in this free educational video series.

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Tags: home, improvement, diy, construction, line, marker, chalk, tape, measure

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Summary: Do-it-yourself home improvement and on-site building construction projects are often some of the most rewarding (and labor-intensive) jobs a person can tackle. Whether it's building a new deck, installing drywall, laying tile, putting in stud beams, cutting wood to spec or meeting building safety requirements, it’s almost impossible to get the job done without the right tools and equipment.

Some of the most important types of tools out there are for measuring and marking. It’s one thing to saw a board in half; it’s entirely another thing to know where to make the cut so that the wood actually fits in the place it’s designed to go. There’s a reason for the cliché “measure twice, cut once;” you often can’t go back and undo a mistake. And though tape measures aren’t necessarily the manliest of tools—they don’t whir or exert a large amount of torque—you won’t end up looking like a bumbling oaf if you take the time to learn how to use one.

In this free instructional video series on home and construction tools, learn tips on how to use a chalk line marker and a tape measure. One will allow you to mark a straight line across a variety of surfaces; the other will tell you where that line should go. Our expert will explain some of the basic features of both tools, as well as how to properly and effectively use them for any given project. And the best part is…you don’t even have to tell your wife that you learned it all on ExpertVillage.com!

About the Expert

Expert: Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Additionally he studied multiple trades at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He currently teaches multiple Industrial Technology classes at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.

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