Accuracy is important in carpentry. For framing projects, reading to the closest 1/8-in. will do, but for cabinet or trim projects, you’ll need more precision. Cheap tapes are made of flimsy plastic ...

A black and yellow tape measure is coiled, displaying "STANLEY FATMAX 25'" prominently, designed for measuring lengths in construction or DIY projects. Accuracy is important in carpentry. For framing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manuta/Getty Images A black and yellow tape measure is coiled, displaying "STANLEY FATMAX 25'" prominently, designed for measuring ...