My concrete guy had been complaining about his bulky and heavy, cranky  
tape measure forever. So when we did he last pour, I told him I'd get  
him a good one if he dumped the cruddy one into the concrete.

So: this morning I looked at the dozens at the local building supply  
place. All of them were grossly oversized (what's with that? I've seen  
the measuring tape fidget riff that goes along with standing around  
talking about The Work but really, I would appreciate tips!).

I know that some of you will amuse us all talking about that but  
really: who makes a good, sturdy, compact (25-30ft) tape that can  
handle getting messed up in the wet and stuff of concrete work. Please  
give me your ideas.

Thanks!
--Mary

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Mary Tegel
hands on impresario
intern in architecture
Tegel Design + Planning
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