The Reads Right Tape Measure

Hello, and thank you for checking out my Kickstarter page. This is the Reads Right Tape Measure, an improvement on a common tool that I believe everyone will love to use, especially trades-people!

As a carpenter, the tool I rely on the most is the tape measure. I got the idea from a table saw: table saws are often very accurate with their built-in measurement and magnification lens system. I got to thinking how great it would be if my tape measure was as accurate as the table saw that I was using. My product has turned out to be so much more than I hoped.

The Reads Right Tape Measure has several improvements over the traditional tape measure, while keeping true to being just a tape measure!

- Built For The Trades

The Reads Right Tape Measure is a strong tool that any DIY or trades-person will appreciate.

Trades-people who I believe will appreciate this product: carpenters, framers, finishers, cabinet makers & installers, flooring & stair installers, glaziers, tile setters, metal fabricators, plumbers, HVAC installers, blinds installers, roofers, gas fitters, boat builders and many others. Artists, designers, film industry workers, retirees, and DIY-ers, will also appreciate this product. Basically, anyone who needs accurate measurements in their work!

- 25' Blade (metric version coming soon)

The Reads Right Tape Measure has a 25 foot, 1-1/8" wide blade, giving you over 10' of standout. Using the cross-hair on the magnification lens, a novice can be accurate down to 1/32", and a skilled trades person, when necessary can easily spit 64th's.

- Magnification Lens

At the push of a button the spring loaded lens, with a cross-hair, deploys over the blade, magnifying the measurement you are looking at.

- Lens Standoffs

On the underside of the lens are a pair of standoffs that are inline with the cross-hair. These can be used to stop the cross-hair and magnification lens against the material you are measuring to gain an accurate measurement, as well as guide you during scribes, arcs and circles.

- LED Light

Useful in no-light and low-light situations. The light illuminates the lens so you can see the cross-hair, magnification lens and blade. The batteries used to power the light are small, very common and very easy to replace.

- Two 2" Rear Measurement Pegs

Often, you need to make an accurate inside measurement. This is where the Reads Right Tape Measure shines! If there is something in the way, these fold-out measuring pegs can help! From the cross-hair on the lens to the tip of the peg is 7". See the video for a detailed demonstration.

- Pencil Sharpener

To be accurate, you need a sharp pencil! I've added a discreet pencil sharpener hidden behind the rear left peg. Its easy to access and easy to replace.

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I have been working on this project for over ten years. My first prototype was hand carved. What I bring to you is my eighth generation, using modern design software and 3-D prototyping techniques. With each new prototype, I have only received positive feedback and encouragement. The carpenters I work with are getting excited to be able to use my tape measure. This tape measure has been built using the feedback I have received through multiple merchants and many carpenters over the years.

I have manufacturers ready to go once this project is funded. I have traditional vendors and merchants interested as well.

Simply put, I created a tape measure that helps you measure better than ever.

Nothing would make me more proud than to see this product being used in the workplace!

Thank you!

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I want to say a special thank you to some of the people who have been an incredible help to me as I've developed the Reads Right Tape Measure.

- Matthew Hunsburger, Owner of Matte Black Design.

- Stopher Christensen, Owner Tensen Design.

- Ray Patry, Owner of Accounting Professionals.

- Adrian Jorgensen of Cameron IP.

- Jordan G. P., for filming, editing, and helping develop my Kickstarter campaign.