6 New Measuring Tips for the DIY'er

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If you've seen all the other KZfaq videos on measuring then this will be different. 6 new tips to make your life easier, cut more accurately and save time as well.
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@johnm3413 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. . The ‘creeping cuts’ tip for using the mitre saw is gold. As a new mitre saw owner I’ve struggled to get accurate cuts. Cheers for that tip,

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@PrinceBarin77 2 жыл бұрын

This tip really helped me fit my skirting more accurately 👍

@dirkdingle7926 Жыл бұрын

Super I’m the person walking around the shop with a tape measure going into the garage now to measure me hand 👍

@peteryates308 Жыл бұрын

Really useful tips, thank you. Describing the final tip as "really handy" made me laugh out loud too!

@ProperDIY Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@timscanlanphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart. As a DIYer of over 40 years experience I'm always amazed by how much you know and how little I know ! Always learns loads from your videos. Keep 'em coming please. Huge thanks for sharing.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks - we are all still learning!

@andythompson554 Жыл бұрын

WoW! The first two and a half minutes I've learnt more about a tape measure that I have in a lifetime! Great!!!

@johnrhodes3350 2 жыл бұрын

That last tip was really handy

@kiwifruitpoo 2 жыл бұрын

I never regret watching your videos as I always learn something new. Could you do a video on tuning up a mitre saw for super accurate cuts please.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes - will do soon

@anneparker5378 4 ай бұрын

Well just found out the distance between my thumb and index finger is 6ins ( I'm only 5ft and petite!). As well as for DIY that will come in handy in my quilting and patchwork hobby, as well as for my gardening hobby when planting bulbs!! Thanks!

@Gerry2210 2 жыл бұрын

Some new and very useful tips there Stuart, thanks.

@stevejeffery4951 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my first house in 1985 and I’ve been a keen DIYer ever since. If only I could have seen this back then, I’m fairly sure I would have produced a lot les fire wood. All the tips are winners, but knowing the size of your hand is genius. Thank you. PS. Right thumb to ring finger…. 8” 😉

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one! I'm glad I've been useful

@laikatravels Жыл бұрын

Great tip with hand measure 👍

@waseemkhaliq933 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips especially measuring with your hands and the mitre saw tip

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@john6203 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. The mitre saw tip is ace. Thanks.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@ronaldperkins4222 7 ай бұрын

We were taught to use our finger measurements to accurately estimate the thickness of backfat on pork carcasses more than 50 years ago. Backfat thickness is a factor in determining the quality of the product.

@Lord-Panda2112 2 жыл бұрын

I'm hooked and now have a Friday alarm to check for new videos!! Love it.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

You really are putting the pressure on me now!

@Simon-kh2dd 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, thanks! Especially the mitre saw one.

@robinbiberger7805 2 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite DIY Man I like watching on KZfaq that is you PROPER DIY (Stuart Matthew’s) is the best 😀👍

@lisahodges8299 Жыл бұрын

Cutting fabric has many similarities. I was often asked by my partner to draw lines and patterns for him, he only checked my work twice. Birdy

@suhasbuddhisagar5798 2 жыл бұрын

Respected : Very very good for those who are accuracy conscious. Regards

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@granitebhoy830 2 жыл бұрын

What a guy! Great tips. Keep them coming 👍

@haydest 2 жыл бұрын

Very handy tips as always! I'm going to check out my tape measures today and only use one per project

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bogsdolics 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart great video , my dad always said measure twice cut once then force it to fit , keep up the good work ,G.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@herbertsimmelink8414 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips, thank you very much Sir. You are a PRO!!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@coppermine64 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Stuart. Especially the tip for sub base gauge marking.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem

@rob_in_stowmarket_uk 2 жыл бұрын

Having found myself without a tape when needing to measure something in a DIY Store I merely nip round to the ‘tape measure department’ and ‘borrow’ one - replacing it when I’ve finished… Works every time!👍

@Russ1007 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant knowledge Stuart 👏

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@BhindiBhaji888 2 жыл бұрын

Final tip was brilliant

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mac243877 2 жыл бұрын

Having just retired last year I’m reinventing myself as a diy woodworker your channel is great so many tips and well explained video’s, great stuff many thanks

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one - I'm glad you're enjoying it.

@michaelevans1658 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who used to hold a staff for a engineer ( those were the days ) I like the tip for a tape measure staff .

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I used to be the engineer!

@jonb8241 Жыл бұрын

Great set of Tips 👍

@R-gw4pz 2 жыл бұрын

Another really useful set of tips. After watching I checked all of my tapes against each other by measuring a straight piece of timber and comparing - two gave exactly the same measurement but the others were out - one 5mm longer because the slider had been bent inwards at some point! I have now tweaked them all to give exactly the same measurement so if I do inadvertently pick up a different one it should be ok. I’ll periodically check and reset if required.

@nathanwilson9945 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna take a few tips from this one. Good video 😁

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful

@lalitmorjaria1548 2 жыл бұрын

Stuart your tips and explanations are really useful and was not aware of quite a few of them and as an amature diy very helpful.Love your vlogs.👌👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them

@MrSmid888 2 жыл бұрын

All your tips are absolutely bob on. I cut 370 pieces of ply at 800mm by the time this video ended. 🤣 Times money “Really handy” 🖐🏻

@Daijonism 2 жыл бұрын

What fantastic information. Thing i didn't know. Thank you.

@arthurrsaker8893 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly simple, simply brilliant, and importantly, easily applicable to everyday DIY situations. I nearly like it. And when A R Saker says that, it means it must be more than merely good, it's ace. Great stuff buddy, keep em coming.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@literyAZ09 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips, thank you very much 😍

@gillianbc 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute gold. One of your best videos yet. Keep them coming.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@bartoncessna1 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe this. I've just watched a video about tape measures, and thoroughly enjoyed it! Stuart, you're a genius!!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@gordi40 2 жыл бұрын

Great as usual. just off to measure my hand

@wairarapahandyman 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done all these tips for my entire career, put never realised I did until I saw this. I must have been taught them in my early years and they’ve become a natural action. So cool to be reminded why we do what we do. Top tips and very well presented.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@TomCornell1 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I hear your intro jingle it just makes me smile!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Me too - and I hear it quite a lot!

@buonafortuna8928 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart. All great stuff but I have the same feeling I had when I saw a video of a guy showing how to put together a set of 58 webbing.

@awantamta 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. Some great tips from an engineer.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@timmcgill284 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Really added value to my DIY. Thank you Stuart.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@JohnHavord 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips. Thanks for sharing.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ianoliver3879 2 жыл бұрын

By heck. Great stuff. As ever. Thank you from Singapore.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I used to live in Singapore - ECP!

@popperwellb6634 2 жыл бұрын

Love the last tip. I can honestly say I have never come across that one before! 👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to bring you something new

@nazimmamodbhai8008 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I seen your DIY videos and it’s awesome .

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@felixreali7101 2 жыл бұрын

so so so handy. thanks again for sharing.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@barrywall3333 2 жыл бұрын

That last tip 👍🏻I'll be using that!!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@paulp96275 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart great tips will be using one tape per job in future 👍👨🏻‍🏭

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@michaelplays2449 2 жыл бұрын

Great video , thanks

@jimlad01 2 жыл бұрын

Clear, concise and well demonstrated without music. Measuring internal spaces with a couple of sticks taped together also a good method as no need to creep up with the cut. 'Story sticks' in general really useful, but covered elsewhere. Hultafors Talmeter is the one tape measure that stands apart from the others - for me at least. Thanks Stuart.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@normancoutts 2 жыл бұрын

Very entertaining and helpful. Your channel’s success is very well deserved.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@dhewitt2514 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips, thank you 👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@DineshPatel-lq9cb 2 жыл бұрын

Great learning tips always learning from you thank you 🙏

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@karamathussain406 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Really appreciate it. The hand measure theme we use also as Asians. We callnit a GEET. the rest of the tips were useful. Please keep them coming as experience is a valuable source and very much appreciated. Kimd Regards Karamat Hussain

@kelleysimonds5945 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips, i subbed because of it. Thanks.

@rugs108 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@ryanmmale79 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing I’m trying to cut alcove shelves where the walls aren’t even straight and it’s my first project

@colinbleach9390 2 жыл бұрын

Another fab video ... thanks for the superb tips

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem

@grotekleum 2 жыл бұрын

I have 20 degrees C on my tape too. Really useful tips, thanks for sharing them - my favs being the perpendicular ruler tip - I would never have thought of that - and the other I should have thought of being the difference between the saw blade thickness and the tungsten tip. Great stuff.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dan080467 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! An old contractor in the 80's taught me that last one too. A wise 'hand' he was. Brilliant.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Once you know it seems obvious to do

@rickfarmer432 2 жыл бұрын

"and remember till next time... 8 inches" 🤣🤣 👍

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@m4ckm4n59 Жыл бұрын

Learned more again!! top vids

@craigsinclair1560 2 жыл бұрын

Some great tips there Stuart. As a new subscriber I love to watch your videos. Keep the great information and tips coming.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

@andykg73 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips, I showed my missus the last one about measuring with a body part, she still doesn't believe it was 8 inches...😂

@joline2730 2 жыл бұрын

Difficult in B+Q !!!

@raymondtse1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this is really helpful.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@johnstarkie9948 2 жыл бұрын

What you’ve demonstrated is that precision is often more important than accuracy.

@rodgerq 2 жыл бұрын

Im quite sure navy bomb disposal divers use that last tip to inspect ordinance in low/no visibility circumstances. Another good video, the presentation is great!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Really - maybe where my dad got it from

@johnpersonage7220 2 жыл бұрын

Some good tips there Stuart. Despite knowing how to use measures myself and working in engineering for a while, I once managed to measure a shed 10cm longer than the concrete base I'd had laid out in my back garden. Thankfully the shed guys were great and they lopped 10cm off both sides enabling the back wall of the shed to come in and the roof now overhangs a wee bit. I was so embarrassed but we had a good laugh about it.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's easily done

@nigeltoon1848 2 жыл бұрын

Every day’s a school day. Some neat stuff there, thanks.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@alext8828 2 жыл бұрын

Great info.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gerrycallaghan5519 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nigelbarratt9807 2 жыл бұрын

Again, fantastic...

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@johnchincotta1qwdb15 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video

@DjGiluk 2 жыл бұрын

Useful video - thanks. Love the ending lol

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@nicowilson 2 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@baltrade5637 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible info's!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@baltrade5637 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY you're explainations are simple, straight forward and easy to comprehend,thank you!.

@Brooklyn-bn5go 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video Stuart, I would like to add when working with another person, it is important that you compare tapes. I worked in a small custom cabinet shop, we would check our tapes often.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Great point! Sounds strange to some but worth the 30 second to do it

@minnietoby 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@anonimushbosh 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips but when assessing where to cut in relation to the pencil line I'd add another mark because if I can forget anything in the time it'll take to cut it... it'll be which side to cut it.

@riffraff8426 2 жыл бұрын

Measure twice and cut once. With the tape measure as a cabinet maker, I would ensure guys I was training knew how to calibrate the end of the tape for exact internal and external measurements. I enjoyed this video mate.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@paulrafter6715 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 65 years old, and every day I’m realising how much I don’t know 😳 Thanks for the advice and ‘great’ tips from a new subscriber 🇦🇺

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard

@plummetplum 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant

@mattmcguire1577 2 жыл бұрын

Most imperial measurements are based off our bodies. Thumb width ~ 1 inch Hand width ~ 4 inches used to measure horses Foot ~ 1 foot. Also the same distance from your wrist to the inside of your elbow. (Also a cubit) Nose to outstretched end of arm ~ 1 yard. Finger tip to finger tip with arms stretched out to the sides ~ 1 fathom (This is your height too). How far an average man can run flat out or how far a horse can pull a plough before needing to rest ~ furlong. 1000 paces ~ 1 mile. What you can comfortably hold in one hand ~ 1 pound.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Good point - we seem to have lost that understanding

@sereanaduwai8313 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY So true, can still remember the old people measuring things without measuring tapes. Thanks.

@lechiffre5078 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another clear and insightful video. I’m off to measure my hand. 😉

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@ianpegge9967 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stuart Two things I'd add. You mentioned that trimming a board with a plane is awkward. However you can quickly knock up a shooting board to use with your plane which makes it easy and quick. The other is if you don't have an old tape to use on your staff, self adhesive tapes are cheaply available on EBay etc. Thanks for a great channel. Ian

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good points!

@SteifWood 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY Even IKEA has those paper measuring thingis hanging around everywhere. Maybe they are accurate enough??

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@SteifWood Class 3 I would guess!

@monteglover4133 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips TKS I wish the US would catch up with the rest of the world

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I've worked in the industry with lots from the US and all are used to working in metric so I think it's more the homeowners that are sticking to the old system. However, more and more I do hear m/mm being mentioned on US KZfaq videos so maybe gradually happening.

@KenJones1961 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I used to work in an industry where I used grease pencils. Of course, with a wide mark, you can't get an accurate measurement unless you start marking short and "color" up to the measurement. Then a tic on the keep side for which side is the measurement. Same concept as you used on the example with the sharpie, but I use it everywhere. Then it doesn't matter how wide your marker is as you're referencing the edge of the mark.

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Great point!

@rosenbloom100 2 жыл бұрын

A very educational video ,cheers m8

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@coachBux 2 жыл бұрын

as a DIYer i struggle using measuring tapes - esp the ends of the tapes where they become bent - anyhow great vid and tips - esp the last one - Dads genius tips..nothing better! Thanks

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@clemmcguinness1087 2 жыл бұрын

First class thanks

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@jamesaldous3359 2 жыл бұрын

Really useful video

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@dougsaunders8109 2 жыл бұрын

Good set of tips, certainly learnt a few things. The only one I would not do is mark the board in the middle, cosine errors creep in, for me mark on the edge and square across, for really accurate measurements. But each to their own, definitely not only one way of doing things 😁

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

That's fine, but maybe once marked then just check again

@dougsaunders8109 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY measure twice always

@antonyporter5045 2 жыл бұрын

nice video great tips

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@georgeomalley6066 2 жыл бұрын

Old way's the best way 🖖

@hyland1984 2 жыл бұрын

Genius!

@ProperDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ch2o2 2 жыл бұрын

Well, the span between my thumb and forefinger varies by at least 10-15% depending on my mood and the stress I feel at work so I'll probably still have to fall back on a stress-free yardstick, I guess .) anyway, always getting pretty good tips in your videos - thx