Tape Measure
Also known as
Measuring Tape, Retractable Tape, Steel Tape, Tape
Used for
Measuring distances on stage — trim heights, sightline distances, speaker hang points, grid heights, and show-critical positioning. Always carry one; arguing about distances without a tape is a production tradition nobody enjoys.
Trade note
The spring-return steel tape was patented in 1868. The curved cross-section of the blade is what makes it rigid when extended. The tang (hook) at the end is intentionally loose by exactly its own thickness so inside and outside measurements are both accurate.
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Tape Measure is used for measuring distances on stage — trim heights, sightline distances, speaker hang points, grid heights, and show-critical positioning. Always carry one; arguing about distances without a tape is a production tradition nobody enjoys. It is also known as Measuring Tape, Retractable Tape, Steel Tape, Tape. Trade note: The spring-return steel tape was patented in 1868. The curved cross-section of the blade is what makes it rigid when extended. The tang (hook) at the end is intentionally loose by exactly its own thickness so inside and outside measurements are both accurate.
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