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ProBlade Tape Measure

f you think of a “sexy tool,” a tape measure probably is one of the last things that you’d consider. But at the very least, most of us probably. It’s a great size for in the shop when I’m working with project parts. However, when I’m out running my sawmill or searching for the right piece of lumber, I need something a little more robust. The ProBlade tape measure from (shown here) has become my favorite tape measure to carry around.

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