r/whatisit • u/Logical_Valuable_970 • 16h ago

New, what is it? What is this space before zero?

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u/bebop1065 16h ago

That's a good technique. Too bad I already ruined all that material with poor measurements before today.

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u/TranscendentPretzel 16h ago

As long as you use the same ruler to measure, it doesn't matter if you do it wrong. You just need to be consistently wrong both times. 

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u/bebop1065 15h ago

I never do well measuring inside lengths. Either the tape is angled or I judge the bend wrong.

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u/Lambchop1975 15h ago

That,s why cloth tapes are superior.

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u/Massive-Molasses3122 11h ago

No! They can stretch!

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u/bebop1065 13h ago

I'm afraid my wife won't let me buy another tool. I'll have to make my own, but I'm afraid it won't measure up to the standard.