The Best Tape Measure Reviews by Wirecutter
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The Best Tape Measure Reviews by Wirecutter
We spent 45 hours researching, dropping, extending, and scrubbing the blades of 17 tape measures with 60-grit sandpaper. Read on to see what we recommend.
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