![Why do some measuring tapes have inches correctly labeled on one side, but all of the numbers are doubled on the other side? (i.e. every inch it counts as 2 inches) : Why do some measuring tapes have inches correctly labeled on one side, but all of the numbers are doubled on the other side? (i.e. every inch it counts as 2 inches) :](https://external-preview.redd.it/XRlzlUvR4FPPawHdlP1CswT07ArPzs0CR70dA2GPq8c.jpg?auto=webp&s=e0f9ab569f0bc5bdc993e60d44f28d1ff7c11719)
Why do some measuring tapes have inches correctly labeled on one side, but all of the numbers are doubled on the other side? (i.e. every inch it counts as 2 inches) :
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Trying a milwaukee tape measure compared to my old fat max. I really like the features over the newer fat max. Longer upward hook that goes above the magnet so you dont
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