13
Dec
Diamond Mark On Tape Measure. The black diamonds provide a visual cue to help you work faster. If you decide to use 16-inch-on center spacing youll end up with six framing members for every 8 feet. The first black diamond is at 192 and after that black diamonds appear at 384 576 768 and 96 or 8-feet. Span tables for these lumber products provide ratings for spacing of 12in 16in 19-316in and 24in.
2932018 Segment from WebTogether a live webcastWATCH the full clip. It was put on the tape measure originally to designate the on-center position of residential roof trusses. As well as the 16. The black diamonds on the tape measure represent that spacing. In the unlikely event that someone notices them at all they wont seem to have any rhyme or reason being at 19-316 around 38-1332 then 57-1932 and so on. The first black diamond is at 192 and after that black diamonds appear at 384 576 768 and 96 or 8-feet.
They provide a quick visual for the tape user and speed up the measuring process.
Several wood product manufacturers offer Engineered Lumber as a substitute for conventional lumber. The first black diamond is at 192 and after that black diamonds appear at 384 576 768 and 96 or 8-feet. 1612017 Starting at the 192-inch mark the black diamond helps you find the center of the first stud. Many people wonder about the mystical small black diamond markings or black triangles found at 19 and 38 intervals on the tape measure. The black diamonds which appear every 19 316 on metal tape measures are for spacing I-beam timbers. 1122017 It stands to reason those who make money for building will need tape measures that are a little more in depth than those of us who just get them out to check.