A system for cutting narrow workpieces having a track that extends a width between a cutting edge and a non-cutting edge. One or more measuring bodies are connected to a slot adjacent the non-cutting edge that include a measuring bar that extends forward from the front side of the measuring body and under the track as well as extends rearward from the rear side of the measuring body. The measuring bar slides within the measuring body to accommodate the desired workpiece thickness. The measuring bar includes measuring indicia and a measuring member that facilitates measurement of workpiece thickness. Measuring body includes a locking member that locks the measuring bar at a desired thickness. Measuring member may be adjusted to calibrate the measuring member to the track and saw using a locking member. Measuring body also includes a support leg and associated locking mechanism that levels the measuring body.

A tape dispenser that includes a gripper pad and a tape reel. The tape reel includes a spool around which a tape is wound. The spool is enclosed in a housing that includes an opening through which a free end of the tape is allowed to pass through. The free end of the tape includes a fastener such as a hook. The housing also includes a tape lock and a roller handle. The gripper pad includes at least one suction pad, receiving means for a stake, or both. The tape reel and the gripper pad each include receiving means for a connecting means. The connecting means is a wedge connector, a magnetic connector, or the like, and combinations thereof. The tape reel is allowed to freely rotate while the gripper pad remains affixed onto a surface such as a floor, a lawn or a turf.

Systems and methods for manufacturing, implanting and using a magnetic tape measure mount to secure a tape measure or other related instrument magnetically to a user, to a user's belt, or work belt.

Disclosed is a belt holder for a tape measure, including: a holder body configured to be mounted on the belt; a rotary mount rotatably coupled to a front surface of the holder body; a locking bracket provided at the holder body or the rotary mount; and a restoring spring elastically supporting the locking bracket in one direction.

A method of packaging a measuring tape device such that an internal feature of the measuring tape device is exposed may include supporting a housing of the measuring tape device on a base portion of an internal feature exposing holder, and proximate to a backing portion of the internal feature exposing holder, extending a portion of a blade of the measuring tape device from the housing to engage a hook capturing edge of an extension portion, and retaining the housing with the base portion and the backing portion such that a portion of the blade remains exposed.

A tape measure holder comprises a C-shaped clip having an adhesive disposed upon at least one interior face of the clip configured to removably secure a length of measuring tape upon the exterior surface of an object to be measured.

A tool case includes a pocket for holding a tool. The pocket is defined by a shell, a first interconnecting piece and a second interconnecting piece. The shell includes a flat bottom and a first and second side that extend upwards from opposite sides of the flat bottom. The shell also includes a closable rear access opening. The first interconnecting piece connects a first side of the shell with a second side of the shell at a top of the shell. The second interconnecting piece connects the first side of the shell with the second side of the shell at a front of the shell. A fastener is configured to releasably couple the first side and the second side at the closable rear opening, in a manner that reduces twisting of the case when dangling from a tether.

A tape measure carrying assembly for storing a tape measure includes a strap that is folded over onto itself such that the strap forms a closed loop for receiving a belt worn on a user's pants. Moreover, the strap is stitched to itself to define a first portion of the closed loop and a second portion of the closed loop. The first portion receives the belt on the user's pants. A ring is suspended from the second portion of the closed loop defined by the strap. Additionally, the ring can engage a clip on a tape measure for storing the tape measure.

The present invention is a waterproof housing system for use with an existing tape measure housing including a sleeve, a pair of congruent bands integral with the sleeve and a watertight tape slot formed in the sleeve.

Systems and methods for manufacturing, implanting and using a magnetic tape measure mount to secure a tape measure or other related instrument magnetically to a user, to a user's belt, or work belt.