DIY PERSONALIZED TAPE MEASURE

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This personalized measuring tape is the perfect gift for dad! Laser engrave your own design, saying or name for a custom gift idea he'll love!

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Grab some plywood, your diode laser, some double sided adhesive tape, and a tape measure.

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Measure the tape measure, no seriously. The Pittsburgh tape measure has the perfect circumference for this project.

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Create the laser design like these.

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Test out different materials like leather and MDF.

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After I chose the leather, I cut and engrave the personalizations.

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Assemble the personalized tape measure with the adhesive backing.

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Gift your tape measure to the handy dad in your life.

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Download the SVG files!!

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