Attachment for tape measure that can receive an elongated member such as molding

An assistance tool for measuring a length of an elongated work piece having a beveled cut end with a measuring tape having a zero-point end, the assistance tool comprising:

• a first receiver having a receiver length defining a longitudinal direction, the first receiver being configured to selectively receive the beveled cut end of the elongated work piece with the length of the elongated work piece extending in the longitudinal direction, the first receiver including a first interior stop arranged to abut an acute point of the beveled cut end, the first receiver further including a first location configured to receive the zero-point end;
• a second receiver configured to selectively receive the beveled cut end of the elongated work piece, the second receiver including a second interior stop arranged to abut the acute point;
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• a longitudinally adjustable hinge connecting the first receiver and the second receiver, the longitudinally adjustable hinge being configured to adjust a longitudinal position of the second receiver relative to the first receiver.

A miter measurement apparatus for measuring a length of a work piece having a beveled cut end with a measuring tape having a zero-point end and an intermediate portion, the miter measuring apparatus comprising:

• a first body including a first receptacle having a receptacle length defining a lengthwise direction, the first receptacle including a first interior stop;
• a second body including a second receptacle having a second interior stop offset by an offset distance in the lengthwise direction from the first interior stop;
• a tape channel defined between the first body and the second body, the tape channel configured to receive the intermediate portion, the tape channel including a zero-point location configured to receive the zero-point end;
• a longitudinally adjustable hinge connecting the first body and the second body, the hinge permitting pivotal movement of the first body relative to the second body between an open position wherein the intermediate portion of the measuring tape can be placed in the tape channel, and a closed position wherein the intermediate portion of the measuring tape is clamped in the tape channel;
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• a latch configured to latch attach the first body to the second body in the closed position.